Yuumivs Malzahar
Yuumi vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Malzahar wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Yuumi based on 9 games. Malzahar wins the early laning phase while Yuumi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yuumi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup.
Yuumi Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yuumi 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(44.4%)Who Wins the Yuumi vs Malzahar Matchup?
Yuumi vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Yuumi's 44.4%, giving Malzahar a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Yuumi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar needs to press advantages before Yuumi reaches their power spikes, while Yuumi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Malzahar leads by 2.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malzahar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yuumi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Malzahar overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Yuumi vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Yuumi, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Yuumi Build Against Malzahar
The top-performing core items for Yuumi against Malzahar are Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer and Imperial Mandate. This combination gives Yuumi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malzahar. This streamlined build focuses on the essentials for the Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup, with room for situational adjustments based on team compositions and game state.
Early Game vs Late Game
Yuumi0.0%Malzahar100.0%Yuumi50.0%Malzahar50.0%Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Yuumi. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Yuumi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Malzahar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malzahar has the edge early, but Yuumi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Yuumi Runes Against Malzahar
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Yuumi the best tools to compete against Malzahar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Yuumi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Yuumi'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 Yuumi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.08% | 152 | 0.5 | 298 | 7,706 | 36.5% | 51.3% | |
| 44.36% | 133 | 0.5 | 336 | 8,397 | 36.2% | 50.7% | |
| 41.41% | 128 | 0.5 | 283 | 7,389 | 36.6% | 47.4% | |
| 47.96% | 98 | 0.5 | 327 | 8,424 | 52.9% | 42.5% | |
| 45.83% | 96 | 0.5 | 306 | 8,354 | 46.0% | 45.6% | |
| 47.78% | 90 | 0.5 | 299 | 7,667 | 43.8% | 52.4% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 0.5 | 314 | 8,193 | 38.6% | 48.9% | |
| 47.37% | 76 | 0.5 | 345 | 8,339 | 38.1% | 58.8% | |
| 38.67% | 75 | 0.4 | 291 | 8,559 | 21.9% | 51.2% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 0.5 | 337 | 7,780 | 37.1% | 72.5% | |
| 50.68% | 73 | 0.5 | 327 | 8,003 | 40.6% | 58.5% | |
| 38.57% | 70 | 0.5 | 284 | 7,315 | 27.8% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 0.6 | 298 | 8,579 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 0.6 | 324 | 8,417 | 48.3% | 46.0% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 0.5 | 288 | 7,919 | 31.3% | 54.8% | |
| 34.48% | 58 | 0.5 | 309 | 8,186 | 30.0% | 39.3% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 0.5 | 261 | 7,557 | 38.7% | 56.0% | |
| 44.00% | 51 | 0.5 | 347 | 8,404 | 26.1% | 59.3% | |
| 38.78% | 49 | 0.5 | 319 | 8,333 | 29.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 0.4 | 312 | 7,713 | 35.7% | 63.2% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.5 | 341 | 9,225 | 41.2% | 69.2% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 0.4 | 318 | 7,559 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 0.5 | 280 | 8,835 | 43.8% | 61.9% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 0.5 | 307 | 7,846 | 27.8% | 44.4% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 0.5 | 362 | 8,528 | 40.0% | 70.0% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 0.5 | 312 | 8,405 | 29.4% | 35.3% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 0.4 | 369 | 7,998 | 35.0% | 75.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.5 | 290 | 7,883 | 58.8% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 27 | 0.4 | 357 | 8,779 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 0.5 | 327 | 8,318 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 0.5 | 296 | 6,928 | 29.4% | 44.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 0.4 | 312 | 8,249 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.6 | 367 | 8,982 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 0.6 | 301 | 8,280 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 0.5 | 283 | 8,412 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 0.5 | 383 | 9,316 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 0.5 | 355 | 9,725 | 57.1% | 87.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.7 | 300 | 8,378 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.5 | 356 | 6,960 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.8 | 245 | 7,078 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.7 | 395 | 6,341 | 28.6% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 360 | 10,095 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.6 | 299 | 9,381 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 248 | 7,536 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.5 | 334 | 10,132 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.6 | 342 | 7,572 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.4 | 255 | 7,684 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.3 | 308 | 9,611 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.5 | 309 | 9,001 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 283 | 9,165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 300 | 8,471 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 294 | 8,817 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.3 | 297 | 5,410 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Yuumi vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yuumi do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Yuumi's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Yuumi do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Yuumi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Yuumi do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Yuumi takes over the Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Yuumi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against Yuumi with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Yuumi build against Malzahar?
The best Yuumi build against Malzahar includes Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate. 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 Yuumi runes against Malzahar?
The best Yuumi runes against Malzahar use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Yuumi vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Yuumi counter Malzahar?
No, Yuumi struggles against Malzahar with only a 44.4% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Yuumi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.
How do I play Yuumi against Malzahar?
When playing Yuumi 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.