Sivir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Sivirvs Malzahar

BMarksman
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sivir vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Malzahar wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Sivir based on 5 games. Malzahar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Sivir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sivir vs Malzahar matchup.

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Sivir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sivir 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
Sivir - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Sivir
0.0% WR
VS
Malzahar vs Sivir matchup - 100.0% win rate
Malzahar
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Sivir vs Malzahar Matchup?

Malzahar wins the Sivir vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Malzahar
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
7.7
CS / min
7.6
763
DMG / min
753
14,802
Gold / game
13,859
191
Heal / min
56
368
DMG Mitigated / min
444
0.0
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Sivir vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Sivir vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Sivir's 0.0%, giving Malzahar a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Malzahar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sivir 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 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malzahar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Sivir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Malzahar 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.

Sivir vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Sivir wins the laning phase against Malzahar in League of Legends

Sivir is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sivir holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.7Sivir
7.6Malzahar
Sivir and Malzahar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
763Sivir
753Malzahar
Damage output is virtually even between Sivir and Malzahar, with only 10 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
14,802Sivir
13,859Malzahar
Sivir generates a commanding 943 more gold per game than Malzahar. This substantial economic advantage means Sivir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malzahar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.0Sivir
1.3Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Sivir, 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. Sivir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
559Sivir
500Malzahar
Sivir heals and mitigates 59 more damage per minute than Malzahar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Sivir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Malzahar.

Best Sivir Build Against Malzahar

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Sivir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sivir against Malzahar are Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Sivir 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 Sivir vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malzahar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sivir early game win rateSivir0.0%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar100.0%
Late Game
Malzahar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sivir late game win rateSivir0.0%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar100.0%

Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sivir. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Sivir. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Sivir Runes Against Malzahar

Precision rune tree - Sivir primary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Sivir rune vs MalzaharPresence of Mind - best Sivir rune vs MalzaharLegend: Alacrity - best Sivir rune vs MalzaharCut Down - best Sivir rune vs Malzahar
Sorcery rune tree - Sivir secondary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Sivir rune vs MalzaharGathering Storm - best Sivir rune vs Malzahar
0.0% WR

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


Sivir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Sivir'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 Sivir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Sivir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.97%1387.881113,97760.7%55.8%
54.95%917.580913,97143.3%60.7%
39.29%847.993014,04430.6%45.8%
56.96%797.378513,78853.9%60.0%
48.72%787.180513,94337.9%55.1%
50.67%757.882613,17953.3%46.7%
53.06%497.776913,05850.0%56.0%
54.17%487.887814,39761.1%50.0%
43.90%417.888613,89557.1%37.0%
47.37%387.793212,98523.5%66.7%
61.11%367.283811,93855.0%68.8%
52.78%367.077513,19563.2%41.2%
57.14%357.588313,92164.3%52.4%
64.52%317.785614,81280.0%57.1%
54.84%317.172013,21557.1%52.9%
55.17%297.687113,27572.7%44.4%
61.90%217.679114,18763.6%60.0%
71.43%217.595815,45866.7%75.0%
50.00%207.581111,80953.3%40.0%
50.00%188.299314,49354.5%42.9%
52.94%177.372913,48266.7%45.5%
40.00%157.679913,4640.0%60.0%
41.67%127.788313,08742.9%40.0%
54.55%118.182813,70166.7%50.0%
50.00%107.883713,39750.0%50.0%
40.00%107.990815,4810.0%50.0%
40.00%107.875914,79950.0%37.5%
37.50%87.976113,12733.3%40.0%
57.14%77.61,07216,5000.0%80.0%
50.00%67.470013,8090.0%75.0%
83.33%67.470316,6160.0%100.0%
60.00%57.586314,1420.0%100.0%
60.00%57.988915,0520.0%75.0%
0.00%57.776314,8020.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,07716,499100.0%75.0%

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Sivir vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sivir do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Malzahar wins the Sivir vs Malzahar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Sivir's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Sivir do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Sivir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sivir do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Sivir vs Malzahar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sivir vs Malzahar matchup?

Malzahar wins the matchup against Sivir with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Sivir build against Malzahar?

The best Sivir build against Malzahar includes Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sivir runes against Malzahar?

The best Sivir runes against Malzahar use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Sivir vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sivir counter Malzahar?

No, Sivir struggles against Malzahar with only a 0.0% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Sivir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.

How do I play Sivir against Malzahar?

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