Fizz - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.1%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Fizzvs Malzahar

SAssassinFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fizz vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Fizz wins with a 55.1% win rate (+10.1%) over Malzahar based on 267 games. Fizz holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup.

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Fizz Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fizz performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Fizz - 55.1% win rate in this matchup
Fizz
55.1% WR
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Malzahar vs Fizz matchup - 44.9% win rate
Malzahar
44.9% WR

Who Wins the Fizz vs Malzahar Matchup?

Fizz wins the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Fizz
Matches: 267
55.1%
Win Rate
44.9%
5.9
CS / min
7.2
844
DMG / min
819
13,120
Gold / game
12,333
141
Heal / min
55
493
DMG Mitigated / min
489
0.4
CC / min
1.7
57.7%
Early Game WR
42.3%
53.5%
Late Game WR
46.5%

Fizz vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Fizz vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 267 recent matches analyzed, Fizz wins with a 55.1% win rate compared to Malzahar's 44.9%, giving Fizz a 10.1 percentage point advantage. Fizz dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malzahar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fizz players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Fizz vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Fizz wins the laning phase against Malzahar in League of Legends

Fizz is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Fizz holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Fizz
7.2Malzahar
Malzahar significantly out-farms Fizz by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Fizz players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
844Fizz
819Malzahar
Damage output is virtually even between Fizz and Malzahar, with only 25 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,120Fizz
12,333Malzahar
Fizz earns 787 more gold per game than Malzahar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Fizz slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Fizz
1.7Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Fizz, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malzahar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Fizz should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
634Fizz
544Malzahar
Fizz heals and mitigates 91 more damage per minute than Malzahar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Fizz to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Malzahar.

Best Fizz Build Against Malzahar

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Fizz needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fizz against Malzahar are Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil and Lich Bane. This combination gives Fizz an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fizz
57.7%
+15.5% advantage
Fizz early game win rateFizz57.7%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar42.3%
Late Game
Fizz
53.5%
+7.1% advantage
Fizz late game win rateFizz53.5%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar46.5%

Fizz dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.5 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Fizz can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fizz is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.5% win rate — 7.1 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Fizz, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Fizz holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Malzahar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Fizz Runes Against Malzahar

Domination rune tree - Fizz primary runes vs MalzaharDomination
Electrocute - best Fizz rune vs MalzaharSudden Impact - best Fizz rune vs MalzaharGrisly Mementos - best Fizz rune vs MalzaharTreasure Hunter - best Fizz rune vs Malzahar
Sorcery rune tree - Fizz secondary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Scorch - best Fizz rune vs MalzaharTranscendence - best Fizz rune vs Malzahar
58.6% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Fizz to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Fizz matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Fizz's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fizz matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.06%2675.984413,12057.7%53.5%
49.06%2676.087112,93855.3%45.1%
46.43%2525.985512,24545.5%47.3%
49.53%2145.982813,00259.5%43.1%
61.05%1906.087712,35368.2%54.9%
49.73%1835.889012,03546.6%52.6%
46.43%1685.277311,95346.9%46.0%
51.22%1645.681413,22749.1%52.3%
58.33%1565.685511,62449.3%66.3%
46.45%1556.073511,71859.7%34.9%
51.30%1546.078412,17350.0%52.3%
47.97%1485.889912,50553.7%43.2%
49.66%1475.484412,10846.4%52.6%
58.99%1395.784612,69662.1%56.8%
61.03%1366.190211,70467.1%52.6%
58.33%1325.586512,70765.4%53.8%
53.17%1265.580112,11051.7%54.5%
38.40%1256.182812,79331.4%43.2%
52.80%1256.081112,43567.9%41.7%
54.78%1155.992712,57461.5%49.2%
54.35%926.289413,01850.0%57.1%
57.14%916.085913,42160.0%54.9%
62.92%895.984313,23466.7%61.0%
54.02%875.781612,87662.5%49.1%
58.33%846.088213,34473.3%50.0%
57.14%845.879111,78654.5%60.0%
52.00%755.091011,80151.2%52.9%
60.00%755.983012,23658.8%61.0%
50.68%735.984313,10756.3%46.3%
54.79%735.885112,33760.6%50.0%
62.12%665.985612,08665.5%59.5%
50.77%655.379512,20744.0%55.0%
48.44%646.092012,94258.1%39.4%
43.75%646.182012,56146.4%41.7%
50.79%635.680412,46754.8%46.9%
55.74%615.994812,55460.0%52.8%
50.00%525.282311,78648.0%51.9%
68.63%516.295113,13466.7%70.0%
45.65%465.491012,00952.6%40.7%
53.33%456.284112,50842.1%61.5%
55.56%456.092114,15264.3%51.6%
31.43%351.566412,56933.3%30.0%
61.76%344.586713,11561.5%61.9%
44.12%345.880812,15741.2%47.1%
54.55%335.586712,99542.9%63.2%
39.39%335.290714,51942.9%38.5%
53.13%325.887511,91356.3%50.0%
67.74%311.780815,18864.3%70.6%
48.28%295.984813,75730.0%57.9%
44.83%292.580212,92841.7%47.1%
48.28%295.477312,08553.9%43.8%
51.72%295.691411,86350.0%52.9%
46.43%286.087312,74746.1%46.7%
28.57%282.083314,15011.1%36.8%
59.26%271.171613,62563.6%56.3%
55.56%275.675611,16250.0%60.0%
29.63%271.472113,05930.0%29.4%
42.31%265.782512,63645.5%40.0%
53.85%261.967512,35266.7%42.9%
50.00%241.870711,52758.3%41.7%
65.22%235.877812,09360.0%69.2%
40.91%225.687913,60657.1%33.3%
59.09%221.157712,75766.7%53.9%
72.73%226.471711,52284.6%55.6%
60.00%206.499412,68870.0%50.0%
45.00%202.581913,67460.0%30.0%
73.68%195.795113,10177.8%70.0%
47.37%191.873713,38660.0%42.9%
50.00%181.271211,56822.2%77.8%
35.29%175.479713,27020.0%41.7%
35.29%173.775413,10628.6%40.0%
37.50%166.487313,47342.9%33.3%
43.75%161.576112,86850.0%37.5%
50.00%164.692213,71944.4%57.1%
66.67%154.37229,25170.0%60.0%
53.33%154.771611,18550.0%57.1%
73.33%152.376612,81666.7%77.8%
33.33%154.987614,21766.7%11.1%
60.00%154.776413,9080.0%69.2%
57.14%145.569412,81450.0%62.5%
42.86%145.087912,55550.0%37.5%
41.67%121.071912,72550.0%33.3%
58.33%121.671412,88966.7%50.0%
41.67%125.81,03312,39850.0%33.3%
63.64%116.771610,61471.4%50.0%
45.45%112.082711,44166.7%37.5%
30.00%105.387710,59160.0%0.0%
50.00%104.41,08714,28133.3%75.0%
40.00%102.563411,55457.1%0.0%
50.00%105.794411,01433.3%75.0%
70.00%101.177314,87660.0%80.0%
60.00%101.574215,386100.0%20.0%
50.00%105.278211,80866.7%25.0%
55.56%96.273710,73157.1%50.0%
44.44%95.979614,401100.0%16.7%
44.44%92.966510,98342.9%50.0%
22.22%92.892414,09333.3%16.7%
44.44%95.288112,397100.0%16.7%
55.56%94.273211,63450.0%66.7%
25.00%85.573313,0840.0%50.0%
25.00%85.98947,37740.0%0.0%
42.86%70.997910,39425.0%66.7%
57.14%73.96749,83680.0%0.0%
57.14%75.380611,874100.0%25.0%
66.67%66.372513,23666.7%66.7%
50.00%61.288615,595100.0%40.0%
66.67%64.891914,286100.0%60.0%
83.33%64.881213,96566.7%100.0%
33.33%64.395612,05350.0%0.0%
50.00%63.168713,32550.0%50.0%
33.33%65.899211,65233.3%33.3%
50.00%65.478213,0960.0%60.0%
50.00%63.579212,45566.7%33.3%
40.00%55.874212,1390.0%66.7%
100.00%56.11,06013,734100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.685712,812100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.682114,071100.0%50.0%
60.00%52.282614,757100.0%33.3%
100.00%55.583311,060100.0%100.0%
60.00%54.095412,5550.0%75.0%
80.00%55.499816,217100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.265310,62975.0%100.0%
80.00%51.77098,37466.7%100.0%
0.00%55.791711,8190.0%0.0%
20.00%53.171714,42433.3%0.0%

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Fizz vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fizz do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Fizz wins the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup with a 55.1% win rate compared to Malzahar's 44.9%, a 10.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 267 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Fizz do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Fizz has the advantage against Malzahar with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. Fizz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fizz do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Fizz takes over the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to 46.5%. Fizz scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup?

Fizz wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 55.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.1 percentage point advantage means Fizz is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 267 games analyzed.

What is the best Fizz build against Malzahar?

The best Fizz build against Malzahar includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil, Lich Bane with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fizz runes against Malzahar?

The best Fizz runes against Malzahar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.6% win rate in the Fizz vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fizz counter Malzahar?

Yes, Fizz has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 55.1% win rate. Fizz strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Fizz against Malzahar?

When playing Fizz against Malzahar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.