Mordekaiser vs Zyra
Top Lane MatchupMordekaiser vs Zyra TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win most trades pre-6 due to your superior sustain from W and higher base stats, though Zyra can poke you down if you allow her to maintain distance.
- Post-6 you completely dominate since R forces a 1v1 where she has no escape and you steal her stats.
How to Trade
- Look for E pulls when she steps up to place plants or last hit, then follow with Q and auto attacks to proc your passive for the damage aura.
- Your W shield absorbs her poke damage, and you can reactivate it for healing to sustain through her harassment.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively to deny her the ability to set up plant zones and force her to use abilities on minions rather than harass.
- Keep the wave in the center or slightly pushed so you have room to run her down with your passive movement speed when you land E.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase through multiple plant zones early game as the accumulated damage can be significant before you have items.
- Avoid using R when her jungler is nearby since you'll be isolated in Death Realm while her team can collapse on your team.
Created on 06/14/2026
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