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Zilean vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Zilean vs Malzahar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) double bomb setups to punish Malzahar's predictable wave pushes.
Leverage (E) speed to control trade distance and avoid his silence (Q) range.
Hold (R) to negate Malzahar's level 6 all-in suppression and protect your ADC.

Trading pattern

Set bombs on minions slowed by (E) to maximize double bomb stun chances.
Use (E) speed to engage or disengage trades around Malzahar's silence (Q) cooldown.
Punish Malzahar when his Voidlings are down to reduce his push and burst threat.

Danger windows

Respect (R) suppression at level 6; avoid trades without (R) ready.
Beware of Malzahar's silence (Q) cooldown; avoid stepping forward when it's up.
Avoid overextending when Malzahar's Voidlings are present to limit burst and push pressure.

Early game

Contest level 2 to threaten double bomb plus speed trades before Malzahar's push stabilizes.
Thin the wave early to reduce Voidling pressure and limit Malzahar's push.
Avoid standing near minion bomb zones to prevent easy double bomb stuns.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb plus speed combo, increasing trade threat.
Level 3 (W) enables consecutive double bombs, enhancing poke and peel.
Level 6 (R) grants a revive that forces Malzahar to hesitate on committing all-in.

Win conditions

Control lane with double bomb zones to deny Malzahar's push and force resets.
Use (E) speed to create favorable trade windows and protect your ADC from suppression.
Save (R) for key all-in moments to turn fights and secure lane dominance.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup