Mordekaiser vs Aatrox Matchup Guide

Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser

Top Lane Juggernaut

Ghost of the Iron Order, an undying juggernaut who trades on Obliterate's isolated proc, banks damage into Indestructible, and turns any 1v1 into a banishment with Realm of Death

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Aatrox

Aatrox

Top Lane Juggernaut

The Darkin Blade, a self-sustaining melee juggernaut who chains The Darkin Blade for healing, roots with Infernal Chains, and empowers into a fear-inducing World Ender in extended fights

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Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Mordekaiser vs Aatrox

Runes
This row's keystone is ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions., backed by TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold., Legend: HasteLegend: HasteTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Basic Ability Haste., and Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health. in Precision
Secondary: Inspiration contributes Magical FootwearMagical FootwearYou get free boots at 12 min but you cannot buy boots before then. Each takedown you get makes your boots come 45s sooner. and Approach VelocityApproach VelocityBonus MS towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired, increased for enemy champions that you impair.; shards run adaptive force, movement speed, then scaling health
Summoners
FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
Core Build
Oblivion Orb (anti-heal), Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Plated Steelcaps (armor third), Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker (omnivamp)
Trade Pattern
Q > E > W
Closer-range shape; the isolated Obliterate opens, Death's Grasp only joins if he is standing still, and Indestructible closes the exchange.
Danger Levels
Respect Aatrox at levels 3, 6

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Federals1 calls this a skill matchup, and the swing sits on who reads the isolated proc first. Land ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. clean on Aatrox instead of the wave, bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. before every trade, and treat level 6 as the moment to close a fight rather than open one. He answers with Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. sustain, a chain Q that heals on a champion hit, and a fear-and-empower ultimate that turns extended fights his way once it lands. Pull him into Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. before World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. comes online, and keep the lane short until the mid-game core finishes.

Early Game (1-5)

Skill Matchup - Q's range wins the poke war before Aatrox closes the gap with Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.; bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. early, since his Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. punishes any unshielded trade. He struggles to force much of anything before his chain combo comes online at level 3.

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - Both ultimates are live, and this stretch belongs to whoever isolates the read first. Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. cuts off any help and banks 10% of his current stats; land it before he ranks World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended., since a feared, empowered Aatrox turns the same fight around.

Late Game (12+)

Skill Matchup - Liandry's and RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. keep the duel strong past the point Aatrox usually wants to fight, but World Ender's healing and attack damage ramp make extended late fights closer than the mid-game version of this lane. Close it out before 24-28 minutes rather than banking on the realm alone.

Key Interactions

  • Q - ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. punishes the isolated read: Obliterate's bonus only fires when nothing else eats the hit, so angle it off the wave even while Aatrox stands inside minions; the extra damage adds up over a lane full of pokes.
  • W - IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. has to beat Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.: His empowered auto hits harder than anything else in an early trade, and it heals him back. Activate the shield before he swings, not after, or the exchange goes his way.
  • E - Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area. flips a stuck fight: The pull only lands on a target who is not mid-dash, so save it for a last-hit window, or flip it backward once Aatrox commits Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. into melee range and refuses to leave.
  • R - Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. beats him to the punch: Committing before World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. is ranked removes his fear-and-empower window entirely; wait past that and the duel gets harder to close out.

Mordekaiser

Strengths

  • Obliterate's isolated proc out-pokes his short-range Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. before level 3
  • IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. banks a shield off every trade Aatrox tries to force with Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.
  • Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. removes his exit and starts the clock before World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. is available

Weaknesses

  • No answer to a fully ranked World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. fear if the ultimate trade happens on his terms
  • Falls off past the mid-game window this lane usually closes in, same as every matchup
  • Darkness Rise's aura only ramps up after three landed hits, so early poke exchanges rarely reward it

Aatrox

Strengths

  • Deathbringer Stance's empowered auto punishes any trade taken with IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. down
  • The Darkin BladeQ – The Darkin BladeAatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect. heals on a champion hit, funding sustain through extended exchanges
  • World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. fears nearby enemies and ramps attack damage and healing once it lands

Weaknesses

  • Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. resets distance rather than escaping outright, so a committed all-in still catches him without a hard disengage
  • Infernal ChainsW – Infernal ChainsAatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again. telegraphs the root, and clearing the tether radius denies the follow-up drag
  • No tool cancels Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. once the cast completes, and the duel starts on Mordekaiser's stat-steal terms

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Mordekaiser's Win Condition

  • Angle ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. off the wave for the isolated bonus, poking his last-hit attempts from max range before level 3
  • Bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. ahead of every trade; a shield that is already up beats his Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. auto clean
  • Commit Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. before he ranks World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended., cutting off the fear-and-empower window entirely
  • Build through Liandry's TormentLiandry's TormentCharge up in combat to deal high damage over time, especially against durable enemies and RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. to keep pace in extended fights, closing them out before the usual 24-28 minute falloff

Aatrox's Win Condition

  • Times Deathbringer Stance's empowered auto for the moment IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. is down, since the bonus damage and healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. both go to waste against an active shield
  • Chains The Darkin BladeQ – The Darkin BladeAatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect. for the healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. on a champion hit, using Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. to reset the angle rather than to fully disengage
  • Holds Infernal ChainsW – Infernal ChainsAatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again. for a target who cannot clear the tether radius before it snaps, dragging the fight back into range
  • Waits on World Ender's fear-and-empower window to turn a losing extended fight around once the core items land

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Mordekaiser Aatrox
Level 1 Start ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. and poke from max range on any walk-up; melee-only until level 3, so hold priority rather than force a trade this early. Starts The Darkin BladeQ – The Darkin BladeAatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect. for the poke and the sustain on a landed hit; melee and combo-reliant until his second ability comes online.
Level 2 Second point still goes into ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. under this skill order; keep chipping from range and let Darkness Rise's aura build toward the three-hit threshold. Takes Infernal ChainsW – Infernal ChainsAatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again. second; the root only lands on a stationary target, so expect it around a last-hit attempt rather than an open trade.
Level 3 Full trade kit online. Bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. before contesting anything, angle ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. for the isolated bonus, and only pull with Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area. when he is not mid-dash. Full combo unlocked; Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. into an extended Q chain is his trade shape, with Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. resetting the angle for a follow-up hit.
Level 4-5 Trade short and reset; the shield needs time to come back up, and a trade taken while it is down hands Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. free value. Looks for the Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. window on cooldown, chaining autos and Q hits whenever the shield reads as unavailable.
Level 6 Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. adds the closing tool. Commit before he ranks World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended., since the isolation duel is far easier to win while his ultimate still only offers the base fear-and-empower value. World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. arrives, but the rank matters; a level 6 Aatrox pulled into the realm gets far less from the empowerment than a level 11 one does.
Level 7-8 Rylai's Crystal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterAbilities slow enemies usually lands here; the slow keeps him inside auto range through his own Q chain's spacing. Core items are still assembling; the lane favors whoever forces the next skirmish on their own terms.
Level 9 Steelcaps rounds out the survivability piece; keep poking with ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. and start planning the next Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. window around his cooldowns. Approaching his own mid-game spike; a finished first item narrows the gap in extended fights.

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Mordekaiser Aatrox
Level Description Level Description
3 Minor Full trade kit; IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. timing against Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. decides short trades 3 Major Full combo online; Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. and a Q chain make every trade dangerous
6 Major Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. adds the isolation duel before his ultimate is ranked 6 Major World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. adds the fear-and-empower window; the rank matters more than the level
9 Major ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. maxed; the isolated poke hits hardest here

Item Spikes

Mordekaiser Aatrox
Item Description Item Description
Oblivion OrbOblivion OrbIncreases magic damage First completed item in this matchup; the anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. cuts into Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. and the Q healing early EclipseEclipse60 Attack Damage15 Ability HasteEver Rising MoonHitting a champion with 2 separate Attacks or Abilities within 2 seconds grants you a Shield for 2 seconds. Common mid-game spike item for the burst-and-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. all-in
Rylai's Crystal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterAbilities slow enemies Second buy; the slow keeps him inside auto range through his own spacing Force of NatureForce of NatureMove Speed, Magic Resist, and max Health Regeneration Magic resist pickup once Liandry's burn starts adding up over a fight
Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage Armor piece slotted third here rather than first, once the anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. and the slow are already paying off
Liandry's TormentLiandry's TormentCharge up in combat to deal high damage over time, especially against durable enemies Percent-health burn that punishes either side trying to win an extended fight
RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. Closes the core; omnivamp keeps pace with his Q healing in a drawn-out duel
Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions Buys out World Ender's fear window when a fight runs long

Best Build for Mordekaiser

Starting Items

Core Items

Oblivion OrbOblivion OrbIncreases magic damage (anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion.), Rylai's Crystal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterAbilities slow enemies, Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage (armor third), Liandry's TormentLiandry's TormentCharge up in combat to deal high damage over time, especially against durable enemies, RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. (omnivamp)

Runes

Primary: This row's keystone is ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions., backed by TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold., Legend: HasteLegend: HasteTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Basic Ability Haste., and Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health. in Precision

Secondary: Inspiration contributes Magical FootwearMagical FootwearYou get free boots at 12 min but you cannot buy boots before then. Each takedown you get makes your boots come 45s sooner. and Approach VelocityApproach VelocityBonus MS towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired, increased for enemy champions that you impair.; shards run adaptive force, movement speed, then scaling health

Summoner Spells

FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.

Priority Build Path

1
Oblivion Orb

Rushed first into his self-sustain; the anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. undercuts Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. and the Q healing both

2
Rylai's Crystal Scepter

Second item; the slow locks him inside auto range

3
Plated Steelcaps

Armor comes third in this matchup order, once the sustain fight is already trending Mordekaiser's way

4
Liandry's Torment

Fourth; the percent-health burn scales with how long the fight runs

5
Riftmaker

Fifth; omnivamp matches his sustain in extended trades

6
Zhonya's Hourglass

Closes the standard six-item order

Situational Adjustments

  • ThornmailThornmail150 Health75 ArmorThornsWhen struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.: he trends toward a heavier AD bruiser build; the general guide flags ThornmailThornmail150 Health75 ArmorThornsWhen struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion. as the answer to heavy-AD lanes
  • Spirit VisageSpirit VisageIncreases Health and healing effects: the Oblivion OrbOblivion OrbIncreases magic damage anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. window has already passed and the fight is still going long; Spirit VisageSpirit VisageIncreases Health and healing effects is the default MR pick and boosts both the shield and the reactivate healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion.

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Mordekaiser Full Combo (Level 6+):

R > E > Q > W

Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. isolates the target, and its brief slow lines up Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area.; Obliterate's isolated bonus and the IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. reactivate close the kill once he has nowhere left to run.
Aatrox Escape/Counter Combo:

E > Q > R > AA

Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. closes the distance, the Q chain opens with the healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion., and World Ender's fear-and-empower window covers the finish once the fight commits.

Trading Combos

Mordekaiser Short Trade:

Q > E > W

Closer-range shape; the isolated ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. opens, Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area. only joins if he is standing still, and IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. closes the exchange.
Aatrox Quick Trade:

AA > Q > AA

Deathbringer Stance's empowered auto opens, The Darkin Blade's first swing follows, and the chain continues as long as the trade stays even.

Lethal Thresholds

  • Mordekaiser Kill Range: Bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. before every trade and treat a caught Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. read as the kill window; without the shield up, Deathbringer StanceP – Deathbringer StancePeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health. wins the exchange outright.
  • Aatrox Kill Range: Needs IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. down and World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. ranked before an extended fight favors him; a Mordekaiser who commits Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. first denies both conditions.
  • Critical Levels: 3 (both trade kits complete) / 6 (Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. lands before World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. is ranked)

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 Read his poke, hold priority Max ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. range, outside Umbral Dash's hop Q pokes only, no all-in kit yet Low Track which side he wards
2 Keep chipping, build toward the aura Wave edge, out of easy dash range Second ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. rank, still no all-in Low Watch for an early Infernal ChainsW – Infernal ChainsAatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again. read on a last hit
3 Full kit; bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. before trading Close enough for a clean Q angle off the wave Q isolated hit, W before contact, E only if he stands still Medium once Darkness Rise's aura is running Confirm his Q chain rank before committing
4-5 Short trades, reset the shield Even spacing, nothing extended Trade and disengage before IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. needs to recharge Low Spot the jungler before either side commits
6 Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. before his World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. rank Close enough to isolate on the read R first, then the full combo inside the realm High if his ultimate is still unranked Track his level for the World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. timing
7-8 Rylai's tempo Hold the wave, punish his cooldowns Slowed autos into ObliterateQ – ObliterateMordekaiser smashes the ground with his mace dealing damage to each enemy struck. Damage is increased when hitting a single enemy. resets Medium His core is still assembling
9+ Steelcaps finished, keep poking Shove and threaten the next Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. Full pattern on any whiffed Infernal ChainsW – Infernal ChainsAatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again. Medium-High Plan around his approaching mid-game spike
Mid Game (11-16) Skirmish on isolate timing Side lane, collapse fast with R Pull his diver away from the carry, then cash Liandry's burn on the clump Picks with E lining up R's slow Track whether World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. is ranked before committing
Late Game (16+) Teamfight around the isolation pick Frontline with peel duty Layer Liandry's burn on stacked targets R their strongest duelist whenever it is off cooldown Close the fight before 24-28 minutes turns the fade around

First Back Goals

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Mordekaiser Aatrox
Primary Role Frontline duelist; isolate their best answer with Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. before the fight opens, then peel or duel with what is left Skirmisher who dives onto a backline target once Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. finds an opening, leaning on World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. to fight through the response
Target Priority Whoever the realm removes cleanest, usually their frontline duelist
Stray carries once Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area. finds a pull angle
Aatrox himself if his World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. is already spent		 Backline carries once a gap opens
Whoever is easiest to isolate with Umbral Dash's short dash
Frontline only when forced
Objective Control Threaten Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. on their primary duelist before objective fights start
Hold Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area. for whoever contests the pit closest		 Waits for Umbral Dash's cooldown before committing to a contest
Uses World Ender's fear to clear a path into the pit
Positioning Realm of DeathR – Realm of DeathMordekaiser drags his victim to a different dimension with him and steals a portion of their stats. If he kills them, he keeps the stats until the victim respawns. works from any range once the target is targetable; commit early rather than waiting for a perfect angle
Keep IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. in reserve for the follow-up dive		 Looks for a flank angle Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. can close in one cast
Fights from the frontline once World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. is up, since the fear covers a bad position
Other Tips Isolate their biggest teamfight threat rather than saving the realm for Aatrox specifically
Bank IndestructibleW – IndestructibleMordekaiser stores damage he deals and takes to create a shield. He may consume the shield to heal. before diving in behind Death's GraspE – Death's GraspMordekaiser pulls all enemies in an area.		 Saves Umbral DashE – Umbral DashPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction. for the reposition rather than the opening engage
Times World EnderR – World EnderAatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended. for the moment the fight is already committed, not before