Malzahar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%

Malzaharvs Aurelion Sol

AMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Malzahar wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Aurelion Sol based on 150 games. Aurelion Sol wins the early laning phase while Malzahar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

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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.

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Malzahar - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Malzahar
53.3% WR
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Aurelion Sol vs Malzahar matchup - 46.7% win rate
Aurelion Sol
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Malzahar wins the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Malzahar
Matches: 150
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
7.6
CS / min
6.9
869
DMG / min
900
12,449
Gold / game
12,269
72
Heal / min
118
465
DMG Mitigated / min
411
1.8
CC / min
0.7
49.1%
Early Game WR
50.9%
55.9%
Late Game WR
44.1%

Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 150 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 46.7%, giving Malzahar a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurelion Sol controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurelion Sol 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 crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malzahar players can confidently pick into Aurelion Sol and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurelion Sol away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.6Malzahar
6.9Aurelion Sol
Malzahar edges out Aurelion Sol by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malzahar.
Damage
869Malzahar
900Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Malzahar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malzahar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aurelion Sol's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,449Malzahar
12,269Aurelion Sol
Malzahar and Aurelion Sol generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 180 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.8Malzahar
0.7Aurelion Sol
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Aurelion Sol, with 1.1 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. Aurelion Sol should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
537Malzahar
529Aurelion Sol
Malzahar and Aurelion Sol have comparable sustain profiles, with only 8 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Malzahar Build Against Aurelion Sol

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Aurelion Sol are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Malzahar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 88.9% win rate across 9 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurelion Sol
50.9%
+1.8% advantage
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar49.1%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol50.9%
Late Game
Malzahar
55.9%
+11.8% advantage
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar55.9%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol44.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malzahar and Aurelion Sol, with Aurelion Sol holding a razor-thin 50.9% win rate edge (+1.8%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.9% win rate — 11.8 points above Aurelion Sol. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aurelion Sol has the edge early, but Malzahar 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 Malzahar Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Sorcery rune tree - Malzahar primary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Malzahar rune vs Aurelion SolManaflow Band - best Malzahar rune vs Aurelion SolTranscendence - best Malzahar rune vs Aurelion SolScorch - best Malzahar rune vs Aurelion Sol
Inspiration rune tree - Malzahar secondary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Malzahar rune vs Aurelion SolMagical Footwear - best Malzahar rune vs Aurelion Sol
63.2% WR

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


Malzahar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.08%4157.688112,45046.7%54.0%
55.31%3587.592212,41960.3%51.5%
49.23%3237.590812,55359.2%42.5%
44.94%2677.281912,33342.3%46.5%
51.85%2437.593912,13443.0%58.8%
52.19%2287.396812,52045.6%56.5%
49.77%2137.580512,37950.6%49.2%
54.82%1977.583811,93656.8%52.9%
51.78%1977.478212,11650.0%53.1%
51.04%1927.587812,48842.2%58.8%
53.44%1897.577112,22863.9%45.3%
53.98%1767.480511,85552.0%55.6%
51.81%1667.392512,26047.9%54.7%
53.01%1667.385612,00252.9%53.1%
53.33%1507.686912,44949.1%55.9%
46.62%1487.482511,91744.3%48.3%
54.68%1397.589812,68343.8%60.4%
48.91%1377.289713,02345.2%50.5%
53.73%1347.588412,68051.8%55.1%
40.15%1327.579211,74145.8%35.6%
53.44%1317.388112,49450.0%55.8%
47.97%1237.788112,47639.6%54.3%
55.74%1227.71,02612,45159.6%52.3%
48.28%1167.689912,94236.2%56.5%
43.10%1167.481712,07543.8%42.6%
59.13%1157.187912,58252.3%63.4%
47.12%1047.295012,00456.0%38.9%
52.88%1047.685613,51153.3%52.7%
51.92%1047.589112,28257.5%47.4%
48.04%1027.582312,57147.2%48.5%
50.00%987.589812,47655.0%46.5%
53.13%967.488512,67665.7%45.9%
63.16%957.81,01213,02266.7%61.0%
60.22%937.887412,76871.4%51.0%
62.22%907.690912,15065.8%59.2%
56.41%787.293213,82265.4%51.9%
30.26%767.595011,51429.7%30.8%
46.05%767.391611,12248.8%42.4%
40.85%717.686712,52534.4%46.1%
59.70%677.886711,97762.9%56.3%
48.39%627.384713,91531.3%54.4%
40.32%626.690311,88432.1%47.1%
41.38%587.188811,60041.7%41.2%
56.86%517.379912,33260.0%54.8%
54.00%508.088612,58162.5%46.1%
56.00%507.487912,72244.4%62.5%
61.70%477.687812,34259.1%64.0%
52.27%446.783612,15943.8%57.1%
51.16%437.31,17512,82741.7%54.8%
54.76%427.583612,15361.9%47.6%
48.78%417.581411,86633.3%60.9%
75.00%407.498012,81176.5%73.9%
45.00%407.274611,76929.4%56.5%
39.47%387.988512,36337.5%40.9%
57.89%387.288313,11862.5%56.7%
55.26%387.793613,09168.8%45.5%
54.55%338.01,00413,46161.5%50.0%
34.38%325.573810,98433.3%35.3%
46.67%306.985313,88644.4%47.6%
48.28%297.596812,54558.3%41.2%
39.29%287.779512,81633.3%42.1%
50.00%287.686512,91370.0%38.9%
48.00%257.291511,07641.7%53.9%
32.00%256.983513,09055.6%18.8%
50.00%247.31,15611,53427.3%69.2%
50.00%247.381812,18130.0%64.3%
47.83%237.586212,77344.4%50.0%
56.52%237.792411,55680.0%38.5%
30.43%236.881911,29533.3%27.3%
65.22%237.478513,49644.4%78.6%
56.52%237.679011,15554.5%58.3%
76.19%216.679511,51866.7%88.9%
47.37%197.482412,94450.0%46.1%
55.56%187.578913,67850.0%58.3%
55.56%187.789011,14754.5%57.1%
33.33%187.484111,13714.3%45.5%
44.44%187.91,00112,38950.0%33.3%
64.71%176.176512,42285.7%50.0%
35.29%178.188411,84930.0%42.9%
29.41%177.482113,15716.7%36.4%
52.94%177.599415,55260.0%50.0%
58.82%177.469711,33375.0%44.4%
47.06%177.697514,33340.0%50.0%
68.75%167.096713,33780.0%63.6%
40.00%157.277310,72962.5%14.3%
46.67%156.91,00111,99550.0%42.9%
66.67%157.41,06214,12666.7%66.7%
40.00%157.698511,63650.0%33.3%
21.43%146.71,01412,3430.0%33.3%
42.86%146.790912,84140.0%44.4%
25.00%127.572613,3640.0%50.0%
58.33%127.987814,15860.0%57.1%
41.67%127.685414,6370.0%45.5%
27.27%117.686710,71037.5%0.0%
81.82%117.876412,05388.9%50.0%
60.00%107.81,06012,69320.0%100.0%
70.00%107.480111,65533.3%85.7%
30.00%107.488213,8540.0%42.9%
44.44%97.81,01812,35060.0%25.0%
33.33%94.167911,5310.0%37.5%
22.22%96.670410,99725.0%20.0%
44.44%93.45827,13850.0%33.3%
66.67%97.382812,75366.7%66.7%
55.56%96.281412,75266.7%50.0%
44.44%96.394613,62850.0%42.9%
22.22%97.684413,14350.0%0.0%
66.67%97.592611,36871.4%50.0%
62.50%87.087311,713100.0%40.0%
50.00%86.776914,468100.0%42.9%
37.50%86.877711,13133.3%40.0%
37.50%87.293415,5320.0%37.5%
50.00%87.51,11813,83480.0%0.0%
75.00%87.480210,06660.0%100.0%
50.00%87.598012,96340.0%66.7%
50.00%87.876112,36550.0%50.0%
42.86%74.373110,31150.0%33.3%
42.86%74.078111,1640.0%60.0%
28.57%77.395414,8320.0%33.3%
71.43%77.673510,86350.0%100.0%
42.86%77.61,03915,32150.0%33.3%
83.33%66.589912,71966.7%100.0%
33.33%65.368910,5940.0%50.0%
50.00%62.06617,34125.0%100.0%
40.00%56.374412,022100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.179610,94650.0%33.3%
60.00%53.369310,83566.7%50.0%
40.00%57.693911,67325.0%100.0%
20.00%57.689913,7510.0%20.0%
60.00%57.397712,63650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.778111,36250.0%66.7%
60.00%52.744511,3140.0%100.0%
40.00%53.07079,9030.0%50.0%
80.00%56.81,04514,35750.0%100.0%

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Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malzahar do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Malzahar wins the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 150 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Malzahar do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Aurelion Sol has the advantage against Malzahar with a 50.9% win rate versus 49.1%. Aurelion Sol players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Malzahar do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to 44.1%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Malzahar wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 150 games analyzed.

What is the best Malzahar build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Malzahar build against Aurelion Sol includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 88.9% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Malzahar runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Malzahar runes against Aurelion Sol use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.2% win rate in the Malzahar vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malzahar counter Aurelion Sol?

Yes, Malzahar has a favorable matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 53.3% win rate. Malzahar strongly counters Aurelion Sol in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Malzahar against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Malzahar against Aurelion Sol, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Aurelion Sol. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.