Mordekaiser vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Mordekaiser should control the lane by forcing extended trades where his passive and (W) shield sustain outvalue Gwen's poke and healing.
Prioritize denying Gwen a calm scaling lane by using (E) pull threat and wave pressure to prevent her from stacking (Q).

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by threatening or landing (E) to pull Gwen in, then hit isolated (Q) for maximum damage.
Extend trades only when your passive is active or (R) can isolate Gwen, forcing her to fight without her team.
Punish Gwen when her (W) is down by committing to longer trades where her defensive advantage is lost.

Danger windows

Beware when Gwen has (W) available to block your key spells and when her (R) slow is active for chase potential.
Avoid engaging if you miss (E), as your pull threat and isolated (Q) damage are significantly reduced.
Be cautious of Gwen's power spikes after she stacks (Q) and reaches item spikes, as extended fights favor her damage output.

Early game

Use the early waves to zone Gwen with (E) to set up isolated (Q) hits and keep her from freely stacking (Q).
Avoid missing (E) to maintain threat and force Gwen to play cautiously before level 6.
Stay close enough to keep passive active but respect her (W) untargetable zone to avoid wasted trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) after landing or threatening (E) to isolate Gwen and force a duel she cannot kite.
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades to leverage improved sustain and damage.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) slow and chase; avoid extended fights inside her (W) mist where she negates outside damage.

Win conditions

Win by controlling the wave and using (E) to set up isolated (Q) trades that keep your passive active.
Use (R) to isolate Gwen in side-lane duels or teamfights, denying her escape and outside help.
Force extended AP trades only when (E) or wave state keeps Gwen within your passive range and her (W) is down to maximize your damage and sustain.