Lissandra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Lissandravs Malzahar

BMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lissandra vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lissandra wins with a 55.1% win rate (+10.1%) over Malzahar based on 69 games. Lissandra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup.

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Lissandra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lissandra 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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Lissandra - 55.1% win rate in this matchup
Lissandra
55.1% WR
VS
Malzahar vs Lissandra matchup - 44.9% win rate
Malzahar
44.9% WR

Who Wins the Lissandra vs Malzahar Matchup?

Lissandra wins the Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Lissandra
Matches: 69
55.1%
Win Rate
44.9%
6.7
CS / min
7.5
801
DMG / min
856
12,597
Gold / game
12,881
161
Heal / min
65
479
DMG Mitigated / min
498
1.4
CC / min
1.9
53.6%
Early Game WR
46.4%
56.1%
Late Game WR
43.9%

Lissandra vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 69 recent matches analyzed, Lissandra wins with a 55.1% win rate compared to Malzahar's 44.9%, giving Lissandra a 10.1 percentage point advantage. Lissandra 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lissandra 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.

Lissandra vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Lissandra in League of Legends

Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Lissandra, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Lissandra
7.5Malzahar
Malzahar edges out Lissandra by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malzahar.
Damage
801Lissandra
856Malzahar
Malzahar deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Lissandra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lissandra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malzahar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,597Lissandra
12,881Malzahar
Lissandra and Malzahar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 284 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Lissandra
1.9Malzahar
Malzahar provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lissandra, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malzahar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
639Lissandra
563Malzahar
Lissandra heals and mitigates 77 more damage per minute than Malzahar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Lissandra to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Malzahar.

Best Lissandra Build Against Malzahar

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Lissandra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lissandra against Malzahar are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Lissandra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 9 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 Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lissandra
53.6%
+7.1% advantage
Lissandra early game win rateLissandra53.6%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar46.4%
Late Game
Lissandra
56.1%
+12.2% advantage
Lissandra late game win rateLissandra56.1%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar43.9%

Lissandra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.6% win rate — a 7.1 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Lissandra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lissandra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.1% win rate — 12.2 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Lissandra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lissandra 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 Lissandra Runes Against Malzahar

Domination rune tree - Lissandra primary runes vs MalzaharDomination
Electrocute - best Lissandra rune vs MalzaharCheap Shot - best Lissandra rune vs MalzaharGrisly Mementos - best Lissandra rune vs MalzaharUltimate Hunter - best Lissandra rune vs Malzahar
Sorcery rune tree - Lissandra secondary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Lissandra rune vs MalzaharTranscendence - best Lissandra rune vs Malzahar
60.0% WR

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


Lissandra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Lissandra'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 Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lissandra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.00%1006.882911,70950.0%60.0%
54.88%826.590211,76663.3%50.0%
48.15%816.587811,63150.0%46.8%
55.07%696.780112,59753.6%56.1%
43.55%626.673910,94353.9%36.1%
56.45%626.780810,82951.9%60.0%
54.39%576.388510,87848.1%60.0%
49.12%576.790211,34841.7%54.5%
46.15%526.686710,75050.0%42.9%
42.00%506.883311,88752.4%34.5%
54.76%426.788411,04464.7%48.0%
51.28%395.570811,60125.0%63.0%
50.00%386.677811,40442.9%54.2%
44.44%366.671011,33130.8%52.2%
45.45%336.881012,15938.5%50.0%
33.33%276.072311,76540.0%31.8%
44.44%276.777012,01450.0%42.1%
62.96%276.383710,83475.0%53.3%
64.00%256.974910,01473.3%50.0%
47.83%236.492011,17444.4%50.0%
45.45%226.785912,50133.3%50.0%
50.00%226.279312,36850.0%50.0%
57.14%216.381813,51980.0%50.0%
61.90%216.890211,20380.0%45.5%
72.22%186.677311,19650.0%90.0%
50.00%186.697313,12450.0%50.0%
76.47%177.087313,897100.0%71.4%
41.18%176.589312,80260.0%33.3%
58.82%176.284911,48685.7%40.0%
41.18%176.175310,54540.0%41.7%
46.67%156.480510,47440.0%50.0%
46.67%157.078512,21266.7%41.7%
57.14%146.481012,30166.7%54.5%
42.86%146.979311,28742.9%42.9%
46.15%134.17129,62942.9%50.0%
61.54%136.991813,162100.0%50.0%
16.67%126.79369,20416.7%16.7%
63.64%117.095613,587100.0%50.0%
54.55%116.384011,6570.0%75.0%
27.27%116.891713,30433.3%25.0%
66.67%95.193511,97080.0%50.0%
44.44%96.880212,256100.0%28.6%
77.78%96.788814,322100.0%71.4%
33.33%96.47468,58540.0%25.0%
66.67%96.87559,92940.0%100.0%
55.56%97.384311,38566.7%50.0%
44.44%97.01,00813,81266.7%33.3%
87.50%86.71,21811,330100.0%66.7%
37.50%86.488010,16050.0%33.3%
42.86%74.673111,07625.0%66.7%
57.14%72.06357,01560.0%50.0%
33.33%65.382710,99950.0%25.0%
33.33%67.01,16514,7130.0%33.3%
50.00%65.885012,748100.0%25.0%
50.00%66.476310,65033.3%66.7%
66.67%62.86079,991100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.390911,5150.0%50.0%
20.00%51.84187,0570.0%100.0%
20.00%55.865910,91350.0%0.0%
80.00%56.792012,965100.0%66.7%
40.00%54.91,02512,6540.0%50.0%
40.00%53.163812,160100.0%25.0%
40.00%57.21,22913,57550.0%33.3%
40.00%55.872314,8620.0%40.0%
60.00%56.27519,297100.0%33.3%
100.00%57.21,07011,231100.0%100.0%
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Lissandra vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lissandra do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Lissandra wins the Lissandra 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 69 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lissandra do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Lissandra has the advantage against Malzahar with a 53.6% win rate versus 46.4%. Lissandra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lissandra do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Lissandra takes over the Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to 43.9%. Lissandra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup?

Lissandra wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 55.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 10.1 percentage point advantage means Lissandra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 69 games analyzed.

What is the best Lissandra build against Malzahar?

The best Lissandra build against Malzahar includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance 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 Lissandra runes against Malzahar?

The best Lissandra runes against Malzahar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Lissandra vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lissandra counter Malzahar?

Yes, Lissandra has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 55.1% win rate. Lissandra strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Lissandra against Malzahar?

When playing Lissandra 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.