Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Zileanvs Mordekaiser

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Mordekaiser based on 5 games. Zilean holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Zilean Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zilean 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 - 60.0% win rateMordekaiser(60.0%)
Zilean - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
60.0% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Zilean matchup - 40.0% win rate
Mordekaiser
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.1
CS / min
6.6
458
DMG / min
652
9,186
Gold / game
10,852
337
Heal / min
250
459
DMG Mitigated / min
1,173
1.1
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zilean vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 40.0%, giving Zilean a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Zilean 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 Zilean leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zilean vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Zilean in League of Legends

Mordekaiser is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mordekaiser holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.1Zilean
6.6Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser significantly out-farms Zilean by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mordekaiser a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zilean players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
458Zilean
652Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Zilean by 193 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zilean 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
9,186Zilean
10,852Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser generates a commanding 1,666 more gold per game than Zilean. This substantial economic advantage means Mordekaiser consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zilean should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Zilean
0.5Mordekaiser
Zilean 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 Zilean coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
795Zilean
1,423Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Zilean, healing and mitigating 627 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zilean is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zilean, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zilean Build Against Mordekaiser

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Mordekaiser are Rod of Ages, Cosmic Drive and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Zilean an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zilean vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean66.7%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser33.3%
Late Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean50.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser50.0%

Zilean 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 Zilean can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Zilean 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.

Zilean 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 Zilean Runes Against Mordekaiser

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zilean rune vs MordekaiserManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs MordekaiserTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs MordekaiserGathering Storm - best Zilean rune vs Mordekaiser
Domination rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs MordekaiserDomination
Cheap Shot - best Zilean rune vs MordekaiserRelentless Hunter - best Zilean rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Zilean to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zilean matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.70%971.53678,66451.0%63.0%
58.44%771.44229,68962.5%55.6%
50.00%561.63628,49750.0%50.0%
60.38%531.43498,79459.1%61.3%
51.02%491.53207,89753.3%47.4%
41.67%481.54179,00236.4%46.1%
60.87%461.83139,27068.8%56.7%
43.18%441.54039,22440.0%45.8%
52.38%421.53738,72442.9%61.9%
60.98%411.53849,90662.5%60.0%
35.90%391.32928,81455.6%19.1%
40.54%371.63759,21146.7%36.4%
48.65%371.43048,73955.0%41.2%
36.11%361.63349,01835.3%36.8%
47.22%361.83539,33128.6%59.1%
46.88%321.43149,10536.4%52.4%
58.06%311.43979,55850.0%63.2%
51.72%291.44178,74642.9%60.0%
58.62%292.046410,43042.9%63.6%
36.00%251.43409,82114.3%44.4%
64.00%251.64069,40154.5%71.4%
54.17%241.62918,90966.7%41.7%
66.67%241.33169,13775.0%58.3%
65.22%231.631610,98133.3%76.5%
59.09%221.34228,93962.5%57.1%
52.38%212.134110,45262.5%46.1%
57.14%212.33648,63650.0%63.6%
45.00%201.33509,16150.0%40.0%
68.42%191.83688,40466.7%71.4%
47.37%191.44017,61150.0%42.9%
40.00%151.43318,88640.0%40.0%
35.71%141.24019,08957.1%14.3%
50.00%121.640211,20875.0%37.5%
50.00%124.550310,67233.3%55.6%
9.09%113.93317,46814.3%0.0%
40.00%101.32727,84633.3%50.0%
30.00%102.753311,9480.0%37.5%
40.00%105.94708,53233.3%50.0%
20.00%102.43039,52250.0%12.5%
33.33%91.74089,3400.0%50.0%
33.33%95.34849,78433.3%33.3%
75.00%82.34559,736100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.63419,07450.0%40.0%
42.86%72.14329,18933.3%50.0%
66.67%64.93749,138100.0%33.3%
50.00%63.249710,8910.0%50.0%
83.33%62.444610,405100.0%75.0%
83.33%64.951511,038100.0%66.7%
60.00%54.14157,89560.0%0.0%
60.00%51.441010,41950.0%66.7%
20.00%55.34956,6700.0%100.0%
60.00%55.14589,18666.7%50.0%
80.00%56.058611,800100.0%75.0%
80.00%56.060113,4660.0%80.0%
20.00%57.164911,07250.0%0.0%
60.00%55.35869,56666.7%50.0%

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Zilean vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zilean do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

How does Zilean do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zilean vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zilean build against Mordekaiser?

The best Zilean build against Mordekaiser includes Rod of Ages, Cosmic Drive, Seraph's Embrace with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Zilean runes against Mordekaiser?

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

Does Zilean counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zilean against Mordekaiser?

When playing Zilean 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.