What do I build on Mordekaiser?

magic pole·Oct 6, 2015·1 votes·527 views

his damage spells seem to scale off both AD and AP. I couldn't tell what gives me more bang for my buck, so I just bought items that had both...

it seemed pretty strong, but it was hard to tell. If i could walk up to someone they would usually lose about 1/2-1/1 their health if i landed Qs. problem is i couldn't really get to anyone, so I built and finished full tank so i wouldn't die while walking up to them.

I was thinking might help but not sure...

anyway I'm pretty confused what to even build on this guy, should I consider full AP or full AD? which would do more damage

4 Comments

EndlessSorcererOct 6, 20152 votes

Here is a pretty common build for Mordekaiser and a quick, quick explanation of why certain items are built.

item 3047 or item 3111 or item 3158 or item 3020 Pick according to team compositions and personal preference. I generally prefer the defensive options. item 3078 for mobility and Spellblade. item 3116 provides a long ranged single-target slow with your ultimate (and a shorter one on your other abilities). This lets you stay on a target more effectively while increasing your ultimate's damage (4% max health) and strengthening your W (damage and heal). item 3053 for the shield, AD, and stronger Spellblade procs item 3143 or item 3742 for effective health against physical damage and whichever effects your prefer. item 3102 for effective health against magic damage and the ability to negate a spell.

The nature of his kit means that both AD and AP are near-equally effective on him, empowering different aspects of his kit. However, you want to build a mixture of durability and damage. As a result, you don't really have to focus entirely on AD or AP and can instead build a decent amount of both, choosing items for durability, mobility, and their effects.

GinnyOct 6, 20151 votes

Ooh, good point on the Rylai's. I think I'm gonna try that.

EndlessSorcererOct 6, 20151 votes

In addition, I don't believe that Mordekaiser's 2nd and 3rd hits of Q apply on-hit effects such as Frozen Mallet or lifesteal (though I may be wrong).

GinnyOct 6, 20151 votes

Tanky AD - instead of Rylai's, build a Frozen Mallet. Instead of Gunblade, build a Bloodthirster or Infinity Edge. Keep the Tri-Force. Instead of a Guinsoo's, build something like Sterakk's Gage.