LeBlancvs Malzahar
LeBlanc vs Malzahar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malzahar wins with a 50.8% win rate (+1.6%) over LeBlanc based on 63 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while LeBlanc scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup.
LeBlanc Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how LeBlanc 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.
Malzahar(49.2%)Who Wins the LeBlanc vs Malzahar Matchup?
LeBlanc vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 63 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 50.8% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 49.2%, giving Malzahar a 1.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but LeBlanc outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before LeBlanc reaches their power spikes, while LeBlanc should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. While Malzahar is slightly favored, LeBlanc can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Malzahar's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
LeBlanc vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against LeBlanc, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best LeBlanc Build Against Malzahar
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats LeBlanc needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for LeBlanc against Malzahar are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives LeBlanc an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
LeBlanc48.3%Malzahar51.7%LeBlanc50.0%Malzahar50.0%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Malzahar has a meaningful 51.7% win rate, outperforming LeBlanc by 3.4 percentage points. Malzahar players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with LeBlanc at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Malzahar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malzahar has the edge early, but LeBlanc gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best LeBlanc Runes Against Malzahar
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps LeBlanc maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malzahar.
LeBlanc matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows LeBlanc'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 LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.31% | 93 | 6.1 | 889 | 11,931 | 42.5% | 52.2% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 5.8 | 840 | 11,925 | 44.8% | 54.4% | |
| 38.24% | 68 | 5.2 | 778 | 11,367 | 22.2% | 48.8% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 6.2 | 784 | 11,132 | 48.3% | 50.0% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 5.9 | 821 | 11,745 | 54.2% | 44.8% | |
| 33.33% | 51 | 6.0 | 951 | 12,499 | 50.0% | 22.6% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 5.9 | 871 | 11,958 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 5.8 | 866 | 11,953 | 44.4% | 38.7% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 5.5 | 826 | 11,618 | 41.2% | 51.6% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 5.8 | 1,021 | 12,964 | 77.8% | 55.2% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.0 | 894 | 11,658 | 63.6% | 25.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.3 | 735 | 10,913 | 47.8% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 6.1 | 917 | 12,614 | 58.8% | 43.5% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.2 | 830 | 11,803 | 60.0% | 48.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 5.5 | 841 | 11,028 | 44.4% | 52.4% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 6.5 | 828 | 10,613 | 65.2% | 58.3% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 5.1 | 854 | 12,304 | 25.0% | 42.3% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 5.9 | 833 | 11,529 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 5.4 | 760 | 11,433 | 38.9% | 60.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 6.0 | 925 | 11,986 | 62.5% | 58.8% | |
| 66.67% | 30 | 5.6 | 818 | 12,304 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 5.4 | 751 | 11,196 | 50.0% | 27.8% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 5.7 | 1,019 | 12,882 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 5.8 | 915 | 12,269 | 63.6% | 18.8% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 999 | 13,271 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 849 | 12,202 | 87.5% | 35.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.8 | 902 | 11,931 | 55.6% | 53.3% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 6.2 | 908 | 11,287 | 71.4% | 70.0% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 3.8 | 720 | 9,185 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.3 | 903 | 12,100 | 70.0% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 1,013 | 12,171 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.9 | 916 | 12,088 | 42.9% | 58.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.9 | 864 | 11,087 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.0 | 839 | 12,542 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 5.2 | 1,006 | 12,233 | 70.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.0 | 932 | 11,737 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 3.5 | 693 | 9,951 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.7 | 739 | 10,888 | 87.5% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 858 | 12,747 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 830 | 11,035 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.4 | 809 | 11,709 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 1,111 | 12,135 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.1 | 723 | 9,313 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.9 | 643 | 10,052 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.6 | 807 | 11,286 | 60.0% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.6 | 847 | 10,068 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 697 | 11,506 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 1,088 | 14,160 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.4 | 758 | 10,615 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 884 | 11,380 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.2 | 656 | 10,232 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,100 | 13,166 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,000 | 12,581 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 845 | 11,258 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 832 | 12,439 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 666 | 11,138 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.8 | 786 | 10,273 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.6 | 957 | 13,385 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.1 | 967 | 11,323 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 826 | 9,226 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 1,029 | 11,544 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 939 | 12,258 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 696 | 10,200 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 791 | 10,335 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 798 | 12,625 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,165 | 14,661 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 833 | 16,054 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 724 | 11,365 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 605 | 6,879 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 622 | 10,665 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,082 | 14,187 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 928 | 10,810 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,068 | 12,179 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 635 | 10,806 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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LeBlanc vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does LeBlanc do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup with a 50.8% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 49.2%, a 1.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 63 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does LeBlanc do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against LeBlanc with a 51.7% win rate versus 48.3%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does LeBlanc do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, LeBlanc takes over the LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. LeBlanc scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against LeBlanc with a 50.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.6 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 63 games analyzed.
What is the best LeBlanc build against Malzahar?
The best LeBlanc build against Malzahar includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Mejai's Soulstealer with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best LeBlanc runes against Malzahar?
The best LeBlanc runes against Malzahar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.8% win rate in the LeBlanc vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does LeBlanc counter Malzahar?
No, LeBlanc struggles against Malzahar with only a 49.2% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.
How do I play LeBlanc against Malzahar?
When playing LeBlanc against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malzahar in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.