Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Vaynevs Malzahar

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vayne wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 15 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Malzahar matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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.

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Vayne - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
60.0% WR
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Malzahar vs Vayne matchup - 40.0% win rate
Malzahar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Malzahar Matchup?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.5
CS / min
7.2
833
DMG / min
773
11,244
Gold / game
10,729
236
Heal / min
41
691
DMG Mitigated / min
513
0.3
CC / min
1.7
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
85.7%
Late Game WR
14.3%

Vayne vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Vayne a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Malzahar in League of Legends

Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Vayne
7.2Malzahar
Malzahar edges out Vayne by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malzahar.
Damage
833Vayne
773Malzahar
Vayne deals 60 more champion damage per minute than Malzahar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malzahar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vayne's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,244Vayne
10,729Malzahar
Vayne earns 515 more gold per game than Malzahar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vayne slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Vayne
1.7Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Vayne, with 1.4 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. Vayne should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
927Vayne
554Malzahar
Vayne vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 373 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne 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 Vayne Build Against Malzahar

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Malzahar are Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Vayne 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 Vayne vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malzahar
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne37.5%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar62.5%
Late Game
Vayne
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne85.7%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar14.3%

Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Malzahar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vayne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vayne 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 Vayne Runes Against Malzahar

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Vayne rune vs MalzaharTriumph - best Vayne rune vs MalzaharLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs MalzaharCut Down - best Vayne rune vs Malzahar
Inspiration rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs MalzaharInspiration
Cash Back - best Vayne rune vs MalzaharJack Of All Trades - best Vayne rune vs Malzahar
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Vayne to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.01%4766.078912,87544.3%47.4%
47.20%4476.079112,72545.4%48.6%
46.26%4285.779612,71544.9%47.3%
53.92%3956.085712,96853.2%54.6%
47.85%3726.289413,18946.8%48.6%
52.99%3516.284313,14252.5%53.4%
52.98%2856.390413,45646.2%58.8%
53.90%2696.387713,73748.2%58.0%
52.38%1895.988612,46846.1%58.2%
51.92%1566.591311,98950.0%53.4%
54.30%1516.185913,22758.5%51.2%
50.33%1516.180413,00743.8%55.2%
45.95%1485.978013,60345.3%46.3%
45.38%1306.177613,08138.2%50.7%
47.83%1156.481213,76538.5%52.6%
42.61%1156.178112,08234.0%49.2%
50.88%1145.886612,98941.2%58.7%
45.19%1046.489913,17548.7%43.1%
59.80%1026.585413,18963.5%56.0%
31.00%1005.563510,36011.1%47.3%
45.83%965.885713,16444.4%46.7%
50.53%956.31,12012,73751.6%50.0%
58.06%936.379613,00854.8%60.8%
44.09%935.862511,33042.4%45.0%
45.56%905.883011,35543.6%47.1%
45.98%876.385113,57237.9%50.0%
55.81%866.189910,74843.2%65.3%
55.95%846.21,29211,54651.4%59.2%
56.41%786.388313,43557.1%55.8%
54.84%625.981412,06158.3%52.6%
45.76%596.287712,77548.0%44.1%
51.92%526.091311,59248.1%56.0%
45.10%516.592112,14440.9%48.3%
52.00%506.087513,62147.8%55.6%
35.42%486.272110,98228.0%43.5%
58.33%486.198911,81064.0%52.2%
45.83%486.21,00510,83851.9%38.1%
50.00%466.297013,36447.4%51.9%
58.70%466.291413,67162.5%54.5%
54.55%446.287414,06357.1%53.3%
44.19%436.683913,74455.0%34.8%
26.19%425.987411,67823.5%28.0%
48.78%415.983611,64443.5%55.6%
52.50%405.683813,60737.5%56.3%
38.46%396.785410,96150.0%28.6%
41.03%396.07439,57128.6%55.6%
67.57%376.589811,52662.5%76.9%
45.95%375.683211,99840.0%50.0%
52.94%346.475912,24550.0%54.5%
52.94%346.41,05111,47452.6%53.3%
66.67%336.393813,52461.5%70.0%
48.48%336.478411,26950.0%46.1%
48.48%336.597913,30562.5%44.0%
40.63%325.382011,34442.1%38.5%
62.50%325.779613,16341.7%75.0%
40.63%326.267610,36931.6%53.9%
58.06%316.484912,13864.3%52.9%
53.33%305.685512,15255.6%52.4%
60.00%306.095312,30876.9%47.1%
43.33%306.664611,44137.5%50.0%
55.56%275.379211,00650.0%60.0%
48.15%276.283411,46543.8%54.5%
50.00%265.969311,80141.7%57.1%
50.00%266.171011,42146.1%53.9%
30.77%265.370011,00127.3%33.3%
50.00%265.883412,30154.5%46.7%
48.00%256.081612,91020.0%66.7%
44.00%256.475811,84450.0%38.5%
54.17%246.399112,32564.3%40.0%
45.83%246.085011,12557.1%30.0%
56.52%235.761010,29945.5%66.7%
45.45%226.573412,18438.5%55.6%
40.91%226.080612,81544.4%38.5%
42.11%196.292010,37245.5%37.5%
63.16%196.387012,58950.0%72.7%
42.11%195.881712,14257.1%33.3%
61.11%185.61,00813,43366.7%58.3%
62.50%166.188511,54762.5%62.5%
80.00%152.288517,36850.0%84.6%
53.33%156.498513,30150.0%54.5%
60.00%156.583311,24437.5%85.7%
46.67%156.687611,53050.0%42.9%
46.67%155.491613,99225.0%54.5%
42.86%146.482413,96675.0%30.0%
42.86%146.084113,4470.0%66.7%
53.85%136.584913,506100.0%33.3%
46.15%135.275011,57950.0%42.9%
66.67%125.61,02512,92880.0%57.1%
33.33%126.092711,90033.3%33.3%
54.55%115.61,00213,29850.0%57.1%
63.64%116.164210,20450.0%80.0%
54.55%112.982014,06866.7%40.0%
81.82%116.277512,783100.0%71.4%
54.55%113.484613,74333.3%62.5%
54.55%115.576111,64971.4%25.0%
45.45%115.69159,80875.0%28.6%
40.00%104.670811,73250.0%25.0%
60.00%105.782012,59750.0%62.5%
50.00%103.877113,23733.3%57.1%
40.00%105.592611,89340.0%40.0%
66.67%93.81,03913,79866.7%66.7%
33.33%96.11,07613,2730.0%50.0%
55.56%96.793013,145100.0%20.0%
33.33%96.085513,01833.3%33.3%
55.56%93.986012,86033.3%66.7%
50.00%85.887014,56550.0%50.0%
62.50%87.368411,84766.7%50.0%
50.00%83.288313,47975.0%25.0%
25.00%85.26909,10216.7%50.0%
37.50%85.85269,89450.0%25.0%
57.14%74.076010,75033.3%75.0%
71.43%73.674311,42580.0%50.0%
42.86%74.572311,69733.3%50.0%
28.57%74.567612,0460.0%40.0%
50.00%63.578115,0220.0%60.0%
33.33%66.882313,7790.0%50.0%
33.33%62.998912,89833.3%33.3%
66.67%65.91,00614,14350.0%75.0%
20.00%54.75778,99933.3%0.0%
40.00%52.161112,29050.0%0.0%
40.00%56.41,17614,5940.0%50.0%
80.00%56.21,02413,762100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.996213,2480.0%50.0%
40.00%56.06739,21850.0%0.0%
40.00%56.47269,89240.0%0.0%

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Vayne vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Malzahar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vayne do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Vayne with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Malzahar matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Malzahar matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Malzahar?

The best Vayne build against Malzahar includes Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Vayne runes against Malzahar?

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

Does Vayne counter Malzahar?

Yes, Vayne has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate. Vayne strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Vayne against Malzahar?

When playing Vayne against Malzahar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Malzahar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.