Malzahar vs Irelia TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Malzahar vs Irelia TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar into Ireliamedium

Overview

Keep constant wave pressure with and Voidlings to deny Irelia passive stacks and reset paths.
Manage spacing tightly to avoid stun and engage zones.
Use lane pressure to limit Irelia's all-in threat and set up safe lockdowns.

Trading pattern

Push with and Voidlings, then threaten trades by positioning to silence Irelia if she advances.
Punish Irelia's forward without reset minions by locking her down with or silencing with .
Avoid trades when Irelia has passive stacks and reset paths, as she can extend fights favorably then.

Danger windows

Respect Irelia's passive stacks and low-health minions that enable resets for aggressive engages.
Avoid overextending without available to punish stun or zone.
Manage wave to prevent being pushed under tower where Voidlings can be easily focused and ganks become riskier.

Early game

Push early waves with and Voidlings to prevent Irelia from creating low-health minions for resets.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Irelia unlocks + all-in combo.
Use silence to punish Irelia when she steps forward without cooldowns or reset minions.

Power spikes

At level 6, enables point-and-click lockdown; use it for verified all-ins or picks.
After first completed mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence with improved damage.
Respect Irelia's level 2 spike when and unlock stun and reset threat; avoid giving her clean engage.

Win conditions

Maintain wave pressure to deny Irelia passive stacks and reset paths, reducing her all-in threat.
Use suppression on mispositioned Irelia or after she wastes key cooldowns.
Transition lane pressure into map presence by pushing and roaming or assisting side lanes post-level 6.

Tactical tip