Mel vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide

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Mel into Malzaharmedium

Overview

Use to reflect and punish Malzahar's projectile poke, especially .
Deny Malzahar's passive lane push by killing Voidlings and interrupting his wave control.
Focus on landing roots to set up poke and build marks for execution.

Initiate trades by landing root to follow up with poke and mark application.
Use to turn Malzahar's back against him for favorable trades.
Avoid using prematurely to not lose defensive value against Malzahar's poke or ultimate threat.

Respect Malzahar's suppression when he has marks on you and the ability is off cooldown.
Avoid extended trades when is down, as Malzahar's poke and ultimate become more threatening.
Missing roots leaves you vulnerable to Malzahar's push and potential lockdown all-ins.

Push Malzahar under tower early by clearing Voidlings and applying poke with and .
Hold to reflect and punish his projectile cooldown.
Avoid standing still after missing to prevent Malzahar's follow-up trades or all-ins.

At level 6, enables lethal mark detonation; track Malzahar's to avoid suppression.
First completed mage item strengthens your poke and damage; pressure the wave more confidently.
timing can decide trades more than raw damage; prioritize reflecting key projectiles.

Consistently land roots and follow-up poke to build marks for .
Use to punish Malzahar's projectile spells and create safe windows for aggressive poke.
Deny Malzahar's lane push early to prevent his roaming and map control advantages.

Tactical tip

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