Malzahar vs Jayce TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Jayce

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar aims to control the lane by consistently pushing with (E) and Voidlings to deny Jayce a calm scaling phase.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Jayce free ranged poke windows and punish his cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Push with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten silence (Q) or (R) suppression when Jayce steps forward to trade.
Punish Jayce after he commits hammer (Q) as his escape options are limited.
Avoid trading when Jayce's ranged poke (Q)+(E) combo is available and mana is high.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Jayce has his empowered (Q) through (E) ready, as poke can quickly force you under tower.
Avoid extended trades when Jayce switches to hammer form with (Q) and (E) available for burst and knockback.
Watch for Jayce's hammer (Q) commit; if he misses, you can punish aggressively.

Early game

Use early wave control to keep Jayce pressured, but avoid extended fights before level 6 when Jayce's poke and burst are strongest.
Maintain (W) Voidlings to help push and zone Jayce from melee farm opportunities.
Respect Jayce's empowered (Q) poke and avoid standing near minions when he combos with (E).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) suppression to create pick or all-in windows, forcing Jayce to play cautiously.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade reliability to capitalize on stronger damage.
Respect Jayce's first damage item spike where his poke and burst become more punishing; avoid unnecessary trades during this window.

Win conditions

Keep the wave pushed permanently to deny Jayce safe farming and force him to take risky trades.
Use (R) suppression on verified cooldown windows to secure kills or force Jayce out of lane.
Transition lane pressure into map presence by roaming or assisting objectives after pushing Jayce under tower.