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

Mordekaiservs Pantheon

CFighterMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.1%) over Pantheon based on 98 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Pantheon scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon 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 - 53.1% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
53.1% WR
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Pantheon vs Mordekaiser matchup - 46.9% win rate
Pantheon
46.9% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 98
53.1%
Win Rate
46.9%
5.5
CS / min
5.1
778
DMG / min
824
11,229
Gold / game
10,670
318
Heal / min
188
1,309
DMG Mitigated / min
769
0.5
CC / min
0.9
58.5%
Early Game WR
41.5%
49.1%
Late Game WR
50.9%

Mordekaiser vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Pantheon's 46.9%, giving Mordekaiser a 6.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Pantheon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Pantheon reaches their power spikes, while Pantheon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Pantheon leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Mordekaiser
5.1Pantheon
Mordekaiser edges out Pantheon 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
778Mordekaiser
824Pantheon
Pantheon deals 46 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 Pantheon's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,229Mordekaiser
10,670Pantheon
Mordekaiser earns 559 more gold per game than Pantheon, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Mordekaiser slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Mordekaiser
0.9Pantheon
Pantheon provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Pantheon coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,627Mordekaiser
956Pantheon
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Pantheon, healing and mitigating 670 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pantheon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pantheon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Pantheon

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Pantheon are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Thornmail. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
58.5%
+17.1% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser58.5%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon41.5%
Late Game
Pantheon
50.9%
+1.8% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser49.1%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon50.9%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.5% win rate — a 17.1 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser 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 Pantheon at 50.9% win rate — only 1.8 points ahead of Mordekaiser. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs PantheonTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs PantheonLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs PantheonLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Pantheon
Sorcery rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs PantheonSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Mordekaiser rune vs PantheonTranscendence - best Mordekaiser rune vs Pantheon
80.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Mordekaiser to press their advantage against Pantheon, 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 Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Pantheon in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Pantheon's 46.9%, a 6.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Pantheon with a 58.5% win rate versus 41.5%. 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 Pantheon in the late game?

In the late game, Pantheon takes over the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to 49.1%. Pantheon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.1 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Pantheon?

The best Mordekaiser build against Pantheon includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Pantheon?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Pantheon use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Pantheon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Pantheon?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 53.1% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Pantheon?

When playing Mordekaiser against Pantheon, 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.