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

Mordekaiservs Naafiri

AFighterMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 60.9% win rate (+21.7%) over Mordekaiser based on 23 games. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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
Naafiri - 39.1% win rateNaafiri(39.1%)
Mordekaiser - 39.1% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
39.1% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Mordekaiser matchup - 60.9% win rate
Naafiri
60.9% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 23
39.1%
Win Rate
60.9%
4.5
CS / min
4.9
752
DMG / min
840
13,598
Gold / game
14,016
408
Heal / min
293
1,603
DMG Mitigated / min
716
0.4
CC / min
0.1
22.2%
Early Game WR
77.8%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Mordekaiser vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 60.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 39.1%, giving Naafiri a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri 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 crowd control, where Mordekaiser leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.5Mordekaiser
4.9Naafiri
Naafiri edges out Mordekaiser by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Naafiri.
Damage
752Mordekaiser
840Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 88 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,598Mordekaiser
14,016Naafiri
Naafiri earns 418 more gold per game than Mordekaiser, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Naafiri slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Mordekaiser
0.1Naafiri
Both Mordekaiser and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,011Mordekaiser
1,009Naafiri
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 1,002 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Naafiri

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Naafiri are Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser22.2%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri77.8%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri50.0%

Naafiri 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 Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Mordekaiser at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Naafiri. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Naafiri has the edge early, but Mordekaiser 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 Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs NaafiriLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs NaafiriLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Naafiri
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs NaafiriResolve
Bone Plating - best Mordekaiser rune vs NaafiriRevitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs Naafiri
62.5% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Mordekaiser the best tools to compete against Naafiri 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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 39.1%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Mordekaiser do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

How does Mordekaiser do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Naafiri?

The best Mordekaiser build against Naafiri includes Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Naafiri?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Naafiri use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Naafiri?

No, Mordekaiser struggles against Naafiri with only a 39.1% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Naafiri?

When playing Mordekaiser against Naafiri, play cautiously and avoid Naafiri's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Naafiri in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.