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Mordekaiser vs Gragas

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control lane where Mordekaiser must pressure Gragas to prevent him from using passive sustain effectively.
Mordekaiser should manage medium lane pressure and aim to force extended trades that favor his sustained damage and isolation potential.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (E) to pull Gragas in, then hit isolated (Q) for maximum damage.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or when (W) shield is up, as he can mitigate damage and countertrade.
Use passive damage and (W) shield to sustain through Gragas's short burst trades and force longer fights.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun engage and (R) displacement, especially when his passive sustain is available.
Avoid extended trades immediately after missing (E), as Gragas can punish with burst and crowd control.
Be cautious when (R) is off cooldown, as he can disrupt your engage or knock you out of position.

Early game

Use early levels to threaten (E) pulls and zone Gragas from safely farming to limit his passive healing.
Avoid committing if (E) misses, as Gragas can punish with his burst and stun.
Prepare to extend trades once passive damage and (W) shield are active to outlast Gragas's short trade burst.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) after landing or threatening (E) to isolate Gragas and force a duel he cannot kite.
First AP bruiser item: Force longer trades when (E) or wave state keeps Gragas nearby to maximize sustained damage and durability.
Respect Gragas's level 6 (R) displacement and his first AP or tank item spike by avoiding all-ins without cooldown advantage.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force extended trades where Mordekaiser's passive damage dominates.
Isolate Gragas with (R) when all-in math is favorable to deny his escape and jungle assistance.
Maintain sustained pressure through (W) shield and item spikes to outlast Gragas's short burst trades and secure lane control.