
Best Mordekaiser ARAM Builds & Guide
Here's a comprehensive ARAM guide for Mordekaiser, focusing on optimal builds and strategies:
ARAM Build Overview Win Rate: 53.0% (based on 32,657 matches)
Core Runes:
- Conqueror (Primary)
- Triumph
- Legend: Tenacity
- Last Stand
- Secondary tree options vary based on playstyle
Summoner Spells:
- Flash (Essential)
- Snowball/Mark (Recommended for gap closing)
Core Items Build Path:
- Starter: Riftmaker
- Demonic Embrace
- Mercury's Treads/Plated Steelcaps
- Spirit Visage
- Thornmail
- Situational Tank Item
Ability Order:
- Q (Obliterate)
- E (Death's Grasp)
- W (Indestructible)
- Max R whenever possible
Key Combos:
- Basic Engage: Q > Auto Attack > E (when target tries to escape)
- Guaranteed Q: Close-range E > Auto Attack > Q at landing spot
- Trading Pattern: Weave Auto Attacks and Q between cooldowns
Counter Matchups: Strong Against:
- Short-range champions
- Auto-attack reliant champions
- Immobile carries
Weak Against:
- Long-range poke
- Heavy CC teams
- Mobile champions
Note: ARAM has no specific balance adjustments for Mordekaiser's abilities or stats.
Situational Items:
- Force of Nature (vs heavy AP)
- Dead Man's Plate (vs AD)
- Zhonya's Hourglass (vs burst)
- Rylai's Crystal Scepter (vs mobile teams)
Advanced Tips:
- Use ultimate on high-priority targets during teamfights
- Stack passive before major objectives
- Position aggressively when passive is active
- Save W for crucial damage mitigation moments
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