Malzahar vs Kled TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Kled

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage aiming to keep lane pushed and use suppression for picks against Kled's early all-in threat.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Kled easy engages while preparing to punish his cooldowns and remount vulnerabilities.

Trading pattern

Push with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten silence (Q) or (R) when Kled steps forward.
Punish Kled after he uses (W) burst or misses (Q) pull by stepping forward with (Q) silence and damage.
Avoid trading when Kled is near remount, as he can extend fights unpredictably; instead, wait for cooldown windows.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) tether lands and (W) is ready for burst autos; maintain distance and Void Shift shield.
Avoid fighting Kled when he is near remount, as he gains effective health and can bait overcommit.
Respect Kled's level 6 (R) engage; avoid extended trades or overextensions without vision and cooldowns available.

Early game

Use (E) and Voidlings to maintain wave control and prevent Kled from freely engaging early levels.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (W) burst and (Q) pull are active.
Respect Kled's early all-in windows by maintaining spacing and using Void Shift shield to block his pull or burst.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Malzahar's suppression; track its availability for safe all-ins or defensive resets.
First completed mana/AP item strengthens Malzahar's wave control and trading power; increase pressure post-item.
Respect Kled's level 2-3 spike when (Q), (W), and (E) enable his early all-ins; avoid extended trades during this window.

Win conditions

Keep the lane pushed permanently using (E) and Voidlings to deny Kled safe all-in windows and scaling.
Use (R) suppression to pick or disengage during Kled's engage attempts or remount bait.
After first item, pressure waves and trades confidently to control lane and enable map presence or roams.