Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Mordekaiser
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

51.5%
Mordekaiser win rate vs Smolder
Skill matchup — could go either way
134
Games Analyzed
51.5%
Mordekaiser WR
48.5%
Smolder WR
+119
Avg Gold Diff @15
Mordekaiser
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Mordekaiser
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Mordekaiser
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Mordekaiser
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Mordekaiser is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Mordekaiser deals AP damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Smolder will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Mordekaiser should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Smolder's Weakness
Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Mordekaiser Win Condition
Ult the carry, stat-check in death realm, passive burn
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Mordekaiser

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

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