Malzahar vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Hwei

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who must keep midlane pushed permanently to deny Hwei's long-range poke and control.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Hwei from safely using his E spellbook CC and setting up his level 6 all-in.

Trading pattern

Push with E and Voidlings, then threaten silence with Q or lockdown with R when Hwei steps forward.
Respect Hwei's Hwei E cooldown as it provides his main crowd control; avoid engaging when it is up.
Use Q silence to interrupt Hwei's poke and reduce his ability to control space during trades.

Danger windows

Hwei is dangerous when Hwei E CC is available and when he reaches level 6 with R for all-in potential.
Malzahar's ultimate channel can be interrupted by external CC; avoid engaging if enemy jungler or roaming enemy can punish.
Early levels are risky if Malzahar fails to maintain lane pressure and Hwei punishes with poke or CC.

Early game

Use E and W to consistently push the wave early and force Hwei under tower where his poke and CC are less effective.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Hwei's high early agency and poke can punish Malzahar's predictable pattern.
Watch for Hwei's choice of E spell; punish if he picks a defensive option that reduces his poke or CC effectiveness.

Power spikes

Malzahar's major spikes are level 6 for R and first completed mana/AP item for stronger waveclear and damage.
Respect Hwei's level 3 spike unlocking full spellbook options and level 6 for his R all-in potential.
Both champions spike on first completed mage item; play around item timings for safer trades or aggression.

Win conditions

Win by keeping midlane pushed consistently to limit Hwei's poke and force him under tower.
Use R lockdown after pushing wave to secure kills or force Hwei to use summoners.
Deny Hwei a calm scaling lane by punishing incorrect E spell choices and predictable positioning with Q silence and R suppression.