Vayne vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide

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Vayne into Malzaharmedium

Overview

Use ranged spacing and stealth repositioning to deny Malzahar farm and punish his push.
Manage wave states to avoid being pushed under tower and vulnerable to ganks.
Your goal is to outscale Malzahar by forcing short trades and avoiding his ultimate lockdown.

Be cautious when Malzahar's is available due to point-and-click suppression.
Avoid pushing wave without vision early to reduce gank vulnerability.
Stay away from walls without spacing control to prevent counterstuns and lockdown.

At level 6, use stealth and repositioning to outplay Malzahar's suppression.
After two core items, pressure side lanes aggressively to leverage true damage and kite space.
Respect Malzahar's first completed mana/AP item spike by playing cautiously and avoiding extended trades.

Use ranged spacing, stealth, and terrain stuns to deny Malzahar farm.
Scale into side-lane duels after two items where true damage and mobility outmatch Malzahar.
Force Malzahar into short spaces or engage after cooldown to neutralize his threat.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jul 4, 2026