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K'Sante vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

K'Sante vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the wave to avoid giving Malzahar free push and roam opportunities.
Use terrain angles to maximize (R) isolation threat and deny Malzahar a passive lane.
This is a control vs. control matchup where K'Sante must manage space and cooldowns to isolate targets.

Trading pattern

Trade around fully stacked (Q) and (W) availability to maximize damage and displacement.
Punish Malzahar after he uses (R) or when (W) is down to win short trades.
Use (E) shield and dash to mitigate damage and reposition during trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available; avoid committing without (W) or (Q3) ready.
After using (R), K'Sante's durability drops; avoid extended fights until (W) and (Q) recharge.
Watch for Malzahar's ultimate channel and be ready to disengage or interrupt with (W).

Early game

Focus on farming safely while stacking (Q) to prepare for short trades.
Use (W) to interrupt Malzahar's approach and absorb damage in early trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (R) becomes a threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) only when you can isolate Malzahar near terrain for a favorable duel.
After first tank item, trade aggressively around (Q) stacks and preserve (W) for key moments.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression and his first completed mana/AP item spike by holding defensive cooldowns.

Win conditions

Deny Malzahar's push and roam by controlling the wave and forcing him under tower.
Use terrain and (R) to isolate Malzahar for kills or force summoner spells.
Frontline for your team and peel effectively to enable teamfights where your displacement controls priority targets.

Tip: For K'Sante vs Malzahar, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jun 3, 2026New matchup