Aurora vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurora vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Aurora should focus on medium lane pressure and look to deny Malzahar a calm scaling lane by using burst and mobility to create pick opportunities.
This matchup is a control vs teamfight scenario where Aurora aims to leverage mobility and burst to disrupt Malzahar's push and lockdown threats.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) followed by (E) for burst trades, then reposition quickly to avoid retaliation, especially after using (W) since escape options are limited.
Punish Malzahar's cooldowns by stepping forward when his (Q) silence or (R) suppression are unavailable.
Avoid trading when (R) is ready; instead, bait it out or disengage to prevent lockdown.

Danger windows

Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression window as a lethal all-in threat requiring careful spacing and cooldown tracking.
Be vulnerable after using (W) due to lack of quick escape; avoid extended trades or overcommitment during this time.
Watch for ganks during Malzahar's push phases when he has less ability to respond; maintain vision and lane awareness.

Early game

Use early levels to pressure Malzahar by punishing his predictable push pattern and focusing down Voidlings to reduce his lane control.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is on cooldown or easily dodged to prevent losing farm and momentum.
Track Malzahar's passive shield and wait for it to expire before committing to trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase mobility and burst threat, enabling verified all-ins, picks, or defensive resets; track (R) to avoid his suppression.
After completing the first AP burst item, pressure waves and trades more confidently as damage and wave control improve.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression and his first completed mana/AP item spike to avoid losing trades.

Win conditions

Win by using burst combos to pick off Malzahar when his key cooldowns, especially (R), are down.
Deny Malzahar's push by killing Voidlings early and maintaining lane control to prevent his map presence.
Leverage level 6 (R) mobility and burst to create skirmishes and teamfight disruption, enabling flank pressure and snowballing leads.