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Malzahar vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar vs Heimerdinger is a control mage vs turret zone matchup where Malzahar must manage wave pressure to avoid turret setups.
Malzahar should maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Heimerdinger from establishing safe turret zones and scaling control.
This is a control vs control matchup where Malzahar aims to keep the wave pushed and leverage suppression picks to create map pressure.

Trading pattern

Push with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten trades when Heimerdinger steps forward beyond turret range.
Avoid walking into turret zones; punish (E) cooldown by engaging after it expires.
Use (Q) silence and (R) suppression to lock down Heimerdinger when he is isolated from turret protection.

Danger windows

Respect Heimerdinger's turret zones especially when (E) stun and (R) upgraded ability are ready.
Avoid prolonged trades inside turret range to prevent heavy damage from turret beams and crowd control.
Be cautious when (R) suppression is available on Malzahar; use it to disengage or initiate, not recklessly.

Early game

Use (E) and Voidlings to push the wave early and deny Heimerdinger turret setups.
Avoid extended trades near turrets; instead, pressure Heimerdinger when his (E) stun is down.
Track Heimerdinger's turret placement and hold (R) for safe all-ins or punishing turret cooldowns.

Power spikes

At level 6, Malzahar gains (R) suppression; track its availability to force picks or defensive resets.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Heimerdinger's turret zones.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 3 full zone setup and level 6 upgraded ability for burst or control; avoid turret zones during these spikes.

Win conditions

Keep the wave pushed permanently to prevent Heimerdinger from safely setting turrets and controlling the lane.
Use (R) suppression to create picks or disengage from turret zones, enabling map presence.
Deny Heimerdinger calm scaling by pressuring wave and punishing turret cooldowns to open objective setups or roams.