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

Malzaharvs Dr. Mundo

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

Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Dr. Mundo wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 15 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Dr. Mundo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Malzahar
40.0% WR
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Dr. Mundo vs Malzahar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Dr. Mundo
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo Matchup?

Dr. Mundo wins the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo matchup
Winner
Dr. Mundo
Matches: 15
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.6
CS / min
7.4
985
DMG / min
693
11,636
Gold / game
12,659
53
Heal / min
454
545
DMG Mitigated / min
1,882
2.2
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo Matchup Summary

The Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Dr. Mundo wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Dr. Mundo a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Dr. Mundo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Dr. Mundo reaches their power spikes, while Dr. Mundo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Dr. Mundo 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 Dr. Mundo 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 Dr. Mundo Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Dr. Mundo in League of Legends

Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Dr. Mundo, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.6Malzahar
7.4Dr. Mundo
Malzahar and Dr. Mundo farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
985Malzahar
693Dr. Mundo
Malzahar heavily out-damages Dr. Mundo by 292 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Dr. Mundo 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
11,636Malzahar
12,659Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo generates a commanding 1,023 more gold per game than Malzahar. This substantial economic advantage means Dr. Mundo 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
2.2Malzahar
0.3Dr. Mundo
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Dr. Mundo, with 1.9 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. Dr. Mundo should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
598Malzahar
2,336Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 1,738 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Dr. Mundo 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 Dr. Mundo

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Dr. Mundo, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Dr. Mundo 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. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malzahar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar50.0%
Dr. Mundo early game win rateDr. Mundo50.0%
Late Game
Dr. Mundo
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar33.3%
Dr. Mundo late game win rateDr. Mundo66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malzahar and Dr. Mundo, with Malzahar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malzahar has the edge early, but Dr. Mundo 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 Dr. Mundo

Sorcery rune tree - Malzahar primary runes vs Dr. MundoSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Malzahar rune vs Dr. MundoManaflow Band - best Malzahar rune vs Dr. MundoTranscendence - best Malzahar rune vs Dr. MundoScorch - best Malzahar rune vs Dr. Mundo
Inspiration rune tree - Malzahar secondary runes vs Dr. MundoInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Malzahar rune vs Dr. MundoCosmic Insight - best Malzahar rune vs Dr. Mundo
100.0% WR

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


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 Dr. Mundo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malzahar do against Dr. Mundo in League of Legends?

Dr. Mundo wins the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Malzahar do against Dr. Mundo in the early game?

In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Dr. Mundo with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Malzahar do against Dr. Mundo in the late game?

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

Who wins the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo matchup?

Dr. Mundo wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Dr. Mundo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Malzahar build against Dr. Mundo?

The best Malzahar build against Dr. Mundo includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Malzahar runes against Dr. Mundo?

The best Malzahar runes against Dr. Mundo use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malzahar vs Dr. Mundo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malzahar counter Dr. Mundo?

No, Malzahar struggles against Dr. Mundo with only a 40.0% win rate. Dr. Mundo has the advantage in this matchup. Malzahar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Dr. Mundo's lead.

How do I play Malzahar against Dr. Mundo?

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