Malzaharvs Soraka
Malzahar vs Soraka is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Soraka wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Malzahar based on 6 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Soraka scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malzahar vs Soraka 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.
Soraka(33.3%)Who Wins the Malzahar vs Soraka Matchup?
Malzahar vs Soraka Matchup Summary
The Malzahar vs Soraka matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Soraka wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Malzahar's 33.3%, giving Soraka a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Soraka outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Soraka reaches their power spikes, while Soraka should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Soraka leads by 1,405 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Soraka 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 Soraka 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 Soraka Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, 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.
Best Malzahar Build Against Soraka
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Soraka, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Soraka are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 Soraka matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malzahar50.0%Soraka50.0%Malzahar0.0%Soraka100.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malzahar and Soraka, 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.
Soraka is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Soraka, 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 Soraka 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 Soraka
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Malzahar the best tools to compete against Soraka 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.77% | 508 | 7.7 | 881 | 12,429 | 47.8% | 54.4% | |
| 52.44% | 450 | 7.3 | 884 | 11,824 | 51.9% | 52.9% | |
| 48.54% | 412 | 7.6 | 907 | 12,526 | 50.6% | 47.3% | |
| 47.56% | 328 | 7.4 | 924 | 11,925 | 46.3% | 48.6% | |
| 49.24% | 327 | 7.4 | 772 | 11,405 | 46.6% | 51.4% | |
| 46.77% | 325 | 7.5 | 844 | 12,293 | 49.6% | 44.7% | |
| 45.34% | 311 | 7.5 | 792 | 11,967 | 44.4% | 46.0% | |
| 53.55% | 310 | 7.5 | 840 | 12,710 | 55.6% | 52.1% | |
| 51.96% | 307 | 7.3 | 919 | 12,537 | 55.0% | 50.3% | |
| 45.35% | 269 | 7.3 | 791 | 11,897 | 43.1% | 47.1% | |
| 52.52% | 238 | 7.4 | 848 | 12,560 | 49.5% | 54.7% | |
| 52.81% | 231 | 7.4 | 861 | 12,141 | 53.7% | 52.2% | |
| 51.14% | 219 | 7.4 | 883 | 12,621 | 46.0% | 54.5% | |
| 51.78% | 197 | 7.8 | 885 | 12,500 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 50.52% | 192 | 7.4 | 814 | 12,390 | 47.9% | 52.1% | |
| 54.69% | 192 | 7.4 | 828 | 12,625 | 52.7% | 55.9% | |
| 55.21% | 192 | 7.5 | 802 | 12,078 | 56.0% | 54.7% | |
| 56.22% | 185 | 7.3 | 955 | 12,904 | 59.5% | 53.8% | |
| 46.15% | 182 | 7.2 | 846 | 11,895 | 42.9% | 48.6% | |
| 52.49% | 181 | 7.6 | 928 | 13,415 | 62.9% | 47.1% | |
| 56.80% | 169 | 7.7 | 1,067 | 11,846 | 59.3% | 54.2% | |
| 44.64% | 168 | 7.5 | 889 | 11,962 | 35.4% | 50.5% | |
| 42.50% | 160 | 7.5 | 903 | 12,663 | 46.8% | 39.8% | |
| 49.69% | 159 | 7.5 | 813 | 12,222 | 49.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.21% | 156 | 7.5 | 818 | 11,916 | 55.0% | 52.1% | |
| 48.99% | 149 | 7.5 | 828 | 12,249 | 52.3% | 46.4% | |
| 49.66% | 145 | 7.4 | 857 | 12,250 | 59.0% | 42.9% | |
| 52.08% | 144 | 7.5 | 869 | 12,190 | 49.2% | 54.2% | |
| 50.75% | 134 | 7.1 | 848 | 11,742 | 43.8% | 57.1% | |
| 56.49% | 131 | 7.6 | 853 | 12,461 | 54.1% | 58.6% | |
| 49.23% | 130 | 7.5 | 845 | 11,478 | 53.2% | 45.6% | |
| 55.12% | 127 | 7.4 | 869 | 12,557 | 59.2% | 52.6% | |
| 55.83% | 120 | 7.5 | 920 | 12,476 | 55.3% | 56.2% | |
| 49.15% | 118 | 7.7 | 916 | 12,275 | 51.0% | 47.8% | |
| 57.27% | 110 | 7.5 | 888 | 12,735 | 62.5% | 53.2% | |
| 53.27% | 107 | 7.6 | 951 | 13,262 | 53.7% | 53.0% | |
| 55.34% | 103 | 7.4 | 999 | 11,966 | 55.0% | 55.6% | |
| 49.45% | 91 | 7.4 | 918 | 13,360 | 63.9% | 40.0% | |
| 50.55% | 91 | 7.3 | 794 | 12,096 | 44.7% | 54.7% | |
| 44.83% | 87 | 7.4 | 1,088 | 12,702 | 25.8% | 55.4% | |
| 59.52% | 84 | 7.5 | 936 | 13,701 | 60.7% | 58.9% | |
| 54.22% | 83 | 6.9 | 914 | 12,029 | 52.8% | 55.3% | |
| 41.98% | 81 | 7.4 | 760 | 12,377 | 38.9% | 44.4% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 7.6 | 881 | 12,244 | 56.3% | 57.9% | |
| 39.06% | 64 | 7.6 | 841 | 11,440 | 43.3% | 35.3% | |
| 57.14% | 63 | 7.7 | 959 | 12,634 | 60.7% | 54.3% | |
| 67.74% | 62 | 7.6 | 853 | 11,993 | 75.0% | 61.8% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 7.0 | 878 | 12,852 | 66.7% | 51.2% | |
| 44.44% | 54 | 8.2 | 898 | 13,207 | 72.2% | 30.6% | |
| 65.38% | 52 | 7.7 | 929 | 12,562 | 71.4% | 61.3% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 7.7 | 825 | 12,613 | 56.3% | 53.1% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 5.6 | 769 | 11,199 | 56.5% | 58.3% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 7.5 | 843 | 11,556 | 52.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.7 | 927 | 11,567 | 33.3% | 52.2% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 7.7 | 968 | 13,487 | 31.3% | 64.3% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 7.8 | 1,078 | 12,082 | 52.9% | 59.3% | |
| 65.12% | 43 | 7.7 | 898 | 13,121 | 76.5% | 57.7% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 7.5 | 814 | 13,637 | 64.7% | 44.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.9 | 860 | 12,882 | 69.2% | 38.5% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 7.4 | 893 | 12,605 | 66.7% | 47.8% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.7 | 869 | 11,817 | 46.7% | 63.6% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 7.5 | 857 | 11,598 | 43.8% | 42.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 7.6 | 842 | 12,409 | 37.5% | 55.0% | |
| 37.14% | 35 | 7.0 | 743 | 11,390 | 53.3% | 25.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 7.7 | 778 | 12,398 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 7.3 | 895 | 13,219 | 72.7% | 36.8% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 7.5 | 916 | 13,549 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 7.2 | 804 | 12,026 | 43.8% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 7.9 | 1,158 | 13,019 | 41.7% | 43.8% | |
| 75.00% | 28 | 7.5 | 1,007 | 14,570 | 100.0% | 65.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 7.5 | 960 | 14,019 | 63.6% | 43.8% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 7.8 | 900 | 12,406 | 45.5% | 43.8% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 7.5 | 910 | 11,950 | 76.9% | 53.9% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 7.3 | 971 | 13,432 | 63.6% | 28.6% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 7.4 | 1,143 | 13,112 | 66.7% | 68.8% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.7 | 870 | 11,914 | 45.5% | 38.5% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 7.7 | 883 | 11,451 | 41.7% | 27.3% | |
| 73.91% | 23 | 8.1 | 958 | 12,264 | 72.7% | 75.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 7.2 | 780 | 12,234 | 87.5% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 7.4 | 829 | 13,017 | 75.0% | 46.1% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 7.8 | 834 | 12,110 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.9 | 1,033 | 13,783 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.9 | 972 | 14,335 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.3 | 673 | 10,953 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.9 | 1,009 | 12,002 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.8 | 717 | 11,540 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 7.7 | 958 | 13,140 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.3 | 1,017 | 12,628 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 7.7 | 817 | 14,040 | 33.3% | 30.8% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.7 | 841 | 13,527 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 1,139 | 13,530 | 100.0% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.7 | 787 | 11,225 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.4 | 931 | 14,600 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 7.3 | 855 | 11,438 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.7 | 1,024 | 11,793 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.5 | 796 | 12,835 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 772 | 12,369 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.9 | 916 | 13,171 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.8 | 837 | 10,701 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 8.1 | 920 | 12,842 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 8.2 | 763 | 9,597 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.2 | 809 | 11,767 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.2 | 967 | 15,263 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 796 | 12,286 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 939 | 9,892 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 7.6 | 882 | 13,752 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 783 | 12,535 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.9 | 677 | 9,790 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.0 | 897 | 14,443 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.5 | 771 | 10,850 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 7.5 | 773 | 11,113 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.9 | 908 | 13,754 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 979 | 16,820 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 771 | 10,842 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 667 | 10,437 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 853 | 10,130 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 8.0 | 973 | 11,727 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 971 | 13,817 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.2 | 742 | 11,234 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.1 | 973 | 14,447 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 593 | 10,869 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 752 | 12,196 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 962 | 15,310 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.0 | 988 | 10,796 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.7 | 891 | 12,616 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 7.9 | 759 | 12,445 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 732 | 9,375 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 752 | 13,159 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 8.3 | 959 | 10,565 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 707 | 8,554 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 835 | 12,210 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 837 | 11,017 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 666 | 12,034 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.6 | 722 | 14,078 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 638 | 9,944 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 998 | 15,056 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 870 | 10,179 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 8.2 | 799 | 12,584 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.6 | 978 | 13,693 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 656 | 11,555 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,113 | 13,112 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 763 | 11,800 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Malzahar vs Soraka - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malzahar do against Soraka in League of Legends?
Soraka wins the Malzahar vs Soraka matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Malzahar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Malzahar do against Soraka in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Soraka 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 Soraka in the late game?
In the late game, Soraka takes over the Malzahar vs Soraka matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Soraka scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malzahar vs Soraka matchup?
Soraka wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Soraka is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Malzahar build against Soraka?
The best Malzahar build against Soraka includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Malzahar runes against Soraka?
The best Malzahar runes against Soraka use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malzahar vs Soraka matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malzahar counter Soraka?
No, Malzahar struggles against Soraka with only a 33.3% win rate. Soraka has the advantage in this matchup. Malzahar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Soraka's lead.
How do I play Malzahar against Soraka?
When playing Malzahar against Soraka, play cautiously and avoid Soraka's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Soraka has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.