Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.7%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Mordekaiservs Locke

AFighterMage
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Mordekaiser wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Locke based on 24 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup.

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Mordekaiser Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Mordekaiser performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Mordekaiser - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
58.3% WR
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Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup - 41.7% win rate
Locke
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Locke Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 24
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
4.2
CS / min
4.3
790
DMG / min
842
12,692
Gold / game
12,927
358
Heal / min
391
1,358
DMG Mitigated / min
726
0.5
CC / min
0.5
22.2%
Early Game WR
77.8%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Mordekaiser vs Locke Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Locke's 41.7%, giving Mordekaiser a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 599 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Mordekaiser vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown

Locke wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

Locke is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.2Mordekaiser
4.3Locke
Mordekaiser and Locke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
790Mordekaiser
842Locke
Locke deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Mordekaiser. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mordekaiser choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Locke's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,692Mordekaiser
12,927Locke
Mordekaiser and Locke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 236 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Mordekaiser
0.5Locke
Both Mordekaiser and Locke provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,716Mordekaiser
1,117Locke
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 599 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Locke

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Locke are Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Locke
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser22.2%
Locke early game win rateLocke77.8%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser80.0%
Locke late game win rateLocke20.0%

Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Locke must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Locke

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs LockePrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs LockeTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs LockeLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs LockeLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Locke
Inspiration rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs LockeInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Mordekaiser rune vs LockeMagical Footwear - best Mordekaiser rune vs Locke
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Mordekaiser to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Mordekaiser's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Mordekaiser matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.05%775.892211,50651.7%45.8%
50.82%615.698211,66256.7%45.2%
59.02%615.781711,04973.1%48.6%
50.85%596.075312,26244.4%56.3%
36.96%465.776710,58434.8%39.1%
56.82%445.895411,87164.7%51.9%
47.73%446.21,18011,52853.3%44.8%
54.76%425.778210,14047.8%63.2%
61.90%426.490610,75763.6%60.0%
52.78%365.698211,06847.4%58.8%
58.82%346.691910,34163.2%53.3%
42.42%335.981611,02937.5%47.1%
30.30%335.66919,68416.7%46.7%
74.19%316.677412,12078.6%70.6%
46.67%306.092311,21561.5%35.3%
57.14%286.093212,15960.0%55.6%
42.86%285.786010,84050.0%37.5%
48.15%276.388611,41545.5%50.0%
51.85%276.21,04612,42460.0%47.1%
46.15%265.073810,32741.7%50.0%
56.00%256.184911,23681.8%35.7%
52.00%255.494410,52061.5%41.7%
54.17%246.287312,96037.5%62.5%
58.33%244.777811,09250.0%64.3%
45.83%246.11,04811,01145.5%46.1%
58.33%244.279012,69222.2%80.0%
52.17%236.180710,36654.5%50.0%
45.00%206.378212,36533.3%54.5%
40.00%205.46839,42722.2%54.5%
73.68%195.21,01211,58077.8%70.0%
27.78%185.61,11812,76425.0%30.0%
44.44%184.683811,30314.3%63.6%
44.44%185.883912,91616.7%58.3%
58.82%175.893212,24871.4%50.0%
50.00%146.892612,763100.0%30.0%
35.71%145.988511,77160.0%22.2%
46.15%135.063210,98366.7%40.0%
53.85%135.48919,56642.9%66.7%
53.85%136.396611,10957.1%50.0%
41.67%126.359011,16650.0%33.3%
50.00%125.591712,58560.0%42.9%
66.67%122.574612,315100.0%50.0%
63.64%116.179212,68075.0%57.1%
72.73%116.383312,84750.0%85.7%
81.82%115.972412,39383.3%80.0%
20.00%106.47198,75614.3%33.3%
50.00%105.564513,4540.0%62.5%
55.56%93.11,03016,23850.0%57.1%
44.44%91.068512,44116.7%100.0%
66.67%96.563514,607100.0%62.5%
66.67%94.673211,107100.0%40.0%
75.00%85.81,06813,00066.7%80.0%
62.50%80.773111,77866.7%50.0%
25.00%82.37009,30820.0%33.3%
50.00%86.574510,64566.7%40.0%
57.14%75.985713,130100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.284411,85650.0%66.7%
28.57%71.765410,73633.3%25.0%
28.57%75.879812,05566.7%0.0%
42.86%76.373011,9540.0%60.0%
57.14%71.472813,53833.3%75.0%
42.86%72.05648,49725.0%66.7%
66.67%65.31,10313,42150.0%75.0%
33.33%63.354712,766100.0%20.0%
66.67%60.984112,58975.0%50.0%
80.00%54.27848,96850.0%100.0%
60.00%53.35319,83660.0%0.0%
20.00%54.799913,42650.0%0.0%
80.00%53.776910,94466.7%100.0%
80.00%54.87429,743100.0%75.0%
100.00%52.084912,458100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.88169,82166.7%50.0%
40.00%54.55126,43925.0%100.0%

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Mordekaiser vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Locke in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Locke's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Mordekaiser do against Locke in the early game?

In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Locke in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Locke with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Locke?

The best Mordekaiser build against Locke includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Mordekaiser runes against Locke?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Locke?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 58.3% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Locke?

When playing Mordekaiser against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Locke. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.