Syndravs Malzahar
Syndra vs Malzahar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Syndra wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Malzahar based on 81 games. Syndra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Malzahar matchup.
Syndra Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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(51.9%)Who Wins the Syndra vs Malzahar Matchup?
Syndra vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Syndra vs Malzahar matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Malzahar's 48.1%, giving Syndra a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Syndra 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 crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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.
Syndra vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Syndra Build Against Malzahar
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Malzahar are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% 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 Syndra vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Syndra51.3%Malzahar48.7%Syndra52.4%Malzahar47.6%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Syndra has a meaningful 51.3% win rate, outperforming Malzahar by 2.6 percentage points. Syndra players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Syndra takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Malzahar by 4.8 percentage points. Syndra scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Malzahar
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Syndra to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.04% | 129 | 7.3 | 931 | 12,751 | 49.2% | 60.3% | |
| 46.07% | 89 | 7.0 | 919 | 12,966 | 50.0% | 43.6% | |
| 50.00% | 84 | 6.8 | 851 | 11,636 | 40.0% | 59.1% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 7.2 | 909 | 13,130 | 51.3% | 52.4% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 7.3 | 848 | 12,646 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 72 | 7.0 | 808 | 13,015 | 41.9% | 48.8% | |
| 44.78% | 67 | 6.4 | 792 | 11,529 | 44.8% | 44.7% | |
| 62.07% | 58 | 6.7 | 996 | 13,994 | 73.9% | 54.3% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 6.9 | 921 | 12,089 | 43.3% | 58.3% | |
| 39.22% | 51 | 7.0 | 886 | 13,354 | 33.3% | 43.3% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 6.6 | 747 | 11,695 | 23.8% | 53.6% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 7.2 | 911 | 12,932 | 55.0% | 53.9% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 6.7 | 804 | 12,393 | 44.4% | 52.0% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.9 | 835 | 11,619 | 42.1% | 43.5% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 7.0 | 866 | 12,854 | 26.7% | 77.8% | |
| 64.29% | 42 | 6.9 | 788 | 11,435 | 65.2% | 63.2% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 7.0 | 952 | 12,821 | 52.6% | 52.2% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 6.5 | 870 | 11,260 | 45.0% | 42.9% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.9 | 996 | 13,604 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 7.0 | 951 | 13,766 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 7.0 | 801 | 12,033 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 7.0 | 1,020 | 13,395 | 42.9% | 59.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.8 | 824 | 10,066 | 40.9% | 57.1% | |
| 37.14% | 35 | 7.0 | 813 | 10,771 | 34.8% | 41.7% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.2 | 915 | 13,647 | 66.7% | 47.6% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 7.0 | 1,072 | 14,111 | 63.6% | 66.7% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 7.4 | 1,025 | 13,885 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 7.0 | 1,011 | 13,792 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.9 | 802 | 12,048 | 41.7% | 35.3% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 7.0 | 893 | 12,265 | 73.3% | 35.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 877 | 12,746 | 45.5% | 71.4% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 7.2 | 840 | 11,868 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 7.3 | 1,018 | 12,210 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 902 | 11,538 | 22.2% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 7.6 | 925 | 13,006 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.0 | 1,028 | 13,475 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.9 | 987 | 12,655 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 850 | 12,498 | 42.9% | 63.6% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 7.8 | 1,205 | 13,800 | 77.8% | 62.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.2 | 975 | 13,924 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.7 | 962 | 15,264 | 100.0% | 36.4% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.6 | 871 | 13,101 | 20.0% | 54.5% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 969 | 14,007 | 77.8% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.6 | 878 | 13,436 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.9 | 866 | 13,978 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.3 | 941 | 13,076 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.8 | 896 | 13,067 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.2 | 1,023 | 12,798 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.1 | 876 | 10,649 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.0 | 884 | 14,041 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 946 | 11,925 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.1 | 836 | 12,792 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 991 | 15,787 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.3 | 992 | 11,999 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,038 | 12,800 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.6 | 890 | 13,210 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 819 | 10,106 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,013 | 11,892 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 881 | 9,084 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.9 | 1,086 | 15,078 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 909 | 14,734 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 944 | 12,373 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 829 | 11,197 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,080 | 15,590 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.7 | 1,037 | 16,002 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 902 | 13,637 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 845 | 13,566 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 1,032 | 14,082 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 956 | 12,897 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 852 | 11,914 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 695 | 11,857 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
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Syndra vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Syndra do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Syndra wins the Syndra vs Malzahar matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Malzahar's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Syndra do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Malzahar with a 51.3% win rate versus 48.7%. Syndra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Syndra do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Malzahar matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Syndra vs Malzahar matchup?
Syndra wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Syndra is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.
What is the best Syndra build against Malzahar?
The best Syndra build against Malzahar includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap with Swiftmarch. 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 Syndra runes against Malzahar?
The best Syndra runes against Malzahar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Syndra vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Syndra counter Malzahar?
Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 51.9% win rate. Syndra has a solid advantage over Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Syndra against Malzahar?
When playing Syndra 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.