Malzahar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Malzaharvs Aatrox

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malzahar vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aatrox wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Malzahar based on 6 games. Aatrox holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup.

Malzahar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Malzahar 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.

Compare against an opponent
Aatrox - 0.0% win rateAatrox(0.0%)
Malzahar - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Malzahar
0.0% WR
VS
Aatrox vs Malzahar matchup - 100.0% win rate
Aatrox
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Malzahar vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 6
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
7.3
CS / min
7.2
611
DMG / min
721
9,853
Gold / game
11,667
48
Heal / min
477
450
DMG Mitigated / min
1,000
1.2
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Malzahar vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 0.0%, giving Aatrox a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Aatrox 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 sustain, where Aatrox leads by 978 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Malzahar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Malzahar vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Aatrox wins the laning phase against Malzahar in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Malzahar
7.2Aatrox
Malzahar and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
611Malzahar
721Aatrox
Aatrox heavily out-damages Malzahar by 110 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malzahar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aatrox's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,853Malzahar
11,667Aatrox
Aatrox generates a commanding 1,814 more gold per game than Malzahar. This substantial economic advantage means Aatrox consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malzahar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Malzahar
0.7Aatrox
Malzahar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aatrox, 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
498Malzahar
1,477Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 978 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Malzahar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Malzahar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malzahar Build Against Aatrox

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Aatrox are Liandry's Torment, Void Staff and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Malzahar 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 Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar0.0%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox100.0%
Late Game
Aatrox
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar0.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox100.0%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aatrox 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 Malzahar Runes Against Aatrox

Sorcery rune tree - Malzahar primary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malzahar rune vs AatroxManaflow Band - best Malzahar rune vs AatroxTranscendence - best Malzahar rune vs AatroxGathering Storm - best Malzahar rune vs Aatrox
Inspiration rune tree - Malzahar secondary runes vs AatroxInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Malzahar rune vs AatroxCosmic Insight - best Malzahar rune vs Aatrox
0.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Malzahar the best tools to compete against Aatrox in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Malzahar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Malzahar'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 Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Malzahar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.87%2447.688412,88446.3%57.0%
61.31%1997.492812,26256.2%65.5%
54.07%1727.787612,74754.3%53.9%
55.56%1627.576212,80061.7%52.0%
42.41%1587.680012,27643.1%41.9%
52.90%1387.587712,42446.7%57.7%
42.65%1367.581812,84644.0%41.9%
52.99%1347.691412,34247.3%57.0%
57.98%1197.394513,24659.0%57.5%
55.08%1187.577812,34152.0%57.4%
42.73%1107.483212,11041.7%43.5%
54.13%1097.791813,22755.6%53.4%
50.46%1097.579811,13046.5%54.9%
53.70%1087.685912,05754.4%53.2%
51.16%867.990112,59054.5%47.6%
50.59%857.588811,38045.5%56.1%
48.78%827.479812,26753.9%44.2%
58.54%827.878911,42363.0%52.8%
48.15%817.577211,88748.7%47.6%
49.38%817.782312,33060.0%43.1%
48.10%797.581412,63545.5%50.0%
48.10%797.583212,88336.7%55.1%
58.33%727.583311,50466.7%48.5%
47.89%717.287712,76564.3%37.2%
49.30%717.882211,96347.4%51.5%
62.69%677.687712,77462.1%63.2%
55.22%677.584912,31051.7%57.9%
52.31%657.483812,02359.4%45.5%
54.69%647.692112,89465.6%43.8%
50.79%637.586511,68751.7%50.0%
58.06%627.896512,86458.1%58.1%
57.63%598.196312,38665.4%51.5%
42.86%497.51,15912,85642.1%43.3%
50.00%487.285711,37953.6%45.0%
55.32%477.81,05612,94660.0%53.1%
50.00%467.381812,04752.4%48.0%
46.67%457.889911,65673.7%26.9%
38.10%427.675912,66143.8%34.6%
60.00%407.974211,38866.7%50.0%
54.05%377.790413,24658.3%52.0%
55.56%367.787913,00358.8%52.6%
68.57%357.696313,77471.4%66.7%
48.57%357.181711,36952.6%43.8%
60.71%288.080712,63383.3%43.8%
39.29%287.782511,47041.7%37.5%
40.00%257.490412,44037.5%41.2%
58.33%247.797813,21075.0%41.7%
39.13%237.395812,54128.6%43.8%
60.87%237.593813,75566.7%57.1%
59.09%227.491713,34385.7%46.7%
45.45%227.294614,42950.0%43.8%
54.55%227.71,05614,40080.0%47.1%
57.14%218.41,02010,76570.0%45.5%
55.00%207.981012,90066.7%37.5%
50.00%187.792813,33762.5%40.0%
61.11%187.575111,78740.0%87.5%
35.29%177.592511,50845.5%16.7%
58.82%177.390612,76360.0%58.3%
43.75%166.778612,71950.0%41.7%
56.25%168.21,05513,02642.9%66.7%
40.00%157.087612,93425.0%45.5%
33.33%158.075912,25157.1%12.5%
86.67%157.683213,786100.0%81.8%
64.29%147.693313,40383.3%50.0%
57.14%147.492313,59250.0%62.5%
61.54%138.091114,04350.0%71.4%
46.15%137.476710,46755.6%25.0%
27.27%117.596012,5490.0%42.9%
63.64%117.963812,68050.0%71.4%
50.00%107.978911,32360.0%40.0%
60.00%106.784911,95066.7%50.0%
20.00%108.075011,78420.0%20.0%
40.00%105.91,00610,62733.3%50.0%
70.00%107.677914,51550.0%83.3%
40.00%107.884714,00240.0%40.0%
60.00%107.891112,64766.7%57.1%
77.78%97.01,11013,17050.0%85.7%
33.33%97.684312,22350.0%20.0%
66.67%98.078712,21580.0%50.0%
55.56%97.976915,314100.0%42.9%
50.00%87.895814,335100.0%33.3%
50.00%84.259110,14940.0%66.7%
37.50%87.781610,78325.0%50.0%
25.00%87.485914,90325.0%25.0%
42.86%75.874510,33875.0%0.0%
100.00%78.497613,684100.0%100.0%
57.14%77.991116,14733.3%75.0%
14.29%77.478211,67533.3%0.0%
42.86%76.880012,7320.0%75.0%
83.33%63.16229,628100.0%75.0%
83.33%69.282611,22666.7%100.0%
16.67%67.272214,2200.0%20.0%
50.00%68.07509,58133.3%66.7%
100.00%68.71,19116,508100.0%100.0%
66.67%67.798812,6090.0%100.0%
0.00%67.36119,8530.0%0.0%
83.33%67.163312,20166.7%100.0%
33.33%67.896011,89233.3%33.3%
40.00%57.287412,86466.7%0.0%
80.00%57.26408,401100.0%50.0%
40.00%58.178513,05333.3%50.0%

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Malzahar vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malzahar do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Aatrox wins the Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Malzahar do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Malzahar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Malzahar do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Malzahar build against Aatrox?

The best Malzahar build against Aatrox includes Liandry's Torment, Void Staff, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Malzahar runes against Aatrox?

The best Malzahar runes against Aatrox use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Malzahar vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malzahar counter Aatrox?

No, Malzahar struggles against Aatrox with only a 0.0% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Malzahar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.

How do I play Malzahar against Aatrox?

When playing Malzahar against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aatrox has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.