Malzahar vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Malzahar vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar into Ryzemedium

Overview

Keep the wave pushed with and Voidlings to deny Ryze free farm and roam potential.
Use medium early agency to pressure Ryze and prevent him from safely stacking mana for rotations.
Your goal is to lock Ryze down with to force defensive resets or picks.

Trading pattern

Start trades by pushing with and Voidlings, then threaten silence or ultimate when Ryze steps forward.
Punish Ryze when root is down or he is low on mana and cannot follow up.
Avoid trading when Ryze has mana and cooldowns for repeated and damage or when is ready.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping into range when Ryze has root and full mana for multiple spell rotations.
Do not commit your channel if enemy crowd control can interrupt it.
Track Ryze's cooldown as it enables map plays that can lead to ganks or pressure.

Early game

Push early waves hard using and Voidlings to force Ryze under tower.
Keep Voidlings alive to maintain wave pressure and avoid being shoved in yourself.
Punish Ryze stepping forward to cast or with silence or threaten .

Power spikes

At level 6, use suppression to secure picks or force Ryze off the wave.
After your first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently as your damage improves.
Respect Ryze's first item power spike by avoiding extended trades when he has mana and cooldowns for rotations.

Win conditions

Keep the wave pushed permanently to deny Ryze safe scaling and roaming opportunities.
Use suppression to pick Ryze off or force him to play defensively.
After first item power spike, increase lane pressure to control objectives and create teamfight lockdown advantages.

Tactical tip

For Malzahar vs Ryze, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.