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Gnar vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form range and poke to control the lane and deny Mordekaiser extended trades.
Manage Rage carefully to time mega form for impactful engages and terrain CC in teamfights.
Focus on controlling the lane pace to prevent Mordekaiser from establishing passive trades or isolating you.

Trading pattern

Trade in mini form using ranged poke and back off before (E) is down to avoid his pull and follow-up.
Punish missed (E) by stepping forward aggressively for short trades and wave pressure.
Time trades to have Rage near mega form for a decisive engage or disengage when Mordekaiser commits.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) pull is up, as it sets up heavy damage and isolation.
Avoid fighting in extended trades without mega form active to reduce vulnerability to his passive and (W) sustain.
Respect his (R) realm isolation especially if he has health or item advantage; disengage or wait for backup.

Early game

Use mini (Q) and (W) to chip Mordekaiser while kiting with (E) to avoid his (E) pull.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to reduce risk of his passive damage and (E) setup.
Keep wave control to prevent Mordekaiser from forcing isolated trades with (R) after level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use mega form (R) with terrain angles to stun and engage before Mordekaiser can isolate you with his (R).
Controlled Rage before objective fights maximizes your teamfight impact and durability.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) isolation threat and first AP bruiser item spike by avoiding extended trades without mega form or (E) available.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Mordekaiser extended trades and force him to miss (E).
Time mega form engages around terrain to maximize CC and teamfight impact.
Control wave state and Rage to enter fights with mega form ready, preventing Mordekaiser from isolating you effectively.