Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 51Updated 10/28/2026, 4:37:57 AM
Confidence: High+6.9% vs 50%51 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Mordekaiser edge
Mordekaiser can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Mordekaiser edge
Convert leads before Rek'Sai scales or roams.
Level 6+
Mordekaiser edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Mordekaiser edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Mordekaiser is 56.9% in this matchup.
- Mordekaiser is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Mordekaiser into Rek'Sai — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Mordekaiser page (Top): Conqueror Build · 46.2% WR · 156 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 159Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM