Malzahar vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide

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Malzahar into Hweimedium

Overview

Hwei is most dangerous when CC is up and at his level 6 ultimate all-in.
Your channel can be interrupted by enemy CC; avoid engaging if enemy jungler is nearby.
Early levels are risky if you fail to maintain lane pressure and Hwei punishes with poke or CC.

Push early with and Voidlings to force Hwei under tower.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to dodge Hwei's high poke and crowd control.
Punish Hwei if he picks a defensive spell that reduces his poke or CC.

Level 6 unlocks for point-and-click lockdown; use it for picks or forcing summoners.
First completed mana/AP item boosts your damage and waveclear, increasing trade reliability.
Respect Hwei's level 3 for full spellbook options and level 6 for his ultimate all-in threat.

Win by consistently pushing mid to limit Hwei's poke and force him under tower.
Use lockdown after pushing wave to secure kills or force summoner spells.
Punish Hwei's incorrect spell choices and predictable positioning with silence and suppression.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jun 27, 2026