Why doesn’t Morde’s W tick when alone?

Having that much power tied to a lane feels bad man

Illaoi’s power is pretty tied to lane also, but she’s a greater 2v1 threat when nesting up in a lane and pushing (morde can 2v1, but it’s very conditional on how much CC and how tanky the opponents are, and how skilled at kiting)

See what I’m saying? His power is tied to lane but unlike say, illaoi, he’s not even that “safe” in lane. Even his E is sort of lane dependent shield-generation wise. But not quite as literally as W