Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.0%
Pick Rate
6.6%

Mordekaiservs Tahm Kench

SFighterMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Tahm Kench wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.9%) over Mordekaiser based on 89 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Tahm Kench scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench 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 - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
46.1% WR
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Tahm Kench vs Mordekaiser matchup - 53.9% win rate
Tahm Kench
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 89
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
5.9
CS / min
4.9
1,160
DMG / min
842
11,897
Gold / game
10,444
427
Heal / min
547
1,503
DMG Mitigated / min
1,720
0.7
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
44.1%
Late Game WR
55.9%

Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 89 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.1%, giving Tahm Kench a 7.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Tahm Kench outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Tahm Kench reaches their power spikes, while Tahm Kench should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Tahm Kench leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Tahm Kench in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Mordekaiser
4.9Tahm Kench
Mordekaiser significantly out-farms Tahm Kench by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mordekaiser a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Tahm Kench players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,160Mordekaiser
842Tahm Kench
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 318 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tahm Kench 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
11,897Mordekaiser
10,444Tahm Kench
Mordekaiser generates a commanding 1,454 more gold per game than Tahm Kench. This substantial economic advantage means Mordekaiser consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Tahm Kench should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Mordekaiser
1.6Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Mordekaiser, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Tahm Kench 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
1,930Mordekaiser
2,267Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Mordekaiser, healing and mitigating 337 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Mordekaiser is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Mordekaiser, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Tahm Kench

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Tahm Kench 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 achieves a solid 52.2% win rate across 23 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Tahm Kench. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench50.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
55.9%
+11.9% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser44.1%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench55.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Mordekaiser and Tahm Kench, 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.

Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.9% win rate — 11.9 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Tahm Kench, 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 Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs Tahm KenchTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs Tahm KenchLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs Tahm KenchLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Tahm Kench
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs Tahm KenchResolve
Bone Plating - best Mordekaiser rune vs Tahm KenchRevitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs Tahm Kench
43.2% WR

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


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.69%3126.396412,35757.9%57.6%
54.55%3085.898111,94353.9%54.9%
54.08%2335.788711,29755.0%53.4%
56.31%2066.190811,76561.2%52.9%
52.08%1926.086011,44347.1%56.1%
53.51%1855.687811,55253.3%53.6%
55.49%1826.197711,84257.8%54.0%
50.00%1745.979811,83953.9%47.7%
52.66%1695.898511,76054.3%51.5%
60.38%1595.487412,51563.3%59.1%
51.63%1536.01,25411,65650.0%52.6%
46.10%1415.785710,51444.4%47.4%
54.68%1395.81,02411,28261.4%50.0%
48.89%1356.182811,28852.5%46.0%
50.76%1325.883811,57654.5%48.0%
56.92%1305.91,12312,42557.8%56.5%
60.47%1295.793311,74459.2%61.3%
53.45%1166.085411,95260.0%49.3%
49.55%1116.21,01711,66161.9%42.0%
55.24%1056.21,06412,58962.9%51.4%
57.00%1006.085611,66553.3%60.0%
43.16%954.685511,91440.0%45.0%
50.53%955.886711,33752.9%49.2%
48.94%946.485212,50348.5%49.2%
49.46%936.01,16711,62164.1%38.9%
46.07%895.91,16011,89750.0%44.1%
51.14%885.686412,04850.0%51.9%
48.28%875.867711,95140.6%52.7%
55.17%876.282112,93254.5%55.4%
48.19%835.467610,53645.5%50.0%
58.02%815.895212,04471.4%47.8%
55.13%786.185710,86559.0%51.3%
42.11%765.482610,87633.3%47.8%
61.33%755.91,02611,90353.6%66.0%
58.57%706.281611,63463.3%55.0%
48.48%666.698912,53827.3%59.1%
54.55%666.083710,84862.1%48.6%
53.03%666.093011,51158.6%48.6%
58.46%652.587012,15881.8%46.5%
52.54%596.086811,34654.2%51.4%
62.75%516.093511,10671.4%52.2%
57.14%494.985912,92264.7%53.1%
54.35%466.378012,04254.5%54.2%
52.27%445.887212,34362.5%46.4%
57.14%424.399812,23750.0%61.5%
64.29%426.393311,79776.2%52.4%
58.54%416.093810,65973.7%45.5%
54.05%373.177211,44872.2%36.8%
48.57%353.583810,97244.4%52.9%
64.71%345.680812,25353.9%71.4%
60.61%331.681111,64450.0%70.6%
50.00%322.476611,09453.3%47.1%
55.17%295.696311,70854.5%55.6%
44.83%296.391811,59250.0%40.0%
60.71%281.778614,58775.0%55.0%
46.43%285.764310,98250.0%44.4%
62.96%274.874611,52750.0%70.6%
44.00%253.081112,88144.4%43.8%
56.00%251.877512,68366.7%50.0%
60.87%233.469710,38050.0%72.7%
47.83%233.181611,77955.6%42.9%
57.89%192.272012,11683.3%46.1%
63.16%194.580412,48066.7%62.5%
57.89%195.870312,60460.0%57.1%
52.63%192.166813,52857.1%50.0%
47.37%195.782211,29162.5%36.4%
72.22%181.784412,36475.0%70.0%
44.44%181.373511,75766.7%33.3%
64.71%172.272213,76875.0%61.5%
52.94%176.381811,12357.1%50.0%
50.00%164.494911,30655.6%42.9%
81.25%165.69328,82390.0%66.7%
60.00%153.387111,93060.0%60.0%
57.14%145.765910,00050.0%66.7%
50.00%145.59029,01937.5%66.7%
35.71%141.186410,65728.6%42.9%
64.29%142.886713,22350.0%70.0%
61.54%133.191012,92150.0%66.7%
53.85%134.58719,61857.1%50.0%
16.67%124.771312,3550.0%18.2%
36.36%114.481611,50425.0%42.9%
36.36%115.482212,27050.0%28.6%
45.45%116.364411,879100.0%25.0%
36.36%115.668311,97150.0%28.6%
50.00%102.480612,39240.0%60.0%
90.00%102.094513,090100.0%85.7%
66.67%94.48809,67457.1%100.0%
44.44%92.81,17013,72550.0%42.9%
66.67%96.387811,66533.3%83.3%
77.78%95.983012,72550.0%85.7%
55.56%96.197513,05775.0%40.0%
44.44%95.171711,39150.0%40.0%
22.22%95.56037,60214.3%50.0%
44.44%91.190114,43950.0%40.0%
77.78%91.966810,21480.0%75.0%
62.50%84.065610,20683.3%0.0%
37.50%83.090214,6570.0%37.5%
62.50%83.01,03412,68950.0%66.7%
25.00%86.076411,84225.0%25.0%
50.00%84.783611,5390.0%57.1%
87.50%84.873911,559100.0%80.0%
87.50%81.083812,85866.7%100.0%
62.50%85.998210,35250.0%75.0%
62.50%84.566911,01566.7%60.0%
42.86%73.77429,123100.0%20.0%
57.14%76.285210,18850.0%66.7%
57.14%74.64888,280100.0%25.0%
85.71%76.380710,16275.0%100.0%
85.71%75.898411,25666.7%100.0%
83.33%65.482912,965100.0%75.0%
100.00%67.078415,3910.0%100.0%
66.67%63.969111,348100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.56929,12166.7%66.7%
80.00%56.356912,563100.0%75.0%
60.00%55.689512,9260.0%100.0%
60.00%51.31,00014,9960.0%60.0%
40.00%53.21,18819,2590.0%40.0%
80.00%56.36598,022100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.473412,0410.0%33.3%
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Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Tahm Kench wins the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.1%, a 7.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 89 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Mordekaiser do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench in the late game?

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to 44.1%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.9 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 89 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Tahm Kench?

The best Mordekaiser build against Tahm Kench includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 52.2% 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 Tahm Kench?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Tahm Kench use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 43.2% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Tahm Kench?

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

How do I play Mordekaiser against Tahm Kench?

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