Lulu - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Luluvs Malzahar

DSupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lulu vs Malzahar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lulu wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Malzahar based on 6 games. Lulu wins the early laning phase while Malzahar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup.

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Lulu Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lulu 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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Lulu - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Lulu
50.0% WR
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Malzahar vs Lulu matchup - 50.0% win rate
Malzahar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Lulu vs Malzahar Matchup?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
0.9
CS / min
3.1
323
DMG / min
677
8,571
Gold / game
10,079
161
Heal / min
67
478
DMG Mitigated / min
521
1.2
CC / min
2.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Lulu vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Lulu vs Malzahar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 50.0%, giving Lulu a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lulu controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lulu needs to press advantages before Malzahar reaches their power spikes, while Malzahar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Malzahar leads by 2.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Malzahar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lulu vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Lulu, 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
0.9Lulu
3.1Malzahar
Malzahar significantly out-farms Lulu by 2.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 34 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Lulu players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
323Lulu
677Malzahar
Malzahar heavily out-damages Lulu by 355 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Malzahar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,571Lulu
10,079Malzahar
Malzahar generates a commanding 1,508 more gold per game than Lulu. This substantial economic advantage means Malzahar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lulu should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Lulu
2.0Malzahar
Malzahar provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lulu, 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
639Lulu
588Malzahar
Lulu heals and mitigates 51 more damage per minute than Malzahar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Lulu to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Malzahar.

Best Lulu Build Against Malzahar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Lulu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lulu against Malzahar are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Lulu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lulu
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Lulu early game win rateLulu66.7%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar33.3%
Late Game
Malzahar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Lulu late game win rateLulu33.3%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar66.7%

Lulu dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Lulu can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Lulu. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Lulu must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malzahar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malzahar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Lulu Runes Against Malzahar

Sorcery rune tree - Lulu primary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Summon Aery - best Lulu rune vs MalzaharManaflow Band - best Lulu rune vs MalzaharTranscendence - best Lulu rune vs MalzaharScorch - best Lulu rune vs Malzahar
Resolve rune tree - Lulu secondary runes vs MalzaharResolve
Bone Plating - best Lulu rune vs MalzaharRevitalize - best Lulu rune vs Malzahar
25.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Lulu maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malzahar.


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

Lulu 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
48.73%2361.12238,44144.4%51.4%
47.27%1650.92368,10450.8%45.1%
46.53%1440.92327,80045.3%47.8%
54.01%1371.02087,99749.1%57.7%
40.00%1251.02357,88543.5%36.5%
51.30%1151.02158,03850.9%51.7%
45.54%1121.02428,00938.9%51.7%
47.57%1031.02118,55835.9%54.7%
45.63%1030.92398,52135.0%52.4%
48.96%960.92378,55835.9%57.9%
47.19%891.02298,08942.9%51.1%
45.57%791.02528,40861.8%33.3%
46.38%691.02538,58138.7%52.6%
50.75%671.02447,83850.0%51.4%
47.62%631.02417,85048.4%46.9%
57.38%611.02708,52150.0%62.2%
50.82%610.92958,66762.5%43.2%
47.06%511.12568,23840.9%51.7%
53.06%491.02147,64045.5%59.3%
50.00%461.02537,85645.5%54.2%
48.89%450.92156,45454.8%35.7%
40.91%441.02507,92631.8%50.0%
46.51%431.02428,22441.2%50.0%
48.84%431.02366,81047.8%50.0%
62.79%430.92968,12475.0%52.2%
43.90%411.02047,72155.6%34.8%
58.97%390.92887,72660.9%56.3%
63.16%381.12777,50050.0%75.0%
57.14%351.02239,40650.0%61.9%
58.82%341.22659,31085.7%51.9%
62.50%320.92508,75453.9%68.4%
46.67%301.01917,76642.9%50.0%
44.44%271.02429,1300.0%63.2%
61.11%181.02458,63250.0%70.0%
52.94%170.92408,16457.1%50.0%
47.06%170.92338,02337.5%55.6%
58.82%171.12588,48875.0%44.4%
43.75%160.92388,58625.0%50.0%
50.00%160.82658,54650.0%50.0%
53.33%150.82698,49842.9%62.5%
41.67%121.02336,72433.3%50.0%
50.00%102.02678,15850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.32277,35666.7%75.0%
77.78%90.926710,108100.0%60.0%
42.86%70.92518,27966.7%25.0%
85.71%71.92787,163100.0%75.0%
50.00%60.93238,57166.7%33.3%
83.33%60.82199,189100.0%75.0%
80.00%50.92108,360100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.82439,09150.0%33.3%
80.00%51.01946,488100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.03387,471100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.93006,04833.3%50.0%

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Lulu vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lulu do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lulu do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Lulu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lulu do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Lulu is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Lulu build against Malzahar?

The best Lulu build against Malzahar includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lulu runes against Malzahar?

The best Lulu runes against Malzahar use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Lulu vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lulu counter Malzahar?

Yes, Lulu has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate. Lulu slightly edges out Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Lulu against Malzahar?

When playing Lulu 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.