Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Yunaravs Malzahar

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yunara vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yunara wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Malzahar based on 6 games. Yunara holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Malzahar matchup.

Yunara Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Malzahar - 83.3% win rateMalzahar(83.3%)
Yunara - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
83.3% WR
VS
Malzahar vs Yunara matchup - 16.7% win rate
Malzahar
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Malzahar Matchup?

Yunara wins the Yunara vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Yunara
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
7.5
CS / min
7.2
943
DMG / min
722
17,136
Gold / game
14,220
209
Heal / min
47
398
DMG Mitigated / min
520
0.3
CC / min
1.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Yunara vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Yunara wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Malzahar's 16.7%, giving Yunara a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Yunara 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 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yunara 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.

Yunara vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Yunara wins the laning phase against Malzahar in League of Legends

Yunara is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yunara holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Yunara
7.2Malzahar
Yunara edges out Malzahar by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yunara.
Damage
943Yunara
722Malzahar
Yunara heavily out-damages Malzahar by 221 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malzahar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Yunara's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
17,136Yunara
14,220Malzahar
Yunara generates a commanding 2,917 more gold per game than Malzahar. This substantial economic advantage means Yunara consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malzahar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Yunara
1.7Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Yunara, 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. Yunara should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
608Yunara
568Malzahar
Yunara and Malzahar have comparable sustain profiles, with only 40 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Yunara Build Against Malzahar

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Yunara needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yunara against Malzahar are Kraken Slayer, Yun Tal Wildarrows and Fiendhunter Bolts. This combination gives Yunara 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 Yunara vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Yunara early game win rateYunara100.0%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar0.0%
Late Game
Yunara
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara80.0%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar20.0%

Yunara dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Yunara can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yunara is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Malzahar. Extended games heavily favor Yunara, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Yunara 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 Yunara Runes Against Malzahar

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs MalzaharTriumph - best Yunara rune vs MalzaharLegend: Alacrity - best Yunara rune vs MalzaharCoup de Grace - best Yunara rune vs Malzahar
Domination rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs MalzaharDomination
Cheap Shot - best Yunara rune vs MalzaharUltimate Hunter - best Yunara rune vs Malzahar
100.0% WR

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


Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yunara matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.11%3347.083813,87646.5%45.8%
50.32%3087.292114,15846.7%53.8%
48.68%3047.085714,31747.5%49.7%
50.36%2807.089214,49647.3%52.4%
53.23%2636.887214,26746.4%58.3%
45.79%2147.188914,05649.0%43.2%
48.33%2097.391814,39441.0%55.0%
50.82%1837.296813,98652.8%48.0%
47.68%1517.196414,26144.6%50.6%
51.40%1077.088913,12850.0%53.3%
53.06%986.683412,96052.1%54.0%
42.39%927.086414,70548.8%37.3%
48.81%847.187813,60543.2%55.0%
59.04%837.192913,58057.1%61.0%
43.21%817.389414,53645.7%41.3%
51.90%796.787013,84648.7%55.0%
48.05%777.197114,18848.8%47.2%
46.48%717.286814,36151.4%41.7%
50.00%627.392714,24067.9%35.3%
59.32%596.795115,04959.1%59.5%
51.22%417.193113,06550.0%52.9%
50.00%387.11,00114,75850.0%50.0%
48.48%337.294714,37752.6%42.9%
59.38%327.178913,02054.5%70.0%
24.14%296.583112,9967.7%37.5%
46.43%286.984513,09126.7%69.2%
37.04%277.196812,31731.3%45.5%
38.46%267.174112,92128.6%50.0%
21.74%237.472512,77341.7%0.0%
59.09%226.982613,57480.0%41.7%
40.00%207.378913,86137.5%41.7%
40.00%157.275813,50816.7%55.6%
50.00%147.195616,08275.0%40.0%
57.14%148.11,22114,17783.3%37.5%
30.77%136.882514,37720.0%37.5%
75.00%127.598916,86966.7%77.8%
36.36%117.195414,70540.0%33.3%
75.00%86.91,13716,47575.0%75.0%
12.50%86.894414,8870.0%25.0%
42.86%76.41,19813,2340.0%75.0%
16.67%66.063410,8470.0%25.0%
83.33%67.594317,136100.0%80.0%
40.00%57.11,08714,97066.7%0.0%
60.00%56.084814,01450.0%66.7%
0.00%56.577411,2240.0%0.0%
40.00%56.87248,91933.3%50.0%

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Yunara vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yunara do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Yunara wins the Yunara vs Malzahar matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Malzahar's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Yunara do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Malzahar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yunara do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Yunara takes over the Yunara vs Malzahar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Yunara scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yunara vs Malzahar matchup?

Yunara wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Yunara is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Yunara build against Malzahar?

The best Yunara build against Malzahar includes Kraken Slayer, Yun Tal Wildarrows, Fiendhunter Bolts with Gunmetal 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 Yunara runes against Malzahar?

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

Does Yunara counter Malzahar?

Yes, Yunara has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 83.3% win rate. Yunara strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Yunara against Malzahar?

When playing Yunara 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.