Malzaharvs Fiddlesticks
Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Fiddlesticks wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Malzahar based on 5 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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.
Fiddlesticks(20.0%)Who Wins the Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?
Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary
The Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 20.0%, giving Fiddlesticks a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks 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 1.9 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malzahar Build Against Fiddlesticks
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Fiddlesticks are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Malzahar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Fiddlesticks. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malzahar0.0%Fiddlesticks100.0%Malzahar50.0%Fiddlesticks50.0%Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Malzahar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Fiddlesticks. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Malzahar the best tools to compete against Fiddlesticks in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malzahar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.25% | 240 | 7.7 | 857 | 11,925 | 51.6% | 51.0% | |
| 48.54% | 239 | 7.5 | 907 | 12,149 | 50.0% | 47.3% | |
| 53.30% | 182 | 7.5 | 923 | 12,766 | 60.9% | 48.7% | |
| 49.17% | 181 | 7.6 | 802 | 12,535 | 50.0% | 48.7% | |
| 46.67% | 180 | 7.7 | 826 | 12,739 | 52.9% | 42.7% | |
| 49.41% | 170 | 7.7 | 914 | 12,579 | 49.2% | 49.5% | |
| 52.10% | 167 | 7.6 | 833 | 11,972 | 53.1% | 51.2% | |
| 55.70% | 158 | 7.1 | 774 | 12,339 | 52.5% | 57.7% | |
| 49.32% | 148 | 7.7 | 882 | 11,432 | 53.9% | 44.3% | |
| 54.48% | 145 | 7.5 | 908 | 12,515 | 55.2% | 54.0% | |
| 50.36% | 139 | 7.7 | 786 | 12,317 | 41.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.85% | 118 | 7.3 | 858 | 11,716 | 44.2% | 56.1% | |
| 47.83% | 115 | 7.6 | 767 | 12,220 | 46.8% | 48.5% | |
| 54.46% | 112 | 7.3 | 820 | 12,748 | 64.4% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 112 | 7.8 | 889 | 12,850 | 56.5% | 45.5% | |
| 46.85% | 111 | 7.2 | 843 | 12,052 | 37.2% | 52.9% | |
| 47.57% | 103 | 7.8 | 869 | 11,797 | 36.4% | 55.9% | |
| 44.44% | 99 | 7.7 | 823 | 12,258 | 21.2% | 56.1% | |
| 48.98% | 98 | 7.7 | 1,007 | 12,252 | 47.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 96 | 7.5 | 883 | 12,398 | 56.8% | 51.9% | |
| 47.87% | 94 | 7.4 | 846 | 11,823 | 45.2% | 50.0% | |
| 40.45% | 89 | 7.5 | 834 | 12,019 | 39.0% | 41.7% | |
| 51.72% | 87 | 7.6 | 869 | 11,638 | 58.5% | 45.6% | |
| 52.87% | 87 | 7.6 | 813 | 12,668 | 60.6% | 48.1% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 7.5 | 947 | 11,799 | 52.5% | 59.1% | |
| 53.57% | 84 | 7.6 | 851 | 12,243 | 47.4% | 58.7% | |
| 38.55% | 83 | 7.7 | 951 | 12,823 | 29.7% | 45.6% | |
| 57.32% | 82 | 7.7 | 861 | 12,217 | 56.1% | 58.5% | |
| 49.37% | 79 | 7.6 | 874 | 12,800 | 46.7% | 51.0% | |
| 55.70% | 79 | 7.7 | 849 | 12,436 | 56.3% | 55.3% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 7.6 | 851 | 12,205 | 55.6% | 52.3% | |
| 65.71% | 70 | 7.6 | 907 | 12,959 | 67.9% | 64.3% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 7.8 | 896 | 12,014 | 46.1% | 48.6% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 7.6 | 952 | 12,825 | 70.4% | 52.8% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 7.4 | 838 | 12,308 | 37.0% | 45.5% | |
| 66.07% | 56 | 7.5 | 876 | 12,229 | 81.8% | 55.9% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 7.8 | 1,001 | 13,366 | 47.6% | 54.5% | |
| 57.69% | 52 | 7.3 | 819 | 12,163 | 52.9% | 60.0% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 7.2 | 768 | 11,865 | 60.9% | 50.0% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 7.3 | 859 | 12,693 | 52.6% | 40.6% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 7.8 | 867 | 12,102 | 61.9% | 59.3% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 6.7 | 830 | 11,677 | 47.4% | 59.3% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 7.7 | 1,025 | 12,635 | 46.1% | 41.9% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 7.6 | 832 | 12,153 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 7.6 | 908 | 12,542 | 38.5% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 7.5 | 1,225 | 13,675 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 7.9 | 938 | 11,112 | 33.3% | 52.9% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 7.6 | 798 | 12,156 | 45.5% | 60.0% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 7.7 | 941 | 14,146 | 44.4% | 45.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.2 | 940 | 12,786 | 14.3% | 47.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 7.6 | 953 | 12,589 | 41.7% | 62.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 7.0 | 806 | 11,063 | 41.7% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 7.9 | 802 | 12,582 | 77.8% | 41.2% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.9 | 750 | 10,144 | 46.1% | 61.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 7.5 | 784 | 10,780 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 6.7 | 804 | 11,405 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 8.0 | 801 | 11,764 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 8.2 | 944 | 11,791 | 58.3% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.0 | 775 | 12,609 | 75.0% | 35.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 7.9 | 769 | 11,963 | 36.4% | 55.6% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 8.1 | 902 | 12,280 | 77.8% | 60.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 7.7 | 889 | 14,547 | 75.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 8.1 | 945 | 13,055 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 7.8 | 1,156 | 11,979 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.6 | 707 | 10,559 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.6 | 891 | 12,721 | 85.7% | 22.2% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 7.3 | 824 | 10,130 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.9 | 941 | 12,746 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.8 | 848 | 12,105 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.8 | 1,034 | 11,986 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.5 | 937 | 15,016 | 20.0% | 44.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 7.7 | 808 | 12,778 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 7.8 | 1,097 | 13,591 | 75.0% | 77.8% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 995 | 12,670 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.5 | 828 | 13,480 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.3 | 769 | 13,332 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 8.1 | 1,030 | 13,361 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 5.1 | 673 | 10,143 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.3 | 692 | 10,150 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 878 | 9,626 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.6 | 910 | 12,600 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 8.2 | 962 | 13,615 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.4 | 888 | 13,215 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 9.0 | 844 | 12,531 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 8.1 | 1,049 | 14,835 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 959 | 14,391 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.6 | 917 | 11,573 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 728 | 10,309 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.5 | 907 | 13,617 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.9 | 760 | 12,243 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 791 | 13,867 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 7.9 | 1,087 | 14,725 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 7.3 | 822 | 11,623 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.4 | 582 | 11,867 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,109 | 13,104 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 636 | 11,516 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 883 | 13,448 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.6 | 716 | 11,399 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 8.2 | 794 | 15,327 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.3 | 970 | 14,112 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.6 | 728 | 8,960 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.7 | 819 | 11,901 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.6 | 851 | 10,807 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.1 | 967 | 12,690 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.8 | 687 | 10,663 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 708 | 10,612 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 938 | 11,445 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,362 | 12,019 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 874 | 13,026 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.9 | 875 | 11,270 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 3.7 | 666 | 13,115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.6 | 723 | 14,330 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.8 | 641 | 10,552 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 585 | 8,413 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 878 | 11,178 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,235 | 12,574 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 995 | 14,560 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 689 | 8,087 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malzahar do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?
Fiddlesticks wins the Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Malzahar do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?
In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Malzahar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malzahar do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks matchup?
Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Malzahar build against Fiddlesticks?
The best Malzahar build against Fiddlesticks includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Fiddlesticks?
The best Malzahar runes against Fiddlesticks use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Malzahar vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malzahar counter Fiddlesticks?
No, Malzahar struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 20.0% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Malzahar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.
How do I play Malzahar against Fiddlesticks?
When playing Malzahar against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Fiddlesticks in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.