Soraka - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Sorakavs Malzahar

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Soraka vs Malzahar 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. Soraka holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Malzahar matchup.

Soraka Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Soraka vs Malzahar Matchup?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Soraka
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
3.3
CS / min
5.6
310
DMG / min
835
9,821
Gold / game
12,210
1,026
Heal / min
30
804
DMG Mitigated / min
395
1.5
CC / min
1.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Soraka vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Soraka vs Malzahar 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. Soraka 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 Soraka leads by 1,405 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Soraka 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.

Soraka vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Soraka in League of Legends

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.

Farming
3.3Soraka
5.6Malzahar
Malzahar significantly out-farms Soraka by 2.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 34 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Soraka players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
310Soraka
835Malzahar
Malzahar heavily out-damages Soraka by 525 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Soraka 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
9,821Soraka
12,210Malzahar
Malzahar generates a commanding 2,389 more gold per game than Soraka. This substantial economic advantage means Malzahar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Soraka should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Soraka
1.9Malzahar
Malzahar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Soraka, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malzahar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,831Soraka
425Malzahar
Soraka vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 1,405 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Soraka 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 Soraka Build Against Malzahar

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Malzahar are Rod of Ages, Dawncore and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Soraka 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 Soraka vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Soraka
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Soraka early game win rateSoraka50.0%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar50.0%
Late Game
Soraka
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Soraka late game win rateSoraka100.0%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Soraka and Malzahar, with Soraka 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.

Soraka 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 Soraka Runes Against Malzahar

Resolve rune tree - Soraka primary runes vs MalzaharResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Soraka rune vs MalzaharFont of Life - best Soraka rune vs MalzaharBone Plating - best Soraka rune vs MalzaharRevitalize - best Soraka rune vs Malzahar
Sorcery rune tree - Soraka secondary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Soraka rune vs MalzaharTranscendence - best Soraka rune vs Malzahar
100.0% WR

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


Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Soraka'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 Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Soraka matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.16%4320.91927,96449.8%52.5%
46.80%3440.91957,73145.8%47.7%
56.45%3100.91808,38248.7%61.1%
55.21%2880.92028,17249.2%59.5%
51.87%2680.82047,93249.3%54.5%
46.83%2050.92027,85749.0%44.7%
50.00%1880.91968,41250.7%49.6%
42.62%1830.92047,98241.0%43.8%
51.91%1830.92128,00650.0%53.5%
46.37%1790.92078,18146.7%46.1%
49.68%1570.91937,87544.6%54.2%
55.10%1470.91708,27763.5%48.8%
56.06%1320.91918,23060.4%53.2%
46.51%1290.92578,00241.4%50.7%
50.00%1280.81758,05952.6%47.9%
46.83%1260.81868,30842.2%49.4%
53.66%1230.92068,21951.7%55.4%
52.94%1190.81817,72850.0%55.7%
52.99%1170.92088,76439.0%60.5%
52.88%1040.92297,96151.0%54.7%
52.43%1031.02238,31951.1%53.5%
58.33%960.92288,51747.1%64.5%
46.07%890.91928,45138.2%50.9%
50.59%850.91838,61237.0%56.9%
60.00%751.02048,00462.2%57.9%
52.70%740.81918,58266.7%44.7%
43.66%710.82088,47141.9%45.0%
48.57%700.92027,61543.2%54.5%
41.54%650.82267,90552.8%27.6%
62.90%620.91827,83471.0%54.8%
59.32%591.02128,74957.9%60.0%
59.62%520.82098,09748.0%70.4%
53.19%471.52239,08071.4%45.5%
48.78%411.02258,19557.1%40.0%
65.71%350.82077,73066.7%64.7%
38.71%311.62097,65431.6%50.0%
60.00%300.92198,47661.5%58.8%
36.67%301.11978,49433.3%38.9%
59.26%270.91897,80855.6%61.1%
44.44%270.82178,87741.7%46.7%
37.50%241.52468,14940.0%35.7%
45.45%220.92318,49036.4%54.5%
38.10%210.92408,58928.6%42.9%
65.00%200.81788,82262.5%66.7%
75.00%200.81799,46280.0%73.3%
55.56%180.91987,81937.5%70.0%
38.46%130.92448,13142.9%33.3%
38.46%131.52257,73342.9%33.3%
61.54%130.82077,90350.0%71.4%
23.08%131.22327,59642.9%0.0%
66.67%120.91949,91850.0%70.0%
83.33%121.42878,97066.7%100.0%
54.55%110.81928,681100.0%44.4%
54.55%110.91796,87842.9%75.0%
45.45%111.32479,90460.0%33.3%
70.00%102.73244,90570.0%0.0%
60.00%100.81807,23866.7%50.0%
66.67%91.82188,27775.0%60.0%
50.00%80.82058,75233.3%60.0%
57.14%70.92178,60866.7%50.0%
42.86%71.72879,0260.0%60.0%
42.86%72.04219,24350.0%33.3%
71.43%70.82088,541100.0%50.0%
66.67%60.82367,17750.0%100.0%
33.33%62.42496,92750.0%0.0%
66.67%63.044910,4920.0%66.7%
16.67%61.52398,8170.0%33.3%
33.33%63.03099,2060.0%33.3%
66.67%63.33109,82150.0%100.0%
40.00%51.02158,03466.7%0.0%
20.00%53.52207,57050.0%0.0%
80.00%51.92659,701100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.71936,41466.7%0.0%
60.00%53.42549,22650.0%66.7%
60.00%51.62688,341100.0%0.0%
40.00%50.61807,07350.0%33.3%
40.00%53.836812,3830.0%50.0%

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Soraka vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Soraka do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Soraka wins the Soraka 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 26.10.

How does Soraka do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Soraka has the advantage against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Soraka players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Soraka do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Soraka takes over the Soraka vs Malzahar 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 Soraka vs Malzahar 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 Soraka build against Malzahar?

The best Soraka build against Malzahar includes Rod of Ages, Dawncore, Frozen Heart with Immortal Path. 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 Soraka runes against Malzahar?

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

Does Soraka counter Malzahar?

Yes, Soraka has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate. Soraka strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Soraka against Malzahar?

When playing Soraka 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.