Mordekaiser vs Warwick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane with wave and (E) pull pressure to force extended trades where your passive and (W) shield excel.
This matchup is a medium agency, medium pressure control lane where Mordekaiser aims to deny Warwick's early dueling and snowball potential.

Trading pattern

Land (E) to pull Warwick in, then hit isolated (Q) and keep passive damage ticking for favorable extended trades.
Avoid trading if (E) misses or Warwick can kite outside your passive range.
Use (W) shield timing to absorb Warwick's burst and outlast his healing in melee fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) fear is available to absorb your burst and disrupt trades.
Avoid fighting when (R) suppression is up and he can lock you down after chase speed boost.
After missing your (E), your engage threat drops significantly; back off to reset pressure.

Early game

Use early waves to threaten (E) pulls and zone Warwick from safe trades before level 6.
Avoid extended trades before your first AP bruiser item unless (E) lands and passive is active.
Keep the wave slow to set up isolated (Q) hits and punish Warwick's attempts to heal through trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Warwick and force duels he cannot kite; initiate only after landing or threatening (E).
First AP bruiser item spike lets you sustain longer trades; force extended fights when wave and (E) keep Warwick close.
Respect Warwick's level 6 (R) suppression and level 3 full kit sustain; avoid all-ins when his (E) fear and (Q) healing are ready.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force extended AP trades where your passive and (W) shield dominate.
At level 6, isolate Warwick with (R) to remove his team help and secure kills or force summoners.
Deny Warwick's early snowball by punishing missed (E) and avoiding low-health states where he thrives.