Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Garen
VS
Champion 2
Mordekaiser
vs

51.7%
Garen win rate vs Mordekaiser
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,701
Games Analyzed
51.7%
Garen WR
48.3%
Mordekaiser WR
+134
Avg Gold Diff @15
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Mordekaiser
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Garen
Level 6
Mordekaiser
Level 6
Garen
1 item
Mordekaiser
1 item
Garen
2 items
Mordekaiser
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Garen deals AD damage while Mordekaiser deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Mordekaiser's Weakness
Mordekaiser's main weakness: QSS removes ult, kiting, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Mordekaiser Win Condition
Ult the carry, stat-check in death realm, passive burn
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Garen typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Mordekaiser runs Teleport for map impact. Garen needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Mordekaiser outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Garen

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Mortal Reminder
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Mordekaiser's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Mordekaiser's burst
Mordekaiser

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
Garen's Worst Matchups
Mordekaiser's Worst Matchups
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