Mordekaiservs Varus
Mordekaiser vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Mordekaiser wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Varus based on 19 games. Varus 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 Varus 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.
Varus(57.9%)Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Varus Matchup?
Mordekaiser vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Mordekaiser vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Varus's 42.1%, giving Mordekaiser a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus 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 sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 1,038 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Mordekaiser Build Against Varus
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Varus are Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Mordekaiser42.9%Varus57.1%Mordekaiser66.7%Varus33.3%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Varus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser 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 Varus
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Mordekaiser to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.91% | 378 | 6.3 | 922 | 12,346 | 57.7% | 49.0% | |
| 54.29% | 210 | 5.8 | 878 | 11,423 | 53.7% | 54.8% | |
| 42.16% | 205 | 5.7 | 964 | 12,055 | 39.0% | 44.3% | |
| 55.10% | 147 | 5.7 | 1,267 | 12,921 | 57.7% | 53.7% | |
| 50.00% | 146 | 6.0 | 826 | 11,769 | 40.9% | 58.7% | |
| 53.38% | 133 | 6.1 | 1,054 | 12,161 | 52.9% | 53.7% | |
| 49.15% | 118 | 5.9 | 784 | 12,878 | 53.7% | 46.8% | |
| 52.63% | 114 | 6.1 | 926 | 12,219 | 53.1% | 52.3% | |
| 59.65% | 114 | 5.4 | 796 | 11,732 | 58.3% | 60.6% | |
| 61.95% | 113 | 6.0 | 890 | 12,181 | 71.4% | 52.6% | |
| 50.00% | 112 | 6.0 | 899 | 11,722 | 52.8% | 47.5% | |
| 53.64% | 110 | 5.8 | 1,036 | 12,071 | 53.9% | 53.5% | |
| 37.38% | 107 | 5.8 | 861 | 11,806 | 36.2% | 38.3% | |
| 56.07% | 107 | 6.0 | 820 | 12,156 | 59.1% | 54.0% | |
| 50.49% | 103 | 6.5 | 1,006 | 12,154 | 47.5% | 52.4% | |
| 52.94% | 102 | 5.4 | 876 | 11,522 | 45.5% | 61.7% | |
| 41.58% | 101 | 6.3 | 1,108 | 12,288 | 32.5% | 47.5% | |
| 41.84% | 98 | 5.6 | 906 | 11,939 | 46.8% | 37.3% | |
| 50.00% | 96 | 5.7 | 882 | 11,562 | 56.1% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 86 | 6.2 | 1,137 | 13,227 | 60.7% | 44.8% | |
| 55.42% | 83 | 6.0 | 855 | 12,292 | 50.0% | 59.6% | |
| 55.56% | 81 | 5.9 | 1,178 | 12,531 | 64.3% | 50.9% | |
| 55.00% | 80 | 6.1 | 850 | 12,329 | 57.1% | 53.9% | |
| 37.18% | 78 | 6.3 | 819 | 12,412 | 44.8% | 32.6% | |
| 57.33% | 75 | 6.0 | 984 | 11,535 | 58.5% | 55.9% | |
| 60.00% | 75 | 6.2 | 802 | 11,849 | 61.1% | 59.0% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 6.3 | 857 | 12,250 | 48.6% | 56.4% | |
| 46.58% | 73 | 5.4 | 770 | 11,142 | 55.6% | 37.8% | |
| 58.57% | 70 | 4.2 | 838 | 12,539 | 58.8% | 58.3% | |
| 63.24% | 68 | 5.6 | 706 | 12,043 | 63.3% | 63.2% | |
| 40.91% | 66 | 5.8 | 963 | 12,826 | 26.9% | 50.0% | |
| 46.88% | 64 | 6.7 | 824 | 12,123 | 50.0% | 44.7% | |
| 58.06% | 62 | 6.1 | 838 | 12,148 | 62.1% | 54.5% | |
| 57.63% | 59 | 5.7 | 891 | 12,493 | 48.0% | 64.7% | |
| 52.63% | 58 | 4.5 | 901 | 12,524 | 48.1% | 56.7% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 6.1 | 780 | 12,750 | 54.2% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 3.3 | 793 | 12,582 | 46.4% | 53.9% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 5.8 | 869 | 11,080 | 45.5% | 45.2% | |
| 74.00% | 50 | 6.0 | 771 | 11,426 | 86.4% | 64.3% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 879 | 12,434 | 64.0% | 48.0% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.2 | 1,047 | 12,171 | 31.6% | 65.5% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 5.3 | 851 | 11,863 | 45.5% | 47.8% | |
| 29.55% | 44 | 5.7 | 631 | 10,859 | 31.3% | 28.6% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.6 | 833 | 13,004 | 35.0% | 52.6% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.4 | 727 | 12,768 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 3.1 | 761 | 10,965 | 47.6% | 47.1% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 2.9 | 821 | 12,962 | 38.5% | 47.4% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 5.5 | 909 | 12,990 | 64.3% | 58.8% | |
| 74.19% | 31 | 2.1 | 719 | 13,548 | 55.6% | 81.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.2 | 777 | 12,111 | 57.1% | 53.3% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.0 | 741 | 11,653 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 4.7 | 800 | 9,509 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 854 | 12,545 | 55.6% | 62.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.6 | 954 | 11,290 | 36.4% | 64.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.1 | 804 | 12,708 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 4.5 | 752 | 13,598 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.1 | 834 | 10,723 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.0 | 760 | 13,603 | 100.0% | 56.3% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.5 | 626 | 11,530 | 62.5% | 38.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 878 | 12,340 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 751 | 13,184 | 62.5% | 58.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.7 | 731 | 11,524 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 4.2 | 864 | 13,626 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 3.6 | 850 | 12,056 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 3.3 | 749 | 12,480 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 4.6 | 1,091 | 13,186 | 87.5% | 55.6% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.2 | 744 | 11,087 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 81.25% | 16 | 2.6 | 673 | 14,939 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.8 | 778 | 12,391 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 3.7 | 964 | 10,171 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.4 | 942 | 15,352 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.5 | 784 | 10,861 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.7 | 721 | 10,675 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 3.2 | 829 | 12,957 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 981 | 13,937 | 42.9% | 85.7% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.2 | 898 | 10,361 | 87.5% | 60.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.2 | 660 | 11,107 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.3 | 756 | 10,220 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 1,012 | 12,148 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 805 | 12,390 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 5.7 | 711 | 11,316 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 2.1 | 889 | 12,282 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.2 | 787 | 12,223 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.7 | 712 | 13,066 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 839 | 11,957 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 11 | 4.8 | 518 | 9,820 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 792 | 12,715 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 11 | 1.1 | 708 | 13,238 | 85.7% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 791 | 14,459 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 618 | 10,906 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.8 | 798 | 13,956 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.0 | 915 | 13,542 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.2 | 826 | 11,523 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 803 | 11,067 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.3 | 658 | 10,990 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.2 | 653 | 9,371 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 806 | 10,186 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 899 | 12,521 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 911 | 12,619 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 712 | 11,668 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 7 | 4.3 | 616 | 7,588 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.7 | 782 | 11,131 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 870 | 10,941 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 943 | 13,535 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 905 | 13,334 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.3 | 804 | 12,081 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.3 | 586 | 8,032 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.5 | 655 | 8,415 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 575 | 11,772 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 754 | 12,512 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 648 | 11,904 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 698 | 13,337 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 652 | 10,852 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 795 | 11,977 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 757 | 12,452 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 957 | 13,157 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 972 | 13,094 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,209 | 14,630 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 666 | 11,143 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 548 | 10,067 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 691 | 12,805 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.4 | 702 | 10,492 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 663 | 12,453 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 705 | 11,003 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Mordekaiser vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mordekaiser do against Varus in League of Legends?
Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Varus matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Varus's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Mordekaiser do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Mordekaiser do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Varus matchup?
Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Mordekaiser build against Varus?
The best Mordekaiser build against Varus includes Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Varus?
The best Mordekaiser runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Mordekaiser counter Varus?
Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 57.9% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Mordekaiser against Varus?
When playing Mordekaiser against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Varus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.