Malzahar vs Akali TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Akali

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage aiming to keep the wave pushed and use suppression picks to control the lane.
Manage lane pressure to prevent Akali from using (W) safely and deny her early all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Push with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten with (Q) silence or (R) suppression when Akali steps forward.
Avoid trading when Akali has (W) available as it grants her safety and mobility.
Punish (W) downtime by forcing short trades and wave control to deny her extended engagements.

Danger windows

Akali is most dangerous when her (W) and (E) recast are available; avoid extended trades during these windows.
Be cautious of Akali's level 3 power spike and level 6 ultimate for all-in potential.
Your (R) channel can be interrupted by external crowd control; avoid committing if enemy jungler or teammates are nearby.

Early game

Use (E) and Voidlings to push early waves and avoid getting shoved under tower.
Respect Akali's level 3 combo and avoid extended trades before you have your (R) ready.
Track (W) cooldown to punish her when it is down by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.

Power spikes

At level 6, Malzahar gains (R) for point-and-click lockdown; use this window for verified all-ins or picks.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while tracking Akali's cooldowns.
Respect Akali's level 3 unlock of (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and her level 6 (R) for burst all-ins.

Win conditions

Maintain constant wave pressure with (E) and Voidlings to deny Akali safe trading windows.
Use your (R) suppression to pick Akali when she overextends or loses (W) cooldown.
Control the lane to enable roams or objective setup, leveraging your push and lockdown to influence the map.