Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Ryzevs Mordekaiser

FMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ryze based on 9 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup.

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Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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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Ryze - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
33.3% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Ryze matchup - 66.7% win rate
Mordekaiser
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.0
CS / min
6.3
865
DMG / min
878
10,805
Gold / game
11,665
153
Heal / min
456
584
DMG Mitigated / min
1,255
0.9
CC / min
0.6
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Ryze vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ryze's 33.3%, giving Mordekaiser a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze 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 974 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Mordekaiser 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.

Ryze vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Ryze
6.3Mordekaiser
Ryze edges out Mordekaiser by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
865Ryze
878Mordekaiser
Damage output is virtually even between Ryze and Mordekaiser, with only 13 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,805Ryze
11,665Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser generates a commanding 861 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Mordekaiser consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Ryze
0.6Mordekaiser
Ryze provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
737Ryze
1,711Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 974 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Mordekaiser

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Mordekaiser are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Ryze the best chance to compete against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze66.7%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser33.3%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze16.7%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser83.3%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Ryze 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Ryze. 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: Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Mordekaiser

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ryze rune vs MordekaiserManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs MordekaiserTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs MordekaiserGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Mordekaiser
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs MordekaiserResolve
Bone Plating - best Ryze rune vs MordekaiserOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Mordekaiser
50.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze 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
43.10%586.690211,54645.5%41.7%
44.00%507.383912,58031.8%53.6%
38.78%496.690012,85327.3%42.1%
36.96%467.383810,69952.4%24.0%
39.13%466.783510,34036.4%41.7%
47.62%426.699912,42857.1%42.9%
63.41%416.581011,48282.3%50.0%
45.71%357.281312,67025.0%56.5%
54.29%357.198812,61233.3%65.2%
51.52%337.082711,28657.1%47.4%
54.55%337.080912,59554.5%54.5%
56.25%327.481912,78362.5%54.2%
40.74%277.197212,12230.0%47.1%
57.69%267.392811,40053.9%61.5%
44.00%257.51,15013,48766.7%36.8%
44.00%256.786911,17050.0%40.0%
45.45%227.21,04810,36746.1%44.4%
42.86%217.180913,71650.0%41.2%
35.00%206.681911,37957.1%23.1%
31.58%196.575411,0950.0%50.0%
68.42%197.381612,15060.0%71.4%
52.94%176.487712,38742.9%60.0%
41.18%176.892712,04542.9%40.0%
41.18%176.91,06512,27914.3%60.0%
62.50%167.298312,78157.1%66.7%
53.33%157.478912,15957.1%50.0%
53.33%157.592013,71760.0%50.0%
40.00%156.788810,10642.9%37.5%
33.33%156.996313,20340.0%30.0%
40.00%157.378410,20144.4%33.3%
33.33%156.683213,09050.0%27.3%
60.00%157.11,06913,11571.4%50.0%
35.71%147.879011,34050.0%30.0%
50.00%147.679611,59357.1%42.9%
57.14%147.775211,53162.5%50.0%
23.08%137.490312,38320.0%25.0%
50.00%126.91,05410,29350.0%50.0%
16.67%126.66699,11820.0%14.3%
54.55%116.571710,22371.4%25.0%
40.00%107.51,02513,04450.0%37.5%
50.00%107.39589,68166.7%25.0%
55.56%97.587012,783100.0%42.9%
55.56%96.71,12912,87375.0%40.0%
88.89%97.797612,934100.0%83.3%
33.33%97.086510,80566.7%16.7%
37.50%86.863212,5480.0%42.9%
62.50%87.778810,48280.0%33.3%
50.00%87.41,12315,433100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.692211,7690.0%50.0%
62.50%86.587113,2730.0%71.4%
50.00%87.393418,2800.0%50.0%
42.86%77.91,07110,07560.0%0.0%
57.14%77.398411,8060.0%80.0%
28.57%75.76399,91750.0%20.0%
57.14%77.61,19510,99250.0%66.7%
0.00%76.386410,0760.0%0.0%
28.57%77.084611,62933.3%25.0%
66.67%67.31,13411,776100.0%50.0%
16.67%66.882815,2510.0%16.7%
16.67%67.166011,6430.0%25.0%
50.00%67.378511,27933.3%66.7%
100.00%57.589011,817100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.674911,77133.3%0.0%
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Ryze vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ryze's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ryze do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Ryze with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Mordekaiser?

The best Ryze build against Mordekaiser includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Ryze runes against Mordekaiser use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ryze counter Mordekaiser?

No, Ryze struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 33.3% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Mordekaiser?

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