Ryze vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage who must manage wave control and mana to safely farm against Malzahar's push and control style.
Avoid giving Malzahar a passive lane by using controlled waveclear and short trades to contest lane pressure and prepare for mid-game map plays.

Trading pattern

Trade with (E) and (Q) bursts when Malzahar's passive shield is down and avoid stepping into (Q) silence range.
Hold (W) root to punish Malzahar's all-in attempts or to interrupt (R) channel if possible.
Avoid trading without mana for follow-up spells, and punish slow rotations after gaining wave control.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available and ready to suppress; avoid extended trades during this window.
Watch for moments when you lack mana or (W) root is on cooldown, as Malzahar can commit more safely then.
Avoid stepping forward to apply (E) if (Q) silence is off cooldown to prevent being locked down.

Early game

Focus on farming safely while using (E) and (Q) to poke when Malzahar's Voidlings are down to minimize his push threat.
Avoid extended trades early to conserve mana and prevent being locked down by (R) suppression.
Use wave management to prevent Malzahar from easily pushing you under tower where his Voidlings are strongest.

Power spikes

After first mana/AP item, pressure Malzahar with confident (E) and (Q) rotations while tracking his defensive cooldowns.
At level 6, respect (R) suppression by holding (W) root for counterplay and avoid forced fights.
Track Malzahar's first item spike to avoid losing trades and use your item timing to assert lane control.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and use waveclear to deny Malzahar's push and roaming opportunities.
Use (W) root to punish Malzahar's ultimate channel and create picks or disengages.
Convert wave control into mid-game map pressure with (R) to assist side lanes and secure objectives.