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Taliyah vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Taliyah vs Malzahar

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Taliyah must manage wave control to prevent Malzahar from permanently pushing and gaining map presence.
Focus on denying Malzahar's safe push and avoid giving him passive scaling by contesting his lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts with Q while keeping W and E ready to punish Malzahar's forward movement.
Exploit Malzahar's lack of mobility by forcing him into E zones and using W to displace him.
Avoid extended trades if W and E are down, as Malzahar can capitalize on Taliyah's limited mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when W and E are on cooldown, as Taliyah loses her main setup and peel tools.
Malzahar R can lead to lethal all-ins; maintain spacing and avoid predictable positioning.
Avoid pushing without vision to prevent jungle ganks or Malzahar roams punishing your rotation.

Early game

Use Q to poke and harass Malzahar early, aiming to disrupt his Malzahar E and Voidling pressure.
Punish Malzahar's predictable lane pattern by pushing him under tower and targeting his Voidlings.
Hold W and E to punish Malzahar when he steps forward or tries to engage.

Power spikes

Respect Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R suppression as a major threat.
Taliyah's level 6 R enables map plays and roams to relieve lane pressure.
First completed mage item improves Taliyah's poke and wave control, strengthening her lane presence.

Win conditions

Control the mid wave with Q to force Malzahar under tower and limit his push.
Punish his lack of mobility by trapping him in E zones after he commits or dashes.
Use R to roam and create map pressure, turning lane advantage into side-lane or river control.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup