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Ekko vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Ekko vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling burst assassin with low early lane pressure against Malzahar's medium lane pressure control mage.
Focus on denying Malzahar's push and avoid giving him a passive lane to enable his map presence.

Trading pattern

Trade with quick Q and E bursts, then back off using your passive movement speed to avoid Malzahar's retaliation.
Punish Malzahar when Malzahar W Voidlings are low or after he uses Malzahar Q silence.
Avoid engaging if your Q misses or W stun setup fails, as Malzahar's damage and suppression can punish you.

Danger windows

Malzahar's Malzahar R suppression is lethal; avoid all-ins during its availability.
Missing your W stun or Q poke leaves you vulnerable to Malzahar's counterattack.
Pre-6 you are more vulnerable to Malzahar's push and damage, so play cautiously.

Early game

Use early short trades with Q and E to contest Malzahar's push and punish his vulnerable early levels.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since Malzahar's suppression and silence can punish you hard.
Focus on wave control to keep the lane from constantly pushing toward Malzahar.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 unlocks your Q-W-E combo with stun threat; level 6 grants R for safety and burst reset.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R suppression and his first completed AP/mana item for damage spikes.

Win conditions

Use short trades with Q and E combined with well-timed W stuns to win fights.
Use R to dodge Malzahar's key damage or reset fights when caught.
Deny Malzahar's push early to prevent him from gaining lane control and roaming presence.

Tip: For Ekko vs Malzahar, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup