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Zed vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-mobility assassin looking to burst Malzahar before he can set up his control mage playstyle.
Apply lane pressure to deny Malzahar his passive push and prevent him from safely scaling with his Voidlings and Malzahar E.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades, respecting Malzahar's Malzahar Q silence and Void Shift shield.
Avoid engaging if W combo misses, as it leaves Zed vulnerable to punishment.
All-in with R after landing poke and when Malzahar R is on cooldown or can be dodged.

Danger windows

Avoid all-ins when Malzahar R is available and ready to suppress.
Be cautious when W + E + Q combo is missed as Zed is vulnerable to counterattacks.
Watch for Malzahar's passive Void Shift shield which blocks one spell and can negate your initial poke.

Early game

Exploit Zed's level 1-3 vulnerability by avoiding early trades until W-E-Q combo is unlocked at level 3.
Use early wave control to punish Malzahar's predictable push pattern by killing Voidlings and forcing him under tower.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Malzahar from freely pushing and roaming.

Power spikes

Zed's key spikes: level 3 (W-E-Q combo), level 6 (R), and first lethality item.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R lockdown and first completed mana/AP item spike.

Win conditions

Use high mobility and burst to kill Malzahar before he can establish lane control and push.
Punish Malzahar early by killing Voidlings and denying his wave pressure.
All-in after level 6 when R can dodge key abilities and secure kills on Malzahar's low mobility.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup