Mordekaiser vs Tryndamere TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Mordekaiser

VS

Top

Tryndamere

Mordekaiser vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using wave and (E) pull pressure to force extended trades where your passive and (Q) isolated damage shine.
Avoid giving Tryndamere easy Fury buildup or free side-lane pressure by denying him calm scaling opportunities.
This is a control versus splitpush matchup where Mordekaiser must use isolation and extended fights to counter Tryndamere's all-in and sustain.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (E) to pull Tryndamere in, follow with isolated (Q), and extend trades while your passive and (W) shield sustain you.
Punish Tryndamere after he uses (E) forward or when his Fury is low to reduce his healing and chase potential.
Avoid engaging when (E) is down or Tryndamere can easily kite out of your passive range, as your damage and engage drop significantly.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tryndamere has high Fury and (R) available, as he can turn low-health trades into kills.
Avoid extended trades without (W) shield value or when your (E) is on cooldown, as you lose your main engage and sustain.
Watch for (E) gap close combined with (W) slow, which can punish missed (E) pulls or poor positioning.

Early game

Use early levels to threaten (E) pulls and keep Tryndamere near your passive range before he stacks Fury.
Avoid committing to trades without (E) ready to prevent being kited or punished.
Prioritize slow wave states to maximize chances of landing isolated (Q) hits and forcing Tryndamere into unfavorable trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Tryndamere and force duels he cannot easily escape, but wait for (E) or wave pressure to ensure he cannot kite.
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades where your sustained damage and shield healing outvalue his burst.
Respect Tryndamere's level 6 (R) death denial and high Fury trades by avoiding all-ins unless you have (R) and (E) ready to control the fight.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force Tryndamere into extended AP trades where your passive and (Q) isolated damage dominate.
At level 6, isolate Tryndamere with (R) when you have health or item advantage to force favorable duels.
Deny Tryndamere Fury buildup and side-lane pressure by controlling the wave and punishing his (E) cooldown windows to limit his all-in potential.