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Lucian vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Lucian vs Malzahar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use early lane pressure and support setup to punish Malzahar's predictable push pattern.
Deny Malzahar free wave control by crashing waves quickly before he can summon Voidlings.
Prioritize short burst trades exploiting your mobility and Malzahar's lack of escape.

Trading pattern

Win trades by dashing in after support setup and bursting with passive shots.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or (Q) silence is up.
Punish Malzahar when he stands behind low-health minions with (Q) through the wave.

Danger windows

Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression; avoid all-ins without support or cooldowns.
Avoid extended fights when (Q) silence is available to prevent burst trades.
Do not use (E) aggressively without support or cooldown advantage to avoid punishment.

Early game

Contest level 2 aggressively with support to punish Malzahar's weak early push.
Thin waves early to reduce Voidling pressure and avoid extended trades.
Track jungle threat closely since your (E) forward is risky without support cover.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your dash and passive burst, enabling strong early trades.
First completed marksman item powers your burst to force Malzahar recalls or lane resets.
Level 6 (R) allows finishing off targets pushed out by your early pressure.

Win conditions

Convert early lane pressure into kills or forcing Malzahar off the wave for free CS.
Use wave crashes before all-in windows to negate minion damage in trades.
Roam or reset after successful trades to snowball mid-game tempo and map control.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup