Mordekaiser is a powerful AP bruiser who excels in the top lane, particularly against short-range champions and those with weak early games. His ability to sustain in lane while dealing consistent damage makes him a formidable opponent throughout all game phases.

Core Strengths:

• Strong AP bruiser with excellent sustainability
• Powerful 1v1 potential, especially post-level 6
• Effective against melee champions
• Strong wave clear and trading potential
• Can counter ganks with ultimate ability

Counter Picks to Avoid:

• Gangplank (can cleanse ultimate with W)
• Olaf (wins 1v1 even in death realm)
• Trundle (outduels in ultimate)

Ability Priority:

1. Q - Death's Grasp (Max First)
2. E - Death's Grasp
3. W - Indestructible R - Realm of Death (Take at 6/11/16)

Key Ability Tips:

• Use Q for wave clear and trading near minions
• E pulls enemies closer, essential against ranged champions
• Save W for maximum shield value during trades
• Ultimate steals 10% of target's base stats; use on strongest enemy during ganks

Core Item Build: Starting Items:

• Doran's Shield
• Health Potion

Core Items:

• Riftmaker
• Demonic Embrace
• Rylai's Crystal Scepter

Situational Items:

• Spirit Visage (vs AP)
• Thornmail (vs AD)
• Dead Man's Plate (mobility)

Building Strategy: Focus on AP bruiser items that provide both health and ability power early, transitioning into tank items later for team fight survivability.

Laning Strategy:

• Pressure melee champions with Q and passive
• Use E to engage on ranged opponents
• Time W shield for maximum effectiveness in trades
• Post-6, use ultimate to counter ganks by isolating stronger opponent

This champion excels at sustained fights and becomes increasingly dangerous as the game progresses, particularly in isolated 1v1 scenarios within his death realm.

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