Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Mordekaiservs Nidalee

CFighterMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nidalee based on 9 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Nidalee scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee 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.

Compare against an opponent
Mordekaiser - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
55.6% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Mordekaiser matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nidalee
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
2.7
CS / min
2.3
901
DMG / min
556
11,585
Gold / game
9,739
480
Heal / min
531
1,274
DMG Mitigated / min
1,030
0.6
CC / min
0.1
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Mordekaiser vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, giving Mordekaiser a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Nidalee outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Nidalee reaches their power spikes, while Nidalee should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mordekaiser leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.7Mordekaiser
2.3Nidalee
Mordekaiser edges out Nidalee 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 Mordekaiser.
Damage
901Mordekaiser
556Nidalee
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Nidalee by 345 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee 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
11,585Mordekaiser
9,739Nidalee
Mordekaiser generates a commanding 1,847 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Mordekaiser consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Mordekaiser
0.1Nidalee
Mordekaiser provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Mordekaiser coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,754Mordekaiser
1,561Nidalee
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 193 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Nidalee

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Nidalee are Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail and Spirit Visage. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser80.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee20.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser25.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee75.0%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mordekaiser must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nidalee reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nidalee 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 Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs NidaleeLegend: Bloodline - best Mordekaiser rune vs NidaleeLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Nidalee
Inspiration rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Mordekaiser rune vs NidaleeCosmic Insight - best Mordekaiser rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

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


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.94%2835.974711,84353.0%51.2%
48.54%2746.289012,14753.9%44.6%
46.62%2665.889311,50043.8%48.7%
52.47%2636.391112,16050.0%54.4%
48.10%2375.684111,33839.2%54.3%
49.76%2096.083611,40042.4%54.8%
56.68%1876.21,21411,90757.1%56.3%
47.67%1725.678911,72050.0%46.1%
57.65%1705.796911,80461.3%54.7%
52.07%1695.678611,35749.3%53.9%
42.24%1616.01,04111,87745.2%40.4%
49.35%1545.588611,45550.0%48.9%
44.83%1455.988210,90044.1%45.4%
47.14%1406.11,08511,68546.8%47.4%
44.27%1315.682612,07940.0%46.5%
53.08%1306.21,01411,87859.7%47.1%
55.91%1276.196612,45564.6%50.6%
40.65%1235.986211,00136.2%44.6%
50.42%1195.789210,98958.2%43.8%
48.70%1156.078711,91350.0%48.0%
53.91%1155.81,04012,11159.0%51.3%
58.88%1075.71,16012,37569.4%53.5%
46.60%1036.280212,46750.0%44.4%
51.49%1016.181811,49051.9%51.0%
53.06%985.577811,22958.5%49.1%
48.96%965.266810,41536.6%58.2%
54.44%905.767111,30056.4%52.9%
48.86%886.278710,40451.0%46.0%
53.49%865.885812,01752.8%54.0%
53.57%843.988111,28948.6%57.5%
55.95%845.782011,57957.9%54.4%
51.81%835.880511,63851.4%52.1%
54.88%825.992111,25851.4%57.8%
53.75%805.772811,34543.8%60.4%
48.68%766.382211,42052.9%45.2%
44.59%745.992912,34146.9%42.9%
43.84%735.292611,79038.7%47.6%
55.56%725.694511,37072.7%41.0%
58.82%685.581511,29456.3%61.1%
56.45%625.986912,05566.7%48.6%
45.76%596.085011,53856.0%38.2%
41.51%533.373512,23445.8%37.9%
55.32%476.286211,83355.0%55.6%
53.49%435.964511,22961.1%48.0%
50.00%423.378011,97947.6%52.4%
47.62%425.382310,81447.4%47.8%
63.41%415.477412,96860.0%65.4%
58.54%415.786412,27971.4%51.9%
47.50%405.674411,08633.3%56.0%
52.50%402.585012,51345.0%60.0%
25.00%406.072411,63923.5%26.1%
35.90%396.097810,36233.3%38.9%
60.00%353.290511,98964.7%55.6%
50.00%325.580610,53940.0%58.8%
45.16%315.878610,73653.9%38.9%
42.86%281.881811,14240.0%46.1%
59.26%271.473513,24175.0%52.6%
51.85%275.690211,80950.0%52.6%
44.44%273.678911,34523.1%64.3%
53.85%261.660010,24755.6%50.0%
40.00%255.796710,72646.1%33.3%
45.83%246.283110,84753.9%36.4%
26.09%233.983410,95916.7%36.4%
50.00%223.183612,95557.1%46.7%
59.09%223.769110,47470.0%50.0%
59.09%222.876912,33055.6%61.5%
35.00%205.260810,70633.3%36.4%
60.00%202.777911,61054.5%66.7%
31.58%195.070210,70150.0%18.2%
42.11%192.383513,27920.0%50.0%
63.16%191.687913,75666.7%61.5%
44.44%181.383812,33050.0%41.7%
55.56%185.880910,33350.0%60.0%
52.94%172.368310,32944.4%62.5%
47.06%174.584112,28633.3%54.5%
25.00%163.478811,48737.5%12.5%
40.00%154.988813,790100.0%30.8%
57.14%145.976112,35525.0%70.0%
71.43%144.791111,63783.3%62.5%
64.29%143.693511,81366.7%62.5%
69.23%134.499612,086100.0%60.0%
38.46%136.074211,09714.3%66.7%
61.54%136.184911,748100.0%37.5%
69.23%131.392713,82580.0%62.5%
58.33%126.079512,70866.7%50.0%
25.00%126.167411,06720.0%28.6%
45.45%115.976812,02462.5%0.0%
18.18%114.37409,96812.5%33.3%
36.36%112.470112,5070.0%66.7%
30.00%101.378413,3340.0%60.0%
50.00%104.55469,39850.0%50.0%
50.00%101.783913,87950.0%50.0%
50.00%105.975014,5520.0%50.0%
60.00%101.774114,15425.0%83.3%
70.00%101.575211,32475.0%66.7%
70.00%105.580313,46080.0%60.0%
55.56%92.790111,58580.0%25.0%
88.89%96.281111,33880.0%100.0%
33.33%93.461011,1220.0%60.0%
33.33%95.872913,08950.0%28.6%
44.44%96.796311,72440.0%50.0%
66.67%90.869612,23150.0%100.0%
33.33%96.388913,67766.7%16.7%
25.00%83.17279,95666.7%0.0%
37.50%83.54787,71233.3%50.0%
62.50%86.96729,14266.7%50.0%
50.00%86.01,16713,07650.0%50.0%
57.14%76.065011,41533.3%75.0%
57.14%75.389312,900100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.489012,64750.0%80.0%
42.86%71.767610,2330.0%75.0%
57.14%74.564310,95866.7%50.0%
28.57%73.452910,3070.0%40.0%
42.86%71.490812,8310.0%50.0%
42.86%76.164910,08433.3%50.0%
85.71%74.668112,16775.0%100.0%
33.33%65.079811,59233.3%33.3%
50.00%63.361711,29266.7%33.3%
83.33%63.164613,130100.0%80.0%
16.67%64.86177,8790.0%50.0%
66.67%66.683912,62766.7%66.7%
40.00%55.871610,41350.0%33.3%
80.00%55.65709,04666.7%100.0%
40.00%52.792111,24266.7%0.0%
40.00%53.36989,13050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.774512,3110.0%33.3%
80.00%55.888613,097100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.970710,53250.0%0.0%

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Mordekaiser vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Nidalee with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Nidalee matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Nidalee?

The best Mordekaiser build against Nidalee includes Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Nidalee?

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

Does Mordekaiser counter Nidalee?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 55.6% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Nidalee?

When playing Mordekaiser against Nidalee, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.