Veigarvs Malzahar
Veigar vs Malzahar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malzahar wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Veigar based on 207 games. Malzahar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Malzahar matchup.
Veigar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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 Veigar vs Malzahar Matchup?
Veigar vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Veigar vs Malzahar matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 207 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Veigar's 48.3%, giving Malzahar a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Malzahar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar 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 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Malzahar is slightly favored, Veigar 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.
Veigar vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Veigar Build Against Malzahar
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Malzahar are Rod of Ages, Stormsurge and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 6 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 Veigar vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Veigar48.7%
Malzahar51.3%Veigar48.1%Malzahar51.9%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Malzahar has a meaningful 51.3% win rate, outperforming Veigar by 2.6 percentage points. Malzahar players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Malzahar takes over with a 51.9% win rate, leading Veigar by 3.9 percentage points. Malzahar scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Malzahar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Veigar Runes Against Malzahar
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Veigar the best tools to compete against Malzahar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.31% | 207 | 6.6 | 886 | 12,494 | 48.7% | 48.1% | |
| 53.19% | 188 | 5.7 | 835 | 11,603 | 42.6% | 59.2% | |
| 55.08% | 187 | 6.6 | 922 | 12,110 | 56.8% | 54.0% | |
| 50.00% | 176 | 6.2 | 885 | 11,410 | 44.1% | 53.7% | |
| 55.17% | 174 | 6.5 | 849 | 11,633 | 57.4% | 53.8% | |
| 53.85% | 143 | 5.8 | 1,048 | 11,759 | 46.5% | 58.8% | |
| 48.89% | 135 | 6.1 | 920 | 11,964 | 41.2% | 53.6% | |
| 62.60% | 123 | 6.3 | 994 | 12,319 | 57.5% | 65.8% | |
| 64.04% | 114 | 6.3 | 905 | 11,770 | 62.5% | 65.2% | |
| 44.25% | 113 | 6.3 | 926 | 12,675 | 41.0% | 46.0% | |
| 42.99% | 107 | 6.2 | 964 | 11,626 | 37.8% | 46.8% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 6.4 | 840 | 11,601 | 51.3% | 46.3% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 6.3 | 867 | 11,926 | 51.5% | 53.7% | |
| 57.58% | 99 | 6.1 | 975 | 13,340 | 43.3% | 63.8% | |
| 54.64% | 97 | 6.5 | 956 | 12,442 | 51.4% | 56.5% | |
| 57.29% | 96 | 6.3 | 976 | 12,591 | 61.8% | 54.8% | |
| 45.56% | 90 | 6.7 | 892 | 12,181 | 57.5% | 36.0% | |
| 48.86% | 88 | 6.6 | 901 | 13,107 | 48.4% | 49.1% | |
| 48.24% | 85 | 6.4 | 935 | 13,755 | 52.0% | 46.7% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 6.6 | 854 | 11,853 | 59.3% | 49.0% | |
| 52.24% | 67 | 6.4 | 917 | 11,506 | 54.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 4.4 | 685 | 10,523 | 31.8% | 59.5% | |
| 46.03% | 63 | 6.6 | 982 | 12,132 | 42.1% | 47.7% | |
| 53.23% | 62 | 6.4 | 950 | 13,711 | 42.9% | 58.5% | |
| 43.33% | 60 | 6.0 | 838 | 11,352 | 38.1% | 46.1% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 5.2 | 864 | 12,485 | 35.3% | 47.6% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.0 | 738 | 10,421 | 45.5% | 41.7% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 7.0 | 928 | 12,369 | 41.7% | 54.5% | |
| 34.55% | 55 | 6.4 | 858 | 11,384 | 32.0% | 36.7% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 6.7 | 967 | 12,244 | 52.9% | 34.3% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 6.5 | 954 | 13,015 | 57.9% | 60.6% | |
| 60.78% | 51 | 6.3 | 894 | 14,155 | 63.2% | 59.4% | |
| 64.00% | 50 | 6.6 | 923 | 12,721 | 50.0% | 76.9% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 1,080 | 12,998 | 47.6% | 65.5% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 6.2 | 907 | 12,714 | 50.0% | 39.4% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 6.4 | 835 | 11,887 | 47.1% | 59.4% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 6.5 | 966 | 12,182 | 71.4% | 48.1% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.8 | 832 | 12,440 | 52.6% | 50.0% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 6.9 | 975 | 11,086 | 47.6% | 76.0% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.3 | 1,150 | 12,527 | 53.3% | 56.7% | |
| 68.29% | 41 | 6.6 | 979 | 13,644 | 64.3% | 70.4% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.7 | 946 | 13,979 | 71.4% | 40.7% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 5.0 | 780 | 11,608 | 47.1% | 36.4% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 6.6 | 954 | 14,263 | 42.9% | 61.3% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.7 | 924 | 12,955 | 57.1% | 54.2% | |
| 65.79% | 38 | 6.6 | 910 | 12,322 | 61.5% | 68.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.7 | 733 | 10,032 | 61.1% | 41.2% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.7 | 892 | 12,271 | 71.4% | 47.6% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.4 | 918 | 12,994 | 54.5% | 56.5% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.1 | 932 | 10,928 | 42.9% | 70.0% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 6.5 | 871 | 10,570 | 43.8% | 35.3% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 5.4 | 880 | 12,749 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 4.8 | 736 | 10,875 | 40.0% | 47.6% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 6.3 | 772 | 13,118 | 33.3% | 35.0% | |
| 71.43% | 28 | 6.9 | 999 | 14,147 | 81.8% | 64.7% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.4 | 929 | 12,639 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 7.1 | 1,042 | 13,152 | 72.7% | 68.8% | |
| 80.77% | 26 | 6.3 | 859 | 11,548 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 975 | 12,549 | 55.6% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 1,031 | 13,420 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 4.9 | 1,077 | 12,291 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.4 | 905 | 11,531 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 3.1 | 826 | 12,943 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.4 | 932 | 11,202 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.8 | 968 | 11,080 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 837 | 11,692 | 14.3% | 46.1% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.0 | 687 | 9,357 | 36.4% | 55.6% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 3.0 | 667 | 9,922 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 2.7 | 754 | 12,053 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 7.1 | 1,086 | 13,243 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.6 | 970 | 13,680 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.3 | 804 | 10,773 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.6 | 929 | 12,496 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 3.9 | 702 | 11,130 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 668 | 10,206 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.8 | 898 | 14,400 | 0.0% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.6 | 947 | 9,860 | 85.7% | 28.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.5 | 1,030 | 14,259 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.2 | 947 | 13,905 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,084 | 12,985 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,062 | 14,444 | 0.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.9 | 807 | 11,587 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 797 | 11,759 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.7 | 651 | 8,619 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 3.4 | 648 | 13,163 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.7 | 1,079 | 10,604 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 966 | 12,112 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,424 | 14,755 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 843 | 10,847 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.5 | 1,173 | 13,786 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.8 | 827 | 8,649 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.7 | 574 | 7,112 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 3.1 | 717 | 9,753 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 9 | 5.9 | 920 | 10,814 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.2 | 845 | 11,149 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,095 | 14,461 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,176 | 12,835 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.0 | 771 | 12,283 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 640 | 9,670 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.6 | 694 | 11,895 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.3 | 922 | 9,698 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.6 | 631 | 7,893 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,019 | 7,175 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 759 | 9,368 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,066 | 10,896 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 744 | 13,954 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 899 | 11,857 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 721 | 10,191 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,030 | 12,046 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 943 | 11,673 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 547 | 9,319 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,305 | 15,225 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 989 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 723 | 12,192 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,112 | 15,401 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 860 | 13,688 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 884 | 11,368 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 846 | 11,385 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
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Veigar vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Veigar do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the Veigar vs Malzahar matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Veigar's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 207 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Veigar do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Veigar with a 51.3% win rate versus 48.7%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Veigar do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Veigar vs Malzahar matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to 48.1%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Veigar vs Malzahar matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against Veigar with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 207 games analyzed.
What is the best Veigar build against Malzahar?
The best Veigar build against Malzahar includes Rod of Ages, Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Veigar runes against Malzahar?
The best Veigar runes against Malzahar use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 49.1% win rate in the Veigar vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Veigar counter Malzahar?
No, Veigar struggles against Malzahar with only a 48.3% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Veigar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.
How do I play Veigar against Malzahar?
When playing Veigar against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malzahar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.