Malzaharvs Zilean
Malzahar vs Zilean is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Malzahar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Zilean based on 6 games. Malzahar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Malzahar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malzahar vs Zilean 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.
Who Wins the Malzahar vs Zilean Matchup?
Malzahar vs Zilean Matchup Summary
The Malzahar vs Zilean matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zilean's 33.3%, giving Malzahar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Malzahar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zilean players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malzahar players can confidently pick into Zilean and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zilean 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 Zilean Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, 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 Zilean
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zilean, providing the mobility and stats Malzahar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malzahar against Zilean are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Malzahar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zilean. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malzahar vs Zilean matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Zilean25.0%Malzahar50.0%Zilean50.0%Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Zilean. This lopsided early game means Malzahar 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 Zilean. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Malzahar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zilean players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Malzahar Runes Against Zilean
Inspiration
Precision
Running Inspiration primary with Precision secondary allows Malzahar to press their advantage against Zilean, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Malzahar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.26% | 124 | 7.7 | 888 | 12,423 | 58.5% | 56.3% | |
| 62.50% | 120 | 7.6 | 897 | 11,993 | 64.3% | 60.9% | |
| 45.19% | 104 | 7.8 | 878 | 11,530 | 48.9% | 42.1% | |
| 42.16% | 102 | 7.3 | 818 | 12,243 | 43.9% | 41.0% | |
| 49.48% | 97 | 7.4 | 853 | 12,723 | 51.3% | 48.3% | |
| 48.91% | 92 | 7.8 | 761 | 11,737 | 44.4% | 53.2% | |
| 43.33% | 90 | 7.6 | 838 | 12,806 | 51.4% | 38.2% | |
| 44.58% | 83 | 7.5 | 962 | 11,423 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 60.26% | 78 | 7.6 | 736 | 11,395 | 50.0% | 71.0% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 7.5 | 805 | 12,014 | 48.5% | 46.7% | |
| 61.84% | 76 | 7.2 | 983 | 12,280 | 56.3% | 65.9% | |
| 66.20% | 71 | 7.5 | 841 | 13,236 | 62.5% | 68.1% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 7.4 | 803 | 12,560 | 64.5% | 45.0% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 7.4 | 920 | 12,597 | 53.6% | 61.5% | |
| 57.81% | 64 | 7.3 | 901 | 12,260 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 53.23% | 62 | 7.3 | 912 | 14,174 | 42.9% | 56.3% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 7.3 | 768 | 11,814 | 37.9% | 58.6% | |
| 35.09% | 57 | 7.6 | 838 | 12,764 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 7.4 | 921 | 12,630 | 38.1% | 40.0% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 7.8 | 945 | 12,930 | 54.2% | 41.9% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 7.4 | 869 | 11,661 | 48.1% | 57.7% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 7.5 | 919 | 13,186 | 43.8% | 45.2% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 7.3 | 845 | 11,655 | 45.0% | 59.1% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 7.6 | 1,052 | 12,388 | 61.1% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 7.7 | 931 | 13,230 | 70.6% | 52.2% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 8.0 | 785 | 13,109 | 60.0% | 45.8% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 7.3 | 955 | 12,856 | 56.3% | 52.4% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 7.7 | 842 | 11,813 | 43.8% | 65.0% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 8.1 | 908 | 13,133 | 73.3% | 52.6% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 7.9 | 897 | 12,874 | 69.2% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 7.4 | 884 | 12,355 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 8.1 | 901 | 13,778 | 58.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 7.9 | 884 | 12,160 | 47.1% | 53.3% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 7.8 | 877 | 12,763 | 43.8% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 7.6 | 934 | 13,299 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 7.3 | 951 | 13,216 | 44.4% | 47.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 7.7 | 872 | 13,687 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 73.91% | 23 | 7.9 | 904 | 12,840 | 55.6% | 85.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 7.5 | 1,044 | 13,780 | 87.5% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 7.6 | 941 | 13,049 | 44.4% | 61.5% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 7.7 | 850 | 12,409 | 60.0% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 7.1 | 940 | 11,474 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 7.4 | 1,253 | 13,748 | 14.3% | 61.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.5 | 843 | 12,440 | 44.4% | 72.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 7.7 | 879 | 12,868 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.6 | 1,053 | 12,722 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 7.3 | 983 | 13,528 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 7.2 | 910 | 13,341 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 7.3 | 838 | 12,851 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 8.0 | 792 | 10,226 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.5 | 947 | 14,321 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.5 | 824 | 12,516 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.5 | 764 | 11,418 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 7.0 | 869 | 9,073 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.3 | 820 | 12,180 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 786 | 13,266 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.9 | 1,007 | 14,165 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.5 | 749 | 12,359 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 949 | 12,529 | 80.0% | 14.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 590 | 12,360 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 658 | 9,409 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.1 | 901 | 11,944 | 80.0% | 16.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 7.8 | 837 | 10,245 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.6 | 811 | 13,425 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 870 | 10,559 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 8.3 | 987 | 13,642 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 8.3 | 753 | 10,753 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.7 | 1,029 | 14,735 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 736 | 10,358 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.4 | 794 | 11,670 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 1,072 | 11,593 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 8.0 | 706 | 11,682 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 8.2 | 812 | 11,155 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.9 | 741 | 11,610 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.6 | 1,264 | 13,825 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 715 | 9,974 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.3 | 805 | 9,439 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.9 | 884 | 14,907 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.5 | 849 | 9,894 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 7.7 | 1,052 | 14,631 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 8.1 | 1,097 | 7,917 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.5 | 1,000 | 14,003 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 861 | 11,869 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.8 | 681 | 9,660 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 763 | 10,879 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.8 | 880 | 12,858 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 773 | 10,179 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 968 | 15,008 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.6 | 755 | 12,311 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 753 | 13,859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.6 | 689 | 6,508 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 747 | 11,498 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 721 | 11,566 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 1,008 | 12,974 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 944 | 13,080 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Malzahar vs Zilean - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malzahar do against Zilean in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the Malzahar vs Zilean matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zilean's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Malzahar do against Zilean in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Zilean with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Zilean in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Malzahar vs Zilean 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 Zilean matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against Zilean with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Malzahar build against Zilean?
The best Malzahar build against Zilean includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Zilean?
The best Malzahar runes against Zilean use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malzahar vs Zilean matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malzahar counter Zilean?
Yes, Malzahar has a favorable matchup against Zilean with a 66.7% win rate. Malzahar strongly counters Zilean in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.
How do I play Malzahar against Zilean?
When playing Malzahar against Zilean, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.