Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Mordekaiservs Maokai

AFighterMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Mordekaiser based on 13 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Maokai - 46.1% win rateMaokai(46.1%)
Mordekaiser - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
46.1% WR
VS
Maokai vs Mordekaiser matchup - 53.9% win rate
Maokai
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 13
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
5.3
CS / min
4.0
1,012
DMG / min
592
12,148
Gold / game
9,370
389
Heal / min
431
1,335
DMG Mitigated / min
1,188
0.7
CC / min
2.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Mordekaiser vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.1%, giving Maokai a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Maokai reaches their power spikes, while Maokai should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Maokai overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Mordekaiser vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

Mordekaiser is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mordekaiser holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Mordekaiser
4.0Maokai
Mordekaiser significantly out-farms Maokai by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mordekaiser a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,012Mordekaiser
592Maokai
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Maokai by 420 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Maokai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Mordekaiser's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,148Mordekaiser
9,370Maokai
Mordekaiser generates a commanding 2,778 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Mordekaiser consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Maokai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Mordekaiser
2.1Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Mordekaiser, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Maokai far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Mordekaiser should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,723Mordekaiser
1,619Maokai
Mordekaiser heals and mitigates 104 more damage per minute than Maokai, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Mordekaiser to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Maokai.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Maokai

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Maokai 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 Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Late Game
Maokai
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser40.0%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Mordekaiser and Maokai, with Mordekaiser holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Mordekaiser has the edge early, but Maokai gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Maokai

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs MaokaiPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs MaokaiTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs MaokaiLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs MaokaiLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Maokai
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs MaokaiResolve
Revitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs MaokaiDemolish - best Mordekaiser rune vs Maokai
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Mordekaiser the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.91%3786.392212,34657.7%49.0%
54.29%2105.887811,42353.7%54.8%
42.16%2055.796412,05539.0%44.3%
55.10%1475.71,26712,92157.7%53.7%
50.00%1466.082611,76940.9%58.7%
53.38%1336.11,05412,16152.9%53.7%
49.15%1185.978412,87853.7%46.8%
52.63%1146.192612,21953.1%52.3%
59.65%1145.479611,73258.3%60.6%
61.95%1136.089012,18171.4%52.6%
50.00%1126.089911,72252.8%47.5%
53.64%1105.81,03612,07153.9%53.5%
37.38%1075.886111,80636.2%38.3%
56.07%1076.082012,15659.1%54.0%
50.49%1036.51,00612,15447.5%52.4%
52.94%1025.487611,52245.5%61.7%
41.58%1016.31,10812,28832.5%47.5%
41.84%985.690611,93946.8%37.3%
50.00%965.788211,56256.1%45.5%
50.00%866.21,13713,22760.7%44.8%
55.42%836.085512,29250.0%59.6%
55.56%815.91,17812,53164.3%50.9%
55.00%806.185012,32957.1%53.9%
37.18%786.381912,41244.8%32.6%
57.33%756.098411,53558.5%55.9%
60.00%756.280211,84961.1%59.0%
52.70%746.385712,25048.6%56.4%
46.58%735.477011,14255.6%37.8%
58.57%704.283812,53958.8%58.3%
63.24%685.670612,04363.3%63.2%
40.91%665.896312,82626.9%50.0%
46.88%646.782412,12350.0%44.7%
58.06%626.183812,14862.1%54.5%
57.63%595.789112,49348.0%64.7%
52.63%584.590112,52448.1%56.7%
46.55%586.178012,75054.2%41.2%
50.00%543.379312,58246.4%53.9%
45.28%535.886911,08045.5%45.2%
74.00%506.077111,42686.4%64.3%
56.00%506.487912,43464.0%48.0%
52.08%486.21,04712,17131.6%65.5%
46.67%455.385111,86345.5%47.8%
29.55%445.763110,85931.3%28.6%
43.59%391.683313,00435.0%52.6%
44.74%381.472712,76833.3%50.0%
47.37%383.176110,96547.6%47.1%
43.75%322.982112,96238.5%47.4%
61.29%315.590912,99064.3%58.8%
74.19%312.171913,54855.6%81.8%
55.17%296.277712,11157.1%53.3%
51.72%296.074111,65353.9%50.0%
42.31%264.78009,50945.5%40.0%
60.00%256.385412,54555.6%62.5%
52.00%255.695411,29036.4%64.3%
50.00%241.180412,70850.0%50.0%
39.13%234.575213,59822.2%50.0%
60.87%236.183410,72366.7%57.1%
68.18%226.076013,603100.0%56.3%
47.62%212.562611,53062.5%38.5%
55.00%205.987812,34050.0%58.3%
60.00%202.075113,18462.5%58.3%
57.89%195.773111,52442.9%66.7%
68.42%194.286413,62666.7%70.0%
58.82%173.685012,05644.4%75.0%
64.71%173.374912,48071.4%60.0%
70.59%174.61,09113,18687.5%55.6%
41.18%175.274411,08740.0%41.7%
81.25%162.667314,939100.0%75.0%
33.33%155.877812,39133.3%33.3%
50.00%143.796410,17155.6%40.0%
78.57%141.494215,35275.0%80.0%
28.57%145.578410,86125.0%33.3%
35.71%145.772110,67550.0%25.0%
57.14%143.282912,95766.7%50.0%
64.29%141.198113,93742.9%85.7%
76.92%136.289810,36187.5%60.0%
23.08%135.266011,1070.0%37.5%
38.46%135.375610,22037.5%40.0%
46.15%135.31,01212,14850.0%40.0%
58.33%125.780512,39040.0%71.4%
25.00%125.771111,31640.0%14.3%
75.00%122.188912,28283.3%66.7%
58.33%126.278712,22357.1%60.0%
58.33%121.771213,06640.0%71.4%
45.45%116.383911,95725.0%57.1%
50.00%114.85189,82033.3%57.1%
45.45%115.579212,71550.0%44.4%
60.00%111.170813,23885.7%0.0%
30.00%106.079114,4590.0%37.5%
30.00%105.161810,90640.0%20.0%
55.56%92.879813,95633.3%66.7%
55.56%93.091513,54250.0%60.0%
11.11%96.282611,52325.0%0.0%
44.44%94.880311,06740.0%50.0%
77.78%94.365810,99060.0%100.0%
66.67%95.26539,37150.0%100.0%
75.00%81.080610,18683.3%50.0%
37.50%85.989912,5210.0%50.0%
57.14%76.491112,61966.7%50.0%
57.14%72.271211,66850.0%66.7%
16.67%74.36167,5880.0%100.0%
28.57%75.778211,13150.0%20.0%
57.14%70.887010,941100.0%25.0%
42.86%72.494313,53533.3%50.0%
66.67%63.490513,33450.0%75.0%
50.00%63.380412,08133.3%66.7%
33.33%63.35868,03250.0%0.0%
33.33%63.56558,41550.0%0.0%
33.33%60.957511,772100.0%0.0%
33.33%63.075412,51250.0%25.0%
50.00%55.364811,904100.0%33.3%
60.00%54.169813,33750.0%66.7%
40.00%56.665210,85233.3%50.0%
40.00%55.279511,9770.0%66.7%
80.00%53.875712,452100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.095713,15766.7%0.0%
80.00%55.997213,094100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.51,20914,630100.0%33.3%
50.00%54.766611,1430.0%100.0%
20.00%54.054810,06725.0%0.0%
40.00%55.269112,80566.7%0.0%
20.00%50.470210,4920.0%100.0%
20.00%52.466312,45333.3%0.0%
60.00%55.970511,00366.7%50.0%

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Mordekaiser vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Mordekaiser do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Maokai with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Maokai?

The best Mordekaiser build against Maokai 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 Maokai?

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

Does Mordekaiser counter Maokai?

No, Mordekaiser struggles against Maokai with only a 46.1% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Maokai?

When playing Mordekaiser against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Maokai has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.