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Mordekaiser Counters

Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser, the Iron Revenant

Who beats Mordekaiser in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

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  • Fighter
  • Mage
  • Melee · 175 range
  • 335 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Mordekaiser

These champions have the tools to beat Mordekaiser.

  1. Vayne
    Vayne

    Vayne kites Mordekaiser and her true damage ignores his shield.

  2. Fiora
    Fiora

    Fiora parries Mordekaiser's pull and shreds him with true damage.

  3. Gwen
    Gwen

    Gwen's mist dodges Mordekaiser's abilities and her damage shreds him.

  4. Quinn
    Quinn

    Quinn kites Mordekaiser from range.

Worst picks against Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser usually wins these matchups.

  1. Malphite
    Malphite

    Mordekaiser's magic damage ignores Malphite's armor.

  2. Ornn
    Ornn

    Mordekaiser out-trades Ornn with magic damage.

  3. Sion
    Sion

    Mordekaiser out-trades Sion and pulls him in with Death's Grasp.

  4. Nasus
    Nasus

    Mordekaiser pushes Nasus off the wave and keeps him from stacking.

How to counter Mordekaiser

  1. Stay out of his E pull.

  2. Save Cleanse or Quicksilver for his ultimate.

  3. Trade when his shield is down.

  4. Build magic resist early.

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Vayne, Fiora, Gwen and Quinn are strong picks against Mordekaiser. Vayne kites Mordekaiser and her true damage ignores his shield.
Mordekaiser usually has the advantage against Malphite, Ornn, Sion and Nasus, so avoid those picks when Mordekaiser is likely in the top.
Stay out of his E pull. Save Cleanse or Quicksilver for his ultimate.
Mordekaiser has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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