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Gragas vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gragas should control the lane with short trades and use passive sustain to deny Mordekaiser extended fights.
Focus on managing wave and cooldowns to prevent Mordekaiser from activating his passive and forcing prolonged trades.

Trading pattern

Trade compactly by preparing (W), landing (E) stun when Mordekaiser commits, then disengage using passive healing.
Punish Mordekaiser when he misses (E) by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid extended trades where Mordekaiser's passive and (W) shield sustain outlast your cooldowns.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) pull is available; avoid standing in range to prevent forced trades.
Respect (R) isolation window, which can force unfavorable duels.
Avoid missing (E) as it removes your engage and escape options, leaving you vulnerable to Mordekaiser's follow-up.

Early game

Use (Q) to zone and slow Mordekaiser before committing to trades.
Take short burst trades with (W) and (E) while preserving passive sustain.
Avoid engaging with (E) into losing waves or when passive is down to prevent punishments.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Mordekaiser or disengage from his all-ins; respect his ability to force isolated duels.
After first AP or tank item, leverage your burst and durability to pressure Mordekaiser in short trades.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) realm and first AP bruiser item spike by playing around your cooldowns and positioning.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades around your passive and (W), denying Mordekaiser extended fights where he thrives.
Use (R) to disrupt Mordekaiser's all-ins or isolate him from team help.
Punish missed (E) pulls by Mordekaiser with immediate counter-engage to maintain lane control.