Kayle vs Mordekaiser TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kayle vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe farming to reach level 6 and ranged form before engaging Mordekaiser.
Avoid giving Mordekaiser extended melee trades early to deny his passive damage and shield sustain.
This is a scaling vs control matchup where Kayle must survive early pressure to become a late-game DPS threat.

Trading pattern

Only trade short bursts when (E) is on cooldown to avoid his pull and extended trades.
Use (Q) slow and resistance shred to poke safely and disengage before he can retaliate.
Save (R) to deny lethal burst or committed all-ins, especially after Mordekaiser uses (E) or (R).

Danger windows

(E) pull sets up dangerous trades; be most cautious when (E) is available and ready.
The window when (R) is down increases vulnerability to Mordekaiser's burst and isolation.
Level 6 isolation via (R) creates high-risk moments; avoid being alone or out of position during this time.

Early game

Stay near your tower and use (Q) to farm safely, avoiding extended trades before level 6.
Use (W) to heal and speed yourself to minimize damage from Mordekaiser's poke and (E) pull attempts.
Avoid being isolated or pulled in by (E) to prevent Mordekaiser from landing his (Q) and passive damage combo.

Power spikes

At level 6, Kayle gains ranged attacks and (R); use this to stabilize lane and punish Mordekaiser's all-in attempts.
Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) forces isolated duels; respect this by staying near minions or allies to avoid isolation.
Kayle's late-game DPS spike after item and level scaling makes her a major threat; focus on reaching this state safely.

Win conditions

Survive early levels by farming safely and avoiding extended trades to reach ranged form and (R).
Use (Q) and (W) to poke and heal through Mordekaiser's pressure, then leverage (R) to negate his burst.
After scaling, position to free-hit in side lanes and teamfights, using (R) to protect against Mordekaiser's isolation and burst attempts.