Lissandra vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide

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Opponent

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Lissandra into Malzaharmedium

Overview

Use to control the wave and chip Malzahar before he can push effectively.
Focus on punishing Malzahar's predictable push pattern by killing his Voidlings early.
Hold to root Malzahar when he tries to engage or use for follow-up ganks.

Trade only when Malzahar's is down to avoid his suppression lockdown.
Use root to punish Malzahar when he steps up for last hits or casts .
Avoid using aggressively without follow-up since it can be punished if predicted.

Malzahar is most dangerous when is available; avoid all-ins during his ultimate channel.
Be cautious when is on cooldown as your engage and escape options are limited.
Respect Malzahar's passive Void Shift spell shield that can block your initial poke burst.

Level 6 unlocks your strongest lockdown and all-in threat.
First completed AP or utility item amplifies your wave control and trade reliability.
Track Malzahar's level 6 and item spikes to adjust aggression timing.

Tactical tip

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