Twisted Fatevs Malzahar
Twisted Fate vs Malzahar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malzahar wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.3%) over Twisted Fate based on 86 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Twisted Fate scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Twisted Fate build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup.
Twisted Fate Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Twisted Fate 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(48.8%)Who Wins the Twisted Fate vs Malzahar Matchup?
Twisted Fate vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 86 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Twisted Fate's 48.8%, giving Malzahar a 2.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Twisted Fate outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Twisted Fate reaches their power spikes, while Twisted Fate should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Malzahar is slightly favored, Twisted Fate can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Malzahar's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Twisted Fate vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Twisted Fate, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Twisted Fate Build Against Malzahar
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Twisted Fate needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Twisted Fate against Malzahar are Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Twisted Fate an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 12 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 Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Twisted Fate45.5%Malzahar54.5%Twisted Fate52.4%Malzahar47.6%Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Twisted Fate. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Twisted Fate takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Malzahar by 4.8 percentage points. Twisted Fate scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Malzahar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Twisted Fate reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Twisted Fate survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Twisted Fate Runes Against Malzahar
Domination
Resolve
The Domination primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Twisted Fate maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malzahar.
Twisted Fate matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Twisted Fate'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 Twisted Fate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.28% | 106 | 6.6 | 705 | 12,644 | 41.7% | 48.3% | |
| 48.84% | 86 | 6.9 | 738 | 13,285 | 45.5% | 52.4% | |
| 51.61% | 62 | 6.3 | 705 | 12,167 | 42.4% | 62.1% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 6.4 | 733 | 11,706 | 65.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 6.2 | 687 | 13,261 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 6.8 | 743 | 13,233 | 63.0% | 41.7% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 6.2 | 805 | 12,056 | 65.4% | 54.5% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.2 | 760 | 11,667 | 50.0% | 43.5% | |
| 28.26% | 46 | 6.0 | 691 | 12,231 | 29.4% | 27.6% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 6.1 | 749 | 12,296 | 54.5% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 6.3 | 713 | 12,302 | 47.6% | 52.2% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 6.8 | 647 | 11,988 | 61.9% | 45.5% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.0 | 786 | 13,330 | 46.1% | 40.0% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.4 | 770 | 12,112 | 54.5% | 47.1% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 6.2 | 635 | 11,316 | 35.0% | 41.2% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.3 | 720 | 12,193 | 46.7% | 63.2% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.6 | 688 | 11,495 | 57.9% | 69.2% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 6.2 | 665 | 12,532 | 36.4% | 33.3% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 6.4 | 736 | 11,616 | 75.0% | 53.3% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.2 | 841 | 12,741 | 40.0% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.5 | 855 | 13,969 | 30.8% | 64.7% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.3 | 782 | 13,259 | 16.7% | 52.9% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.3 | 698 | 11,838 | 26.7% | 66.7% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 6.4 | 674 | 11,609 | 29.4% | 30.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 785 | 12,836 | 12.5% | 64.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 736 | 13,439 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.8 | 674 | 12,766 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 7.2 | 786 | 13,971 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 768 | 12,182 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 711 | 11,556 | 53.9% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.9 | 683 | 12,377 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.4 | 700 | 11,382 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.7 | 755 | 12,185 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.1 | 816 | 13,826 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 517 | 10,107 | 63.6% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.2 | 669 | 10,484 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.1 | 728 | 12,277 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 6.6 | 853 | 12,228 | 25.0% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.9 | 895 | 13,638 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 629 | 11,727 | 40.0% | 11.1% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.7 | 805 | 12,411 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.9 | 645 | 11,902 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 765 | 11,624 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.4 | 718 | 13,678 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 797 | 14,465 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 785 | 12,850 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 650 | 12,125 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 740 | 9,397 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 705 | 13,454 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.6 | 797 | 10,262 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 703 | 11,026 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 574 | 9,367 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.7 | 761 | 12,987 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.6 | 836 | 17,853 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.3 | 575 | 11,168 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 732 | 12,624 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 712 | 14,799 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 507 | 9,304 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 785 | 14,495 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 859 | 13,347 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.0 | 665 | 14,085 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.3 | 596 | 12,205 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 723 | 14,895 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 622 | 13,605 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.1 | 788 | 12,891 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 588 | 11,340 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.6 | 816 | 14,415 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 606 | 15,416 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 788 | 9,017 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 718 | 16,188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 796 | 13,271 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 611 | 12,516 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 992 | 11,873 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 617 | 13,151 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 967 | 14,865 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 988 | 10,430 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 534 | 9,281 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Twisted Fate vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Twisted Fate do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Twisted Fate's 48.8%, a 2.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 86 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Twisted Fate do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Twisted Fate with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Twisted Fate do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Twisted Fate takes over the Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Twisted Fate scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against Twisted Fate with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.3 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 86 games analyzed.
What is the best Twisted Fate build against Malzahar?
The best Twisted Fate build against Malzahar includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Twisted Fate runes against Malzahar?
The best Twisted Fate runes against Malzahar use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Twisted Fate vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Twisted Fate counter Malzahar?
No, Twisted Fate struggles against Malzahar with only a 48.8% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Twisted Fate players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.
How do I play Twisted Fate against Malzahar?
When playing Twisted Fate against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malzahar in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.