Mordekaiser vs Illaoi
Top Lane MatchupMordekaiser vs Illaoi TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to her superior range, sustain, and tentacle damage when she lands E, making early laning difficult.
- Post-6 you become heavily favored as your R removes her from tentacles entirely, and stolen stats make you significantly stronger in the 1v1.
How to Trade
- Focus on short trades using E-Q when she misses her E, then back off before tentacles can retaliate with significant damage.
- Save W shield for when she commits to extended trades, as the healing and shield help you survive her burst while your passive stacks up.
Wave Control
- Accept being pushed early and focus on safe CSing, using Q to last hit from range when possible to avoid her E range.
- Look for opportunities to freeze near your tower once you have R, as this forces her to overextend for CS where you can E-R combo.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase extended trades pre-6 when she has tentacles around, as her healing and damage output will overwhelm you without your ultimate advantage.
- Avoid fighting in areas with multiple tentacles even post-6, as she can still out-damage you if the fight extends beyond your R duration.
Created on 02/13/2026
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