
Sorakavs Malzahar
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.
Who Wins the Soraka vs Malzahar Matchup?

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 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.
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
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
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.16% | 432 | 0.9 | 192 | 7,964 | 49.8% | 52.5% | |
| 46.80% | 344 | 0.9 | 195 | 7,731 | 45.8% | 47.7% | |
| 56.45% | 310 | 0.9 | 180 | 8,382 | 48.7% | 61.1% | |
| 55.21% | 288 | 0.9 | 202 | 8,172 | 49.2% | 59.5% | |
| 51.87% | 268 | 0.8 | 204 | 7,932 | 49.3% | 54.5% | |
| 46.83% | 205 | 0.9 | 202 | 7,857 | 49.0% | 44.7% | |
| 50.00% | 188 | 0.9 | 196 | 8,412 | 50.7% | 49.6% | |
| 42.62% | 183 | 0.9 | 204 | 7,982 | 41.0% | 43.8% | |
| 51.91% | 183 | 0.9 | 212 | 8,006 | 50.0% | 53.5% | |
| 46.37% | 179 | 0.9 | 207 | 8,181 | 46.7% | 46.1% | |
| 49.68% | 157 | 0.9 | 193 | 7,875 | 44.6% | 54.2% | |
| 55.10% | 147 | 0.9 | 170 | 8,277 | 63.5% | 48.8% | |
| 56.06% | 132 | 0.9 | 191 | 8,230 | 60.4% | 53.2% | |
| 46.51% | 129 | 0.9 | 257 | 8,002 | 41.4% | 50.7% | |
| 50.00% | 128 | 0.8 | 175 | 8,059 | 52.6% | 47.9% | |
| 46.83% | 126 | 0.8 | 186 | 8,308 | 42.2% | 49.4% | |
| 53.66% | 123 | 0.9 | 206 | 8,219 | 51.7% | 55.4% | |
| 52.94% | 119 | 0.8 | 181 | 7,728 | 50.0% | 55.7% | |
| 52.99% | 117 | 0.9 | 208 | 8,764 | 39.0% | 60.5% | |
| 52.88% | 104 | 0.9 | 229 | 7,961 | 51.0% | 54.7% | |
| 52.43% | 103 | 1.0 | 223 | 8,319 | 51.1% | 53.5% | |
| 58.33% | 96 | 0.9 | 228 | 8,517 | 47.1% | 64.5% | |
| 46.07% | 89 | 0.9 | 192 | 8,451 | 38.2% | 50.9% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 0.9 | 183 | 8,612 | 37.0% | 56.9% | |
| 60.00% | 75 | 1.0 | 204 | 8,004 | 62.2% | 57.9% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 0.8 | 191 | 8,582 | 66.7% | 44.7% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 0.8 | 208 | 8,471 | 41.9% | 45.0% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 0.9 | 202 | 7,615 | 43.2% | 54.5% | |
| 41.54% | 65 | 0.8 | 226 | 7,905 | 52.8% | 27.6% | |
| 62.90% | 62 | 0.9 | 182 | 7,834 | 71.0% | 54.8% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 1.0 | 212 | 8,749 | 57.9% | 60.0% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 0.8 | 209 | 8,097 | 48.0% | 70.4% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 1.5 | 223 | 9,080 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 1.0 | 225 | 8,195 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 65.71% | 35 | 0.8 | 207 | 7,730 | 66.7% | 64.7% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.6 | 209 | 7,654 | 31.6% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 0.9 | 219 | 8,476 | 61.5% | 58.8% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 1.1 | 197 | 8,494 | 33.3% | 38.9% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 0.9 | 189 | 7,808 | 55.6% | 61.1% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 0.8 | 217 | 8,877 | 41.7% | 46.7% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 246 | 8,149 | 40.0% | 35.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 231 | 8,490 | 36.4% | 54.5% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 0.9 | 240 | 8,589 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 178 | 8,822 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 179 | 9,462 | 80.0% | 73.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 198 | 7,819 | 37.5% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.9 | 244 | 8,131 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.5 | 225 | 7,733 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.8 | 207 | 7,903 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.2 | 232 | 7,596 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 194 | 9,918 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 287 | 8,970 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.8 | 192 | 8,681 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 179 | 6,878 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.3 | 247 | 9,904 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.7 | 324 | 4,905 | 70.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 180 | 7,238 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.8 | 218 | 8,277 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,752 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 217 | 8,608 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.7 | 287 | 9,026 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 421 | 9,243 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 208 | 8,541 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 236 | 7,177 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 249 | 6,927 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 449 | 10,492 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 239 | 8,817 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 309 | 9,206 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.3 | 310 | 9,821 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 215 | 8,034 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 220 | 7,570 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 265 | 9,701 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 193 | 6,414 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 254 | 9,226 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 268 | 8,341 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 180 | 7,073 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 368 | 12,383 | 0.0% | 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.
