Mordekaiser vs Gragas TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mordekaiser vs Gragas TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser into Gragasmedium

Overview

This lane is a medium-pressure control matchup favoring extended trades where your passive and sustain shine.
Use wave state to keep Gragas close and threaten pulls to limit his passive healing.
Your goal is to force long trades and isolate Gragas with when all-in math favors you.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing to pull Gragas in, then hit isolated for max damage.
Avoid trading when is on cooldown or when his shield is up.
Use passive damage and shield to sustain through his short burst trades and force longer fights.

Danger windows

Respect Gragas's stun engage and displacement, especially with his passive sustain active.
Avoid extended trades immediately after missing to prevent burst punish.
Be cautious when is off cooldown as it can disrupt your engage or knock you out of position.

Early game

Threaten early to zone Gragas and deny free passive healing.
Avoid committing if misses to prevent Gragas's burst and stun punish.
Prepare to extend trades once your passive and shield are active to outlast his burst.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use after landing or threatening to isolate Gragas and force a duel he cannot kite.
First AP bruiser item: Force longer trades when or wave state keeps Gragas nearby for sustained damage and durability.
Respect Gragas's level 6 displacement and item spike by avoiding all-ins without cooldown advantage.

Win conditions

Use wave and pull pressure to force extended trades where your passive damage dominates.
Isolate Gragas with when all-in math favors you to deny his escape and jungle help.
Maintain pressure through shield and item spikes to outlast Gragas's short burst trades and secure lane control.