Matchup of the Day

Mordekaiser vs. Kled (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 39.2%Patch 15.19102 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

39.2%

Gold Diff @ 15

-581g

Gold Diff @ End

-1463g

Average KDA

5/7/4

Mordekaiser Win Condition

The absolute defining factor for victory against Kled is the acquisition of Rylai's Crystal Scepter (Riy). The Rylai's spike is described as "so oppressive" that it guarantees you can initiate a fight from full health, dismount Kled, and still win the 1v1 even if he successfully manages to remount Skarl. Since it becomes very difficult for Kled to escape once you have Rylai's, side laning into him is highly effective. Winning the melee fight is your key goal, particularly when your ultimate is ready.

Kled Win Condition

Kled’s primary path to success is through overwhelming early game pressure, especially his potent level three all-in. If Kled takes Ignite, his kill pressure must be greatly respected, as he is capable of diving Mordekaiser under the turret even if Mordekaiser is at 70% health, provided hisKled WW shield is unavailable. Due to recent kit adjustments, Kled may look to build health-centric items like Titanic Hydra or Black Cleaver.

General Strategy

A suitable starting item choice is often Bramble Vest. While Kled usually lacks inherent healing, the vest is primarily beneficial for the armor it provides and the reflected damage. Since Kled frequently uses auto attacks, particularly when hisKled WW (Violent Tendencies) is active, the reflect damage accumulates effectively. If Kled decides to build Ravenous Hydra, the anti-heal component of Bramble Vest also provides value.

For a safer approach, you have the option to wait until Rylai's is completed before initiating any major fights, as this guarantees he cannot escape you. A critical mechanical interaction is that you cannot use your ultimate on Kled while his own ultimate is charging; you must wait for his ultimate to connect on a target before activating yours, otherwise, your ultimate will be canceled. Furthermore, you can use your ultimate while Kled has hisKled WW attack speed buff active to strategically steal more attack speed for the duel.

Trading Patterns

You must highly respect Kled's early game damage, especially the level three all-in if he possesses Ignite, focusing on survival until your major item spikes. During trades where Kled activates hisKled WW, he will use numerous auto attacks, making the reflected damage from Bramble Vest highly effective. Post-Rylai's, the optimal trade pattern is an aggressive, full-health engagement, utilizing the slow to maintain contact through both the dismount and the potential remount sequence, leading to a guaranteed 1v1 win.

Wave Management

Both side laning and team fighting are viable against Kled, but side laning is highly favored once you have Rylai's. Maintaining this isolated side lane environment maximizes the benefit of the item spike, making it very difficult for Kled to escape or win the sustained duel.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Mordekaiser Build

Starting Items (45.8% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (41.7% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

"q"Q
>
eE
>
w"W"

Skill Order

Q
2
4
5
7
9
W
3
14
15
17
E
1
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Kled Build

Starting Items (71.9% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (60.5% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

"q"Q
>
wW
>
e"E"

Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
2
8
10
12
13
E
3
14
15
17
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Mordekaiser
Kled

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Match Flow Visualization

Mordekaiser

Combat Stats

Kled
5/7/4KDA6/5/7
33%Kill Participation43%
39%Win Rate61%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Mordekaiser
8,133
Kled
7,865

Damage Dealt @ End

Mordekaiser
23,219
Kled
22,676

Damage Taken @ End

Mordekaiser
22,676
Kled
23,219