Ornn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Ornnvs Malzahar

CTank
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ornn vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Ornn wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Malzahar based on 6 games. Ornn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ornn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ornn vs Malzahar matchup.

Ornn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ornn 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
Malzahar - 66.7% win rateMalzahar(66.7%)
Ornn - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Ornn
66.7% WR
VS
Malzahar vs Ornn matchup - 33.3% win rate
Malzahar
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Ornn vs Malzahar Matchup?

Ornn wins the Ornn vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.5
CS / min
7.9
475
DMG / min
875
10,314
Gold / game
11,270
185
Heal / min
64
1,720
DMG Mitigated / min
439
1.0
CC / min
2.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Ornn vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Ornn vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Malzahar's 33.3%, giving Ornn a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Ornn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malzahar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ornn leads by 1,402 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ornn vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Ornn in League of Legends

Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Ornn, 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
6.5Ornn
7.9Malzahar
Malzahar significantly out-farms Ornn by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ornn players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
475Ornn
875Malzahar
Malzahar heavily out-damages Ornn by 400 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Malzahar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,314Ornn
11,270Malzahar
Malzahar generates a commanding 956 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Malzahar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Ornn
2.3Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Ornn, with 1.3 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. Ornn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,905Ornn
503Malzahar
Ornn vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 1,402 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn 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 Ornn Build Against Malzahar

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Ornn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ornn against Malzahar are Hollow Radiance, Iceborn Gauntlet and Randuin's Omen. This combination gives Ornn 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 Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ornn vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ornn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ornn early game win rateOrnn66.7%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar33.3%
Late Game
Ornn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ornn late game win rateOrnn66.7%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar33.3%

Ornn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Ornn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ornn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Malzahar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ornn Runes Against Malzahar

Resolve rune tree - Ornn primary runes vs MalzaharResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Ornn rune vs MalzaharDemolish - best Ornn rune vs MalzaharConditioning - best Ornn rune vs MalzaharOvergrowth - best Ornn rune vs Malzahar
Precision rune tree - Ornn secondary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ornn rune vs MalzaharTriumph - best Ornn rune vs Malzahar
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Ornn to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ornn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Ornn'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 Ornn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ornn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.10%1136.367210,22642.2%60.3%
54.26%945.77059,79651.2%56.9%
49.46%936.058310,30942.2%56.3%
45.07%715.76879,94841.4%47.6%
50.72%695.880111,13746.1%53.5%
52.38%636.670810,59351.9%52.8%
47.46%596.06999,82446.1%48.5%
56.14%586.060810,25855.6%56.7%
54.55%566.075910,09951.7%57.7%
55.77%526.457110,28250.0%60.7%
49.02%516.364510,66650.0%48.4%
46.00%506.04779,11446.9%44.4%
54.17%486.274312,02830.8%62.9%
41.30%466.194110,28522.7%58.3%
47.83%465.962710,66547.4%48.1%
56.52%466.370611,09355.0%57.7%
45.65%466.21,10611,47440.0%48.4%
50.00%446.06269,92245.5%54.5%
56.82%445.77239,58350.0%63.6%
51.16%435.871410,57133.3%68.2%
45.24%426.770511,14328.6%53.6%
35.71%426.064010,25936.4%35.0%
43.90%415.77229,08421.7%72.2%
48.72%395.965010,23342.1%55.0%
42.11%386.06529,89942.9%41.7%
52.78%366.463510,15960.0%47.6%
54.29%355.960611,24330.8%68.2%
60.00%356.290010,35457.1%61.9%
47.06%346.37579,89250.0%45.0%
41.18%346.069410,73141.7%40.9%
58.06%315.99329,72666.7%50.0%
66.67%306.385710,03275.0%57.1%
65.52%296.061610,15961.5%68.8%
46.15%265.964910,52655.6%41.2%
72.00%255.65289,28256.3%100.0%
37.50%246.253511,02466.7%20.0%
56.52%235.978110,72236.4%75.0%
47.83%236.085610,96328.6%56.3%
39.13%236.158710,53630.8%50.0%
54.55%225.863611,15740.0%58.8%
38.10%216.374310,17630.0%45.5%
66.67%216.27839,61272.7%60.0%
38.10%215.070810,57622.2%50.0%
40.00%205.879610,17125.0%50.0%
55.00%206.165910,45050.0%58.3%
63.16%196.270411,68362.5%63.6%
68.42%196.266810,68755.6%80.0%
50.00%185.470510,97740.0%53.9%
64.29%146.853310,19266.7%62.5%
45.45%115.564211,04550.0%40.0%
60.00%107.26358,48755.6%100.0%
60.00%103.776310,87150.0%66.7%
55.56%94.352810,08225.0%80.0%
37.50%86.059510,1670.0%60.0%
25.00%86.454711,1460.0%33.3%
37.50%86.458510,98333.3%40.0%
62.50%85.885411,50550.0%66.7%
37.50%85.363011,33250.0%25.0%
85.71%75.166010,28780.0%100.0%
42.86%75.37929,83440.0%50.0%
42.86%76.25049,44750.0%33.3%
33.33%63.057110,4190.0%50.0%
33.33%66.556211,0210.0%50.0%
50.00%66.47439,94433.3%66.7%
66.67%66.547510,31466.7%66.7%
40.00%51.64169,8310.0%66.7%
60.00%53.055212,813100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.06039,15650.0%33.3%
40.00%55.371410,44833.3%50.0%
40.00%55.256210,0350.0%50.0%
40.00%52.04379,0830.0%100.0%

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Ornn vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ornn do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Ornn vs Malzahar 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 26.9.

How does Ornn do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Ornn has the advantage against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ornn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ornn do against Malzahar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ornn vs Malzahar matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ornn build against Malzahar?

The best Ornn build against Malzahar includes Hollow Radiance, Iceborn Gauntlet, Randuin's Omen with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Ornn runes against Malzahar?

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

Does Ornn counter Malzahar?

Yes, Ornn has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate. Ornn strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Ornn against Malzahar?

When playing Ornn against Malzahar, 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.