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Zoe vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage who must leverage her E sleep to set up long-range Q bursts and avoid Malzahar's suppression.
Apply lane pressure early to disrupt Malzahar's push and deny him a calm scaling lane.

Trading pattern

Fish for E to land sleep, then use R to reposition and maximize Q burst damage.
Punish Malzahar after he uses Malzahar R or when his Voidlings are down.
Avoid extended trades if E is on cooldown or missed, as Malzahar's suppression can punish you hard.

Danger windows

Malzahar is most dangerous when Malzahar R is available; avoid all-ins during its channel.
Be cautious when E is missed or on cooldown, as you become vulnerable to Malzahar's follow-up.
Malzahar's passive spell shield can block your initial poke, so time your E and Q carefully.

Early game

Use early levels to punish Malzahar's predictable push by zoning him with E and Q poke.
Focus on killing Malzahar's Voidlings quickly to reduce his wave pressure and force him under tower.
Avoid missing E, as it is key to safe trades and burst damage.

Power spikes

Zoe's major spikes are level 6 for R repositioning and first completed AP burst item.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R suppression and first completed mana/AP item spike.

Win conditions

Win by landing E sleep and following up with R+Q burst to chunk Malzahar before he can respond.
Deny Malzahar's push by killing Voidlings and controlling wave state to prevent his roaming.
Use superior mobility and poke angles to pressure Malzahar and force him into defensive play.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup