Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Mordekaiservs Sylas

BFighterMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sylas wins with a 73.9% win rate (+47.8%) over Mordekaiser based on 23 games. Sylas holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Sylas 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 - 26.1% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
26.1% WR
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Sylas vs Mordekaiser matchup - 73.9% win rate
Sylas
73.9% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 23
26.1%
Win Rate
73.9%
3.9
CS / min
3.6
834
DMG / min
996
10,959
Gold / game
12,088
357
Heal / min
520
1,293
DMG Mitigated / min
913
0.4
CC / min
1.0
16.7%
Early Game WR
83.3%
36.4%
Late Game WR
63.6%

Mordekaiser vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 73.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 26.1%, giving Sylas a 47.8 percentage point advantage. Sylas dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mordekaiser players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.9Mordekaiser
3.6Sylas
Mordekaiser edges out Sylas by 0.4 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
834Mordekaiser
996Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 163 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 Sylas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,959Mordekaiser
12,088Sylas
Sylas generates a commanding 1,129 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Sylas consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Mordekaiser
1.0Sylas
Sylas provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,650Mordekaiser
1,433Sylas
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 217 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Sylas

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Sylas are Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser16.7%
Sylas early game win rateSylas83.3%
Late Game
Sylas
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser36.4%
Sylas late game win rateSylas63.6%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Sylas holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Mordekaiser players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs SylasTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs SylasLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs SylasLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Mordekaiser rune vs SylasTranscendence - best Mordekaiser rune vs Sylas
42.9% WR

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


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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup with a 73.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 26.1%, a 47.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 73.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 47.8 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Sylas?

The best Mordekaiser build against Sylas includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Spirit Visage with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Sylas?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Sylas use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Sylas?

No, Mordekaiser struggles against Sylas with only a 26.1% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Sylas?

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