Malzahar vs Ornn TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Ornn

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Malzahar's medium early agency and lane pressure to keep the lane pushed and deny Ornn a passive scaling lane.
Focus on control mage playstyle to maintain wave control and threaten suppression picks rather than extended duels.

Trading pattern

Trade by pushing with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten silence (Q) or (R) suppression when Ornn steps forward.
Punish Ornn when he uses (E) away from terrain or wastes (R) without follow-up.
Avoid trading when Ornn has brittle from (W) active or is near terrain enabling (E) knockup.

Danger windows

Respect (E) knockup threat near terrain and (R) long-range engage; maintain spacing to avoid forced all-ins.
Beware of brittle trades from (W) that increase follow-up crowd control danger.
Avoid overextending after (R) is spent or when Ornn's crowd control cooldowns are available.

Early game

Push with (E) and Voidlings early to force Ornn under tower and limit his safe farming.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Ornn's engage and brittle trades can punish Malzahar.
Use Void Shift shield to block poke but respect (E) knockup threat near terrain.

Power spikes

At level 6, Malzahar gains (R) suppression; track its availability and use it for verified all-ins or picks.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Ornn's tank item spike.
Respect Ornn's level 6 (R) engage and first tank item durability; avoid fights when these are active without advantage.

Win conditions

Maintain permanent wave pressure with (E) and Voidlings to deny Ornn safe scaling and force him under tower.
Use (R) suppression to create picks or force Ornn out of lane, enabling map presence.
Exploit Ornn's predictable engage paths by punishing cooldowns and avoiding fights near terrain setups.