Malzahar vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Cassiopeia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who wants to keep midlane pushed permanently to pressure Cassiopeia and create map presence.
Manage lane pressure to deny Cassiopeia extended mid-range trades where she can apply poison and sustain with E.

Trading pattern

Push with E and Voidlings, then threaten silence with Q to punish Cassiopeia stepping forward.
Avoid trading when Cassiopeia has poison on you, as her repeated E damage and healing will outpace short trades.
Use Q silence and R lockdown after Cassiopeia wastes W or Cassiopeia R is on cooldown to force favorable all-ins.

Danger windows

Cassiopeia R stun or slow windows are dangerous; avoid facing her directly during these moments.
Cassiopeia W grounds dashes and slows, making all-ins riskier when it is available.
Early levels when Malzahar's Voidlings are vulnerable to Cassiopeia's area damage can lead to being pushed under tower.

Early game

Use E and W to maintain wave control and push early, preventing Cassiopeia from setting up her poison trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to reduce risk from Cassiopeia's sustained E damage and Cassiopeia R stun threat.
Respect Cassiopeia W as it grounds dashes and can punish predictable movement.

Power spikes

Malzahar's level 6 R is a major power spike for lockdown and kill pressure.
First completed mana/AP item significantly boosts Malzahar's damage and wave control.
Respect Cassiopeia's level 6 Cassiopeia R which punishes facing her during all-ins.

Win conditions

Keep constant lane pressure with E and Voidlings to deny Cassiopeia safe extended trades and scaling.
Use Q silence and R lockdown to punish Cassiopeia when her W or R are down.
After pushing, roam or assist side lanes to leverage Malzahar's map presence and snowball advantage.