Yone vs Mordekaiser TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee carry aiming to snowball through extended trades using (E) + (Q) combos with planned exits.
Mordekaiser pressures with medium lane control and extended AP duels; Yone must avoid giving him passive lane states to deny his sustained damage.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) then use (E) + second (Q) to gap close, knock up, and snap back to avoid Mordekaiser's pull (E) and extended damage.
Punish Mordekaiser immediately after he misses (E) pull by stepping forward for quick trades.
Avoid extended trades unless Mordekaiser's passive shield (W) is down or you have item advantage.

Danger windows

(E) pull sets up dangerous trades; respect its cooldown and avoid standing isolated.
Be cautious when Mordekaiser's passive shield (W) is active, as extended trades favor him.
Avoid fighting alone during (R) realm duration to prevent forced isolation duels.

Early game

Use level 3 to unlock (Q)-(W)-(E) trade combos and force trades only when cooldowns and minion waves favor you.
Avoid early all-ins before level 3 as Yone has low agency and Mordekaiser can punish missed engages.
Control wave to prevent Mordekaiser from setting up slow pushes that favor his extended trades.

Power spikes

At level 3, use unlocked (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force trades with planned exits.
After first attack-speed item, increase pressure on waves and trades, respecting Mordekaiser's cooldowns.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) isolation; use your mobility and defensive cooldowns to avoid forced duels.

Win conditions

Use (E) + (Q) combo to force trades with planned exits and avoid Mordekaiser's pull and isolation.
Deny Mordekaiser wave control to prevent him from forcing extended trades where his passive is strong.
Reach key item spikes to pressure waves and trades confidently, then leverage your mobility and knockups to win skirmishes or teamfights.