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Malzahar vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Vex

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who must keep midlane pushed permanently to pressure Vex and enable map presence.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Vex the chance to use her passive fear effectively and prevent her from winning trades.

Trading pattern

Apply E (E) and summon Voidlings (W) to push and threaten short trades.
Use Q to silence Vex when she steps forward, disrupting her burst and passive fear.
Avoid trading when Vex's passive fear is up; punish windows open when it is down or missed.

Danger windows

Vex's passive fear creates dangerous windows to avoid engaging.
Vex's R level 6 engage/reset is a lethal all-in threat; play around its cooldown.
Your ultimate channel can be interrupted by enemy crowd control; avoid overcommitting when Vex's R is available.

Early game

Use E and W to push early waves and establish lane control before level 6.
Avoid extended fights early as Vex's high early agency and fear can punish you if you misstep.
Respect Vex's passive fear timing to avoid losing trades before your R is available.

Power spikes

Major power spike at level 6 with R for point-and-click lockdown.
First completed mana/AP item boosts your damage and mana sustain, strengthening trades.
Respect Vex's level 6 R engage and her first AP burst item spike to avoid lethal all-ins.

Win conditions

Keep midlane pushed permanently to deny Vex safe trading windows and roam opportunities.
Use R lockdown after pushing waves to secure kills or assist side lanes.
Punish Vex when her passive fear is down and her R is on cooldown by forcing short trades with Q silence and E damage.

Tip: For Malzahar vs Vex, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup