Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Xerathvs Mordekaiser

CMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Mordekaiser is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xerath wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Mordekaiser based on 6 games. Xerath holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Xerath Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xerath 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 - 50.0% win rateMordekaiser(50.0%)
Xerath - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
50.0% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Xerath matchup - 50.0% win rate
Mordekaiser
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.9
771
DMG / min
642
8,650
Gold / game
9,149
49
Heal / min
343
227
DMG Mitigated / min
1,417
1.1
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Xerath vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 50.0%, giving Xerath a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Xerath holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Mordekaiser can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 1,483 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Mordekaiser's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xerath vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Xerath
5.9Mordekaiser
Xerath edges out Mordekaiser by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xerath.
Damage
771Xerath
642Mordekaiser
Xerath heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 129 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 Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,650Xerath
9,149Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser earns 500 more gold per game than Xerath, 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
1.1Xerath
0.4Mordekaiser
Xerath provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xerath coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
276Xerath
1,760Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 1,483 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xerath Build Against Mordekaiser

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Mordekaiser are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Xerath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Late Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath50.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xerath at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Mordekaiser. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Xerath nor Mordekaiser has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Xerath Runes Against Mordekaiser

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs MordekaiserManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs MordekaiserTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs MordekaiserScorch - best Xerath rune vs Mordekaiser
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Xerath rune vs MordekaiserPresence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Xerath maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Mordekaiser.


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xerath matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.51%3924.089911,07747.7%52.3%
50.33%3046.699111,59451.1%49.7%
48.70%2696.499611,31448.3%49.0%
50.00%2302.485110,71244.2%53.5%
50.22%2296.41,08011,50247.9%51.9%
52.51%2196.698611,28551.1%53.5%
48.08%2086.193811,58747.2%48.7%
57.95%1953.994311,55364.6%54.6%
48.84%1725.896211,93950.0%48.2%
51.20%1662.887810,26046.0%54.4%
58.18%1655.21,03412,37757.1%58.8%
51.85%1626.097511,55439.0%59.2%
44.87%1562.288210,44255.9%38.1%
41.26%1436.296511,98137.9%43.5%
41.43%1406.11,02711,62833.9%46.4%
48.55%1386.095511,92151.1%47.3%
44.85%1362.080310,09651.0%41.2%
45.04%1312.078610,11446.1%43.9%
45.80%1315.884610,85244.6%46.7%
45.74%1296.51,12113,19254.4%41.0%
42.15%1212.08029,95943.4%41.2%
60.17%1186.41,09012,98648.6%65.4%
44.35%1156.399811,36135.2%52.5%
56.64%1133.791011,73564.9%52.6%
48.62%1095.71,04012,11738.1%55.2%
45.63%1035.993111,25043.2%47.5%
44.55%1016.41,04710,87137.3%52.0%
52.08%966.31,03611,95857.6%49.2%
42.11%953.694110,65651.3%35.7%
59.14%936.61,07512,03760.0%58.5%
46.74%926.194011,18440.0%51.9%
49.44%891.985510,95653.6%47.5%
50.00%886.31,10912,07246.4%51.7%
55.17%875.896512,05551.7%56.9%
46.51%861.985610,07252.9%42.3%
54.12%856.11,05412,66859.4%50.9%
50.60%836.597511,77759.5%43.5%
48.78%822.077410,09148.6%48.9%
45.68%815.890011,52042.9%47.2%
46.91%812.37329,41453.9%40.5%
46.84%792.985110,87640.0%51.0%
48.10%792.186610,57266.7%40.0%
56.96%796.41,07212,03957.1%56.9%
44.16%772.090410,31648.1%42.0%
61.04%776.31,13113,54266.7%57.5%
52.70%746.41,19413,27660.0%49.0%
52.86%702.182210,29573.3%37.5%
55.07%696.51,07412,14861.3%50.0%
41.18%686.390811,50741.4%41.0%
34.33%671.96539,51136.7%32.4%
58.06%623.595110,45371.4%47.1%
45.00%605.899713,48455.6%36.4%
56.14%576.495811,49654.2%57.6%
54.55%552.18119,79763.3%44.0%
37.74%536.41,05211,17137.9%37.5%
47.17%536.293812,21655.6%42.9%
49.06%536.386311,19944.4%53.9%
45.28%532.489510,46847.4%44.1%
58.00%506.61,02111,64263.6%53.6%
58.00%502.090511,01256.3%58.8%
47.92%482.089810,74557.1%44.1%
46.81%476.31,11813,20550.0%44.4%
67.39%466.81,12112,52576.2%60.0%
48.89%456.51,03512,83660.0%43.3%
56.82%442.37989,20160.9%52.4%
44.19%434.898312,05457.9%33.3%
54.76%425.91,04912,68642.9%60.7%
48.78%415.393410,91945.5%52.6%
61.54%396.296510,47673.7%50.0%
53.85%393.086110,64268.8%43.5%
52.78%365.61,10412,32738.5%60.9%
64.71%342.29239,54381.3%50.0%
50.00%322.28229,93140.0%58.8%
51.61%316.61,07012,06760.0%43.8%
54.84%316.11,16113,05350.0%58.8%
51.61%312.582410,69042.9%58.8%
53.33%301.980611,15658.3%50.0%
48.28%294.91,01311,47153.9%43.8%
60.71%285.71,19211,70245.5%70.6%
48.15%276.597513,20244.4%50.0%
51.85%275.41,04613,76066.7%44.4%
42.31%262.183110,19760.0%31.3%
60.00%255.71,03512,38163.6%57.1%
88.00%257.01,14114,79187.5%88.2%
44.00%256.81,06012,00572.7%21.4%
33.33%246.495710,23633.3%33.3%
30.43%231.985110,07836.4%25.0%
60.87%231.879110,92755.6%64.3%
54.55%226.51,06313,20950.0%57.1%
50.00%226.384710,47045.5%54.5%
57.89%196.298112,78250.0%61.5%
52.94%175.898712,05257.1%50.0%
50.00%166.81,01812,49342.9%55.6%
56.25%165.297013,09860.0%54.5%
50.00%162.17539,90566.7%40.0%
50.00%166.282610,01662.5%37.5%
53.33%156.88678,98550.0%66.7%
42.86%146.21,04410,15657.1%28.6%
64.29%145.598212,01157.1%71.4%
57.14%146.91,00111,64033.3%75.0%
71.43%141.88719,17650.0%87.5%
21.43%146.797710,99020.0%22.2%
61.54%137.01,07414,46140.0%75.0%
61.54%136.71,06713,79975.0%55.6%
53.85%135.995311,76860.0%50.0%
53.85%136.21,12311,93425.0%66.7%
58.33%123.61,07310,46360.0%57.1%
36.36%115.08689,95466.7%25.0%
27.27%116.51,06012,5990.0%37.5%
72.73%116.51,08910,13450.0%100.0%
30.00%106.61,02311,4730.0%42.9%
70.00%106.71,17214,15080.0%60.0%
60.00%101.78758,57150.0%75.0%
60.00%106.51,23314,89066.7%57.1%
55.56%95.77689,072100.0%33.3%
55.56%96.51,21615,20366.7%50.0%
44.44%93.090812,5850.0%44.4%
37.50%86.294112,37233.3%40.0%
12.50%85.77679,3710.0%33.3%
57.14%73.783011,87566.7%50.0%
71.43%72.193110,90250.0%80.0%
85.71%75.38097,38875.0%100.0%
85.71%76.31,00011,443100.0%75.0%
57.14%77.49199,76375.0%33.3%
57.14%76.593211,73833.3%75.0%
28.57%74.088711,02425.0%33.3%
50.00%66.91,0229,81260.0%0.0%
16.67%67.41,12415,45350.0%0.0%
50.00%66.67718,65050.0%50.0%
66.67%63.887911,928100.0%60.0%
60.00%56.11,10814,294100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.51,13013,342100.0%50.0%
80.00%52.97189,0680.0%100.0%
40.00%56.784611,81633.3%50.0%
60.00%55.51,06212,8340.0%100.0%

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Xerath vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Xerath do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xerath do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Xerath is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Mordekaiser?

The best Xerath build against Mordekaiser includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xerath runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Xerath runes against Mordekaiser use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Xerath vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xerath counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 50.0% win rate. Xerath slightly edges out Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Xerath against Mordekaiser?

When playing Xerath against Mordekaiser, 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.