Zaahen vs Mordekaiser
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s as Mordekaiser's Q poke and passive shield generation outclass your stack-building potential in short trades.
- At level 6, you still struggle since his R isolates you from minions needed for Determination stacks while his passive and W healing sustain through your burst.
How to Trade
- Look for extended trades after landing W pull to guarantee Q double-strike and E outer edge damage, then use Q recast for knockup to extend the fight.
- Avoid short poke exchanges since you need multiple ability rotations to build Determination stacks and out-sustain his shield generation.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively with E and W to create minion advantages for Determination stacking, but be ready to thin freeze when behind.
- You need minion presence to maximize your passive stacking potential, so avoid letting him freeze on you or zone you from the wave.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't engage without minions nearby since Determination stacks from minions are crucial for your damage scaling and his R removes minion access.
- Avoid trading when his passive is up since his shield and magic damage will win short exchanges before you can build meaningful stacks.
Created on 11/21/2025
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