Malzahar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
5.3%

Malzaharvs Lillia

SMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malzahar vs Lillia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lillia wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 5 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Lillia scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malzahar vs Lillia 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
Lillia - 40.0% win rateLillia(40.0%)
Malzahar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Malzahar
40.0% WR
VS
Lillia vs Malzahar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Lillia
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Malzahar vs Lillia Matchup?

Lillia wins the Malzahar vs Lillia matchup
Winner
Lillia
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.6
CS / min
4.3
1,113
DMG / min
1,088
13,112
Gold / game
12,350
112
Heal / min
357
589
DMG Mitigated / min
615
2.4
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Malzahar vs Lillia Matchup Summary

The Malzahar vs Lillia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lillia wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Lillia a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Lillia outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Lillia reaches their power spikes, while Lillia should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lillia 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 Lillia 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 Lillia Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Lillia in League of Legends

Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Lillia, 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
5.6Malzahar
4.3Lillia
Malzahar significantly out-farms Lillia by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Lillia players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,113Malzahar
1,088Lillia
Damage output is virtually even between Malzahar and Lillia, with only 25 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,112Malzahar
12,350Lillia
Malzahar earns 762 more gold per game than Lillia, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Malzahar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.4Malzahar
0.9Lillia
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Lillia, with 1.5 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. Lillia should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
701Malzahar
972Lillia
Lillia vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 271 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lillia 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 Lillia

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Lillia, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Lillia 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lillia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malzahar vs Lillia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malzahar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar50.0%
Lillia early game win rateLillia50.0%
Late Game
Lillia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar33.3%
Lillia late game win rateLillia66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malzahar and Lillia, 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.

Lillia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Lillia, 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 Lillia 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 Lillia

Precision rune tree - Malzahar primary runes vs LilliaPrecision
Conqueror - best Malzahar rune vs LilliaPresence of Mind - best Malzahar rune vs LilliaLegend: Haste - best Malzahar rune vs LilliaLast Stand - best Malzahar rune vs Lillia
Resolve rune tree - Malzahar secondary runes vs LilliaResolve
Conditioning - best Malzahar rune vs LilliaRevitalize - best Malzahar rune vs Lillia
100.0% WR

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


Malzahar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.30%3307.588712,37846.5%52.7%
49.03%3107.387911,57549.3%48.8%
47.81%2747.791912,68452.6%45.3%
46.52%2307.583712,39245.8%47.0%
49.55%2227.477911,34746.4%52.0%
49.32%2217.493512,01946.5%51.6%
50.00%2157.391312,40054.0%47.9%
57.62%2107.583612,68156.6%58.3%
45.67%2087.778112,23544.4%46.5%
44.81%1837.380512,15741.0%47.6%
53.33%1657.485212,85348.4%56.4%
53.80%1587.588412,23251.5%55.4%
53.25%1547.388312,59846.8%57.6%
52.03%1487.788312,34550.0%53.2%
56.49%1317.680812,15755.8%57.0%
53.91%1287.483012,53551.0%55.7%
49.61%1277.085011,73041.7%54.4%
50.81%1247.482512,77656.1%48.2%
51.24%1217.696113,66257.1%48.8%
55.83%1207.395913,04058.7%54.0%
55.08%1187.71,07611,77360.7%50.0%
56.88%1097.684712,52062.2%54.2%
43.52%1087.589912,86842.1%44.3%
42.06%1077.687411,51134.1%47.6%
49.02%1027.589312,10546.5%50.9%
46.94%987.386312,26155.0%41.4%
47.42%977.683912,06045.6%49.0%
47.92%967.183111,60738.6%55.8%
49.47%957.882812,23747.8%51.0%
52.69%937.790612,54553.1%52.5%
48.91%927.480012,13442.1%53.7%
52.94%857.487111,53054.0%52.1%
53.01%837.484212,49757.1%50.9%
55.00%807.694813,58563.0%50.9%
54.17%727.598811,93350.0%56.3%
58.33%727.593012,37956.3%60.0%
60.00%707.588313,15369.2%54.5%
44.78%677.31,06912,61318.2%57.8%
53.13%647.694913,44565.4%44.7%
67.21%617.695514,11673.7%64.3%
42.11%577.574912,65542.3%41.9%
54.55%556.891311,08751.7%57.7%
58.18%557.686711,76756.0%60.0%
55.56%547.482312,15456.5%54.8%
66.00%507.588211,86169.6%63.0%
57.45%477.894412,93557.1%57.7%
35.71%427.587211,67229.4%40.0%
63.41%417.888312,24568.8%60.0%
51.28%397.386212,70750.0%51.7%
38.89%368.189113,32663.6%28.0%
58.82%347.884012,41558.3%59.1%
56.25%327.790613,16566.7%50.0%
54.84%317.786112,58364.3%47.1%
58.06%317.81,07312,68450.0%63.2%
56.67%305.673910,39156.3%57.1%
58.62%297.998513,53941.7%70.6%
64.29%286.890911,81770.0%61.1%
50.00%287.786810,51837.5%66.7%
44.44%276.785210,65240.0%50.0%
53.85%266.981212,51585.7%42.1%
41.67%247.070411,51345.5%38.5%
50.00%247.489813,25755.6%46.7%
45.83%247.683912,67541.7%50.0%
50.00%247.681314,01770.0%35.7%
43.48%237.578112,10955.6%35.7%
59.09%227.492413,82550.0%64.3%
70.00%207.41,04014,093100.0%60.0%
75.00%207.595712,30190.9%55.6%
55.00%206.979711,63333.3%87.5%
57.89%197.491113,30677.8%40.0%
42.11%197.51,04614,60250.0%38.5%
42.11%196.688111,79244.4%40.0%
33.33%187.194213,78457.1%18.2%
70.59%178.284211,13670.0%71.4%
58.82%177.480312,59071.4%50.0%
37.50%168.087012,90450.0%30.0%
40.00%157.81,07212,18650.0%28.6%
33.33%157.783411,13942.9%25.0%
66.67%157.21,18514,68966.7%66.7%
57.14%147.782113,51433.3%63.6%
53.85%137.690114,52350.0%54.5%
53.85%137.792211,51940.0%62.5%
53.85%137.795414,41260.0%50.0%
33.33%127.783714,72550.0%30.0%
33.33%127.695912,90525.0%50.0%
66.67%126.81,11313,150100.0%60.0%
58.33%126.578212,61180.0%42.9%
41.67%127.887713,35333.3%50.0%
45.45%117.598912,28333.3%50.0%
45.45%116.570011,24350.0%40.0%
72.73%116.51,03812,25466.7%80.0%
63.64%117.578613,824100.0%50.0%
40.00%107.88119,85242.9%33.3%
30.00%107.797113,0020.0%42.9%
50.00%107.870811,05650.0%50.0%
10.00%107.681810,88716.7%0.0%
60.00%108.388412,38060.0%60.0%
50.00%107.079012,56050.0%50.0%
66.67%97.281913,94050.0%71.4%
55.56%97.380712,46133.3%66.7%
11.11%97.690314,26233.3%0.0%
50.00%88.47928,82975.0%25.0%
62.50%83.27479,69971.4%0.0%
37.50%85.074411,2840.0%50.0%
50.00%86.894110,32866.7%40.0%
62.50%87.81,08211,29750.0%75.0%
57.14%76.496215,310100.0%50.0%
57.14%77.383610,49050.0%66.7%
42.86%77.385811,49133.3%50.0%
28.57%73.480512,140100.0%16.7%
42.86%77.099513,77333.3%50.0%
57.14%77.375212,5010.0%80.0%
16.67%65.07078,55433.3%0.0%
16.67%66.36679,4140.0%50.0%
16.67%67.391415,26450.0%0.0%
66.67%66.489017,0420.0%66.7%
66.67%66.295414,5300.0%80.0%
50.00%62.36539,6660.0%75.0%
33.33%68.084011,20066.7%0.0%
83.33%67.066612,03466.7%100.0%
83.33%67.298216,8520.0%83.3%
40.00%55.269111,58450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.49539,50966.7%50.0%
40.00%56.984713,3300.0%66.7%
20.00%58.279912,58433.3%0.0%
40.00%55.61,11313,11250.0%33.3%
100.00%57.690012,467100.0%100.0%

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Malzahar vs Lillia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malzahar do against Lillia in League of Legends?

Lillia wins the Malzahar vs Lillia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Malzahar do against Lillia in the early game?

In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Lillia 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 Lillia in the late game?

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

Who wins the Malzahar vs Lillia matchup?

Lillia wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lillia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Malzahar build against Lillia?

The best Malzahar build against Lillia includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 Lillia?

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

Does Malzahar counter Lillia?

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

How do I play Malzahar against Lillia?

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