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Nasus vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe farming to build (Q) stacks and avoid early all-ins before your damage is meaningful.
Avoid giving Mordekaiser passive lane control to prevent him from forcing extended trades where his shield and (R) isolate you.
This is a scale vs control matchup where Nasus must survive early pressure and punish isolated fights after level 6 and stacking.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (W) is available to punish Mordekaiser's lack of mobility and prevent his extended passive damage.
Avoid extended trades before (R) and meaningful (Q) stacks; short poke and retreat to preserve health.
When Mordekaiser misses (E), use that window to step forward and stack (Q) or force a short trade with (W) slow.

Danger windows

Mordekaiser is dangerous when (E) lands, pulling you into his passive zone; avoid getting caught out of position.
The realm (R) at level 6 can isolate you and force unfavorable duels; play around its cooldown and keep wave control.
Be cautious when (W) shield is up as it can absorb damage and heal Mordekaiser, extending trades against you.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting with (Q) near your tower to minimize Mordekaiser's pull (E) threat and avoid extended trades.
Use (W) to slow Mordekaiser when he overcommits, but save it for when he cannot easily disengage.
Avoid fighting before level 6 unless Mordekaiser misses (E), then step forward to punish briefly.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to survive longer trades and punish Mordekaiser if he cannot kite you during the realm duration.
Once you have high (Q) stacks, pressure side lanes to force Mordekaiser to respect your dueling threat.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) isolation and first AP bruiser item timing by avoiding extended fights without (W) or (R) yourself.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by stacking (Q) safely and using (W) to punish Mordekaiser's overextensions.
Reach level 6 and high (Q) stacks to become a side-lane threat that forces Mordekaiser to respect your extended fight potential.
Use (R) and (W) to force isolated duels where your scaling damage and slows overpower Mordekaiser's lack of mobility.