MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Garen vs Mordekaiser
In Top, Garen wins 48% against Mordekaiser across 2,621 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Garen behind by 656 gold.
Does Garen counter Mordekaiser?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Garen over 2,621 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Mordekaiser as Garen
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 58% over 994 games; 300 behind drops it to 42% over 1,627.
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:35; the level 6 spike lands around 5:32. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.