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Malzahar vs Galio MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

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Galio

Malzahar vs Galio

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who wants to keep midlane pushed permanently to gain map presence.
Pressure Galio early to deny him a calm lane and reduce his roam impact.

Trading pattern

Push with E and W, then threaten trades with Q silence when Galio steps too close.
Respect Galio's W taunt and E knock-up cooldowns to avoid getting locked down.
Punish Galio's missed E or W cooldowns by stepping forward to trade or push harder.

Danger windows

Galio is dangerous when W and E are available; avoid all-ins during these cooldowns.
Be cautious if Galio's R is ready and his team can engage; ward and ping to avoid ganks.
Malzahar's ultimate channel can be interrupted by Galio's crowd control, so choose all-ins carefully.

Early game

Use E and W to push the wave and force Galio to respect your damage and push pattern.
Avoid extended trades if Galio's W and E are available since they punish close-range commits.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Galio from safely roaming or setting up short trades.

Power spikes

Malzahar's level 6 R is a major lockdown tool to secure kills or force Galio out of lane.
First completed mana/AP item boosts Malzahar's damage and wave clear significantly.
Galio's level 6 R increases his map impact but is less threatening in solo lane all-ins.

Win conditions

Keep the wave pushed to deny Galio safe roaming and force him to farm under pressure.
Use R to lock down Galio when his W and E are on cooldown for kill opportunities.
Leverage lane pressure to roam or assist side lanes once Galio is contained mid.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup