Malzahar vs Warwick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Warwick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use wave control to keep Warwick pressured and deny his extended melee fights that favor his sustain and fear.
Control the lane with medium pressure and avoid giving Warwick passive scaling or low-health chase opportunities.
This is a control mage vs early fighter matchup where Malzahar aims to keep lane pushed and punish Warwick's all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Push waves with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten trades by positioning to silence or suppress Warwick when he steps forward.
Punish Warwick after he uses (E) or misses (R) by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid extended melee trades where Warwick can outlast you with healing and fear; instead, use your range and control tools to poke safely.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) fear and (R) suppression are available, as he can force lethal all-ins.
Avoid fighting Warwick when he has high health and his (Q) healing is ready to sustain through your damage.
Watch for Warwick's level 6 (R) engage attempts; maintain spacing and hold your ultimate for counter-lockdown.

Early game

Focus on pushing with (E) and Voidlings to prevent Warwick from engaging extended trades early.
Avoid fighting Warwick when his (E) fear is available to reduce burst and sustain damage.
Use your spell shield to block (Q) healing and mitigate his early dueling strength.

Power spikes

At level 6, your (R) suppression unlocks reliable lockdown; track its availability to force picks or defensive plays.
After your first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting (R) and (E) cooldowns.
Respect Warwick's level 3 power spike when he gains full sustain and fear, avoiding prolonged fights during this window.

Win conditions

Maintain permanent wave pressure to deny Warwick extended melee fights and low-health chase setups.
Use your (R) suppression to pick off Warwick when he overextends or after baiting his defensive cooldowns.
Control the lane tempo to enable roams or objective setups, leveraging your push and lockdown identity to snowball advantages.