Mordekaiser is a powerful AP bruiser who dominates the toplane through his strong trading potential and formidable scaling. His ability to isolate and defeat opponents in his Death Realm makes him particularly threatening in both lane and teamfights.

Core Strengths:

• Excellent against short-range champions
• Strong early game trading
• Powerful AP scaling
• Effective duelist with ultimate

Key Counters:

• Gangplank (can cleanse ultimate with W)
• Olaf (wins 1v1 in Death Realm)
• Trundle (outduels in Death Realm)

Skill Order Priority:

1. Q (Obliterate)
2. E (Death's Grasp)
3. W (Indestructible)

• Take R (Realm of Death) at levels 6, 11, and 16

Skill Strategy:

• Q maximized first for waveclear and trading
• E second for engage potential
• W last, use late in trades to maximize shield value
• Ultimate gives 10% stat steal from killed targets

Core Build Path: Starting Items:

• Doran's Shield + Health Potion
• OR Doran's Ring + 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)
• Force of Nature (heavy AP)

Lane Strategy:

• Against melee: Trade with Q through minion wave
• Against ranged: Land E to engage, then activate passive
• Use W strategically for shield timing
• Ultimate provides strong gank escape and 1v2 potential
• Focus on CS and scaling if in unfavorable matchup

This AP bruiser build path balances damage and durability, making Mordekaiser a threat throughout all game stages while maintaining survivability in teamfights.

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