Morganavs Malzahar
Morgana vs Malzahar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Morgana wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.9%) over Malzahar based on 35 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Morgana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Morgana vs Malzahar matchup.
Morgana Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Morgana 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.
Malzahar(51.4%)Who Wins the Morgana vs Malzahar Matchup?
Morgana vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Morgana vs Malzahar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Morgana wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Malzahar's 48.6%, giving Morgana a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Morgana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Morgana reaches their power spikes, while Morgana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Morgana leads by 184 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Morgana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Malzahar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Morgana vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Morgana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Morgana Build Against Malzahar
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Morgana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Morgana against Malzahar are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Morgana 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 Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Morgana vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Morgana47.4%Malzahar52.6%Morgana56.3%Malzahar43.8%Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Morgana. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Morgana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Morgana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Malzahar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Morgana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Morgana survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Morgana Runes Against Malzahar
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Morgana maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malzahar.
Morgana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Morgana'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 Morgana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.89% | 292 | 2.0 | 567 | 10,217 | 47.8% | 44.8% | |
| 49.51% | 204 | 1.6 | 607 | 9,867 | 55.3% | 44.5% | |
| 44.97% | 189 | 1.6 | 605 | 9,488 | 45.6% | 44.4% | |
| 46.99% | 183 | 1.7 | 632 | 9,702 | 51.2% | 43.6% | |
| 46.11% | 180 | 1.6 | 595 | 9,386 | 51.7% | 40.9% | |
| 58.70% | 138 | 1.6 | 596 | 9,940 | 63.6% | 55.4% | |
| 54.20% | 131 | 1.6 | 619 | 9,553 | 60.3% | 48.5% | |
| 49.14% | 116 | 2.1 | 643 | 9,911 | 56.8% | 44.4% | |
| 45.95% | 111 | 1.9 | 672 | 9,554 | 49.0% | 43.5% | |
| 51.92% | 104 | 1.6 | 570 | 9,629 | 52.1% | 51.8% | |
| 46.53% | 101 | 1.7 | 657 | 9,909 | 46.1% | 46.8% | |
| 49.49% | 99 | 1.8 | 631 | 9,544 | 53.1% | 46.0% | |
| 44.68% | 94 | 1.8 | 559 | 9,980 | 54.3% | 39.0% | |
| 44.68% | 94 | 1.7 | 597 | 8,962 | 45.1% | 44.2% | |
| 60.22% | 93 | 2.5 | 637 | 10,699 | 60.6% | 60.0% | |
| 52.27% | 88 | 1.6 | 660 | 9,778 | 59.0% | 46.9% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 1.5 | 599 | 10,381 | 53.1% | 53.1% | |
| 41.98% | 81 | 1.6 | 571 | 9,730 | 51.4% | 34.1% | |
| 45.57% | 79 | 1.8 | 552 | 9,487 | 54.3% | 38.6% | |
| 58.33% | 72 | 1.7 | 631 | 9,320 | 66.7% | 52.4% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 1.7 | 769 | 10,111 | 47.8% | 41.7% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 1.6 | 590 | 9,410 | 55.2% | 36.6% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 1.7 | 457 | 8,672 | 45.7% | 48.4% | |
| 48.48% | 66 | 2.5 | 627 | 10,064 | 44.0% | 51.2% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 1.5 | 596 | 9,024 | 44.8% | 53.6% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 1.6 | 572 | 10,042 | 29.2% | 64.5% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 1.6 | 658 | 8,823 | 46.1% | 38.1% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 1.5 | 600 | 9,627 | 66.7% | 56.5% | |
| 65.12% | 43 | 4.4 | 804 | 10,766 | 61.1% | 68.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.6 | 538 | 9,215 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.6 | 632 | 9,957 | 53.3% | 63.6% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 5.8 | 788 | 11,936 | 41.7% | 36.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 5.7 | 827 | 10,410 | 47.4% | 56.3% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 1.6 | 583 | 10,397 | 45.5% | 69.6% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 2.0 | 597 | 10,181 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 2.3 | 616 | 9,251 | 56.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.5 | 621 | 11,150 | 36.4% | 65.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 3.8 | 666 | 10,795 | 55.6% | 55.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 3.6 | 660 | 10,103 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 2.3 | 641 | 10,483 | 60.0% | 46.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 3.4 | 631 | 10,438 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 5.1 | 828 | 10,555 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 2.0 | 693 | 8,749 | 33.3% | 30.0% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 3.6 | 751 | 11,000 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.5 | 924 | 12,263 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.7 | 703 | 9,430 | 63.6% | 66.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.3 | 637 | 10,255 | 45.5% | 44.4% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 5.0 | 769 | 11,917 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.2 | 761 | 11,531 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 3.7 | 764 | 10,691 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.4 | 736 | 11,002 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.9 | 700 | 9,703 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.6 | 667 | 8,410 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 5.2 | 693 | 8,967 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.1 | 671 | 10,869 | 55.6% | 12.5% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 3.3 | 579 | 9,185 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.9 | 735 | 8,678 | 55.6% | 14.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 636 | 10,641 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.1 | 708 | 10,530 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 4.2 | 672 | 9,935 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.2 | 740 | 10,001 | 14.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 2.3 | 690 | 11,932 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 3.8 | 746 | 13,047 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 723 | 10,031 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.3 | 608 | 11,723 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 653 | 12,548 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 3.5 | 605 | 10,202 | 16.7% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.6 | 760 | 11,143 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 11 | 4.8 | 682 | 10,347 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.5 | 840 | 12,535 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.5 | 809 | 11,316 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.8 | 824 | 12,572 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 678 | 13,050 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 610 | 7,915 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 753 | 12,774 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 765 | 10,973 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.4 | 667 | 7,797 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 796 | 10,350 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 579 | 11,778 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.4 | 725 | 12,472 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.6 | 781 | 9,900 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 812 | 11,977 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 580 | 9,105 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 796 | 11,636 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.8 | 876 | 10,012 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 840 | 13,142 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 863 | 12,894 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 689 | 9,324 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.6 | 809 | 12,125 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 565 | 10,211 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 673 | 11,954 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 747 | 11,024 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.9 | 810 | 11,503 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.7 | 793 | 14,260 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 792 | 10,512 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.3 | 701 | 9,688 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 730 | 10,419 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.3 | 779 | 12,379 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 788 | 13,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 518 | 8,788 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 833 | 11,681 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 879 | 13,173 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.3 | 861 | 12,292 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 695 | 11,771 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 714 | 13,198 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 778 | 10,605 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 660 | 9,028 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 878 | 11,753 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 798 | 11,643 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 769 | 11,217 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 655 | 12,408 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 685 | 10,129 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 754 | 11,449 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 953 | 13,184 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 830 | 12,848 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 940 | 8,700 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 794 | 10,474 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 680 | 8,623 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Morgana vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Morgana do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Morgana wins the Morgana vs Malzahar matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Malzahar's 48.6%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Morgana do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Morgana with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Morgana do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Morgana takes over the Morgana vs Malzahar matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Morgana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Morgana vs Malzahar matchup?
Morgana wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Morgana is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.
What is the best Morgana build against Malzahar?
The best Morgana build against Malzahar includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 Morgana runes against Malzahar?
The best Morgana runes against Malzahar use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Morgana vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Morgana counter Malzahar?
Yes, Morgana has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 51.4% win rate. Morgana has a solid advantage over Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Morgana against Malzahar?
When playing Morgana against Malzahar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Malzahar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.