Mordekaiser vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Mordekaiser aims to control the lane by forcing extended trades and isolating Ryze with (R) to deny his scaling and map impact.
Maintain medium lane pressure and use wave state to threaten (E) pulls, preventing Ryze from farming safely and scaling comfortably.

Trading pattern

Start trades by threatening or landing (E) to pull Ryze in, then hit isolated (Q) to maximize damage and activate your passive.
Extend trades only when your passive is active or you can force isolation with (R), as Ryze struggles against sustained damage inside your zone.
Avoid engaging when (E) is on cooldown or Ryze can easily kite outside your passive range; punish his low mana or missed (W) root windows to commit.

Danger windows

Ryze is dangerous when he has mana and cooldowns to cycle (E) and (Q), especially if (W) root is available to lock you down.
Be cautious during his (W) root cooldown; avoid stepping forward without your (E) pull ready to punish.
Avoid engaging blindly into (R) realm duration if Ryze can kite or has defensive tools saved; wait for favorable health or item leads.

Early game

Use the first levels to threaten (E) pulls and look for isolated (Q) hits while avoiding short poke before your passive is active.
Avoid missing (E) early as it reduces your threat and allows Ryze to safely trade or farm.
Prioritize slow pushing or freezing the wave near your side to keep Ryze in range for extended trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) after landing or threatening (E) to force an isolated duel Ryze cannot escape, increasing kill pressure.
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades where your sustained damage and shield make you stronger than Ryze's burst rotations.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing around his increased spell rotations and saving cooldowns for the realm window.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force Ryze into extended trades where your passive and (W) shield sustain win.
At level 6, isolate Ryze with (R) after landing (E) to secure kills or force summoner spells.
Deny Ryze safe scaling by maintaining lane control and punish his low mana or missed roots to snowball your advantage into mid-game dueling strength.