Mordekaiser vs K'Sante TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mordekaiser vs K'Sante TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser into K'Santemedium

Overview

Use medium lane pressure to force K'Sante into extended trades where your passive and shield shine.
Deny K'Sante safe terrain angles to prevent him from stacking and reduce his displacement threat.
Focus on isolation trades and sustained damage to outlast K'Sante's burst and displacement.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing to pull K'Sante into your passive range, then hit isolated .
Punish K'Sante after he uses displacement or damage reduction by extending trades.
Avoid trading when is on cooldown or K'Sante can kite outside your passive range.

Danger windows

Respect K'Sante's K'Sante Q3 knockback and slow when stacks are ready.
Avoid extended fights when shield and displacement are available.
After K'Sante uses , he is less tanky but keep caution for knockback and displacement cooldowns.

Early game

Threaten pulls early to force K'Sante to respect your extended trade potential.
Avoid missing to maintain engage threat and prevent counter trades.
Keep the wave slow to set up isolated hits before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use to isolate K'Sante only when you can force a favorable duel.
First AP bruiser item spike improves your sustained damage and durability; force longer trades using or wave pressure.
Respect K'Sante's level 6 which grants dueling power and displacement; avoid fighting near terrain angles.

Win conditions

Win lane by landing pulls into isolated hits and keeping your passive active.
Use to isolate K'Sante when you have health or item advantage, removing his escape and help.
Deny K'Sante terrain control and stacks to minimize his displacement threat and force unfavorable trades.

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