Malzahar Counter for Mid

Patch 14.23

Malzahar can only easily engage when he has Flash up. Be aware of when Malzahar does not have Flash because it drastically reduces his kill pressure. You can play more aggressively during this time to counter Malzahar.

Quicksilver Sash is a great item to counter Malzahar, especially if you're ahead. The Magic Resist is helpful, and you can use the active to get out of Malzahar's ult, denying him a kill.

Malzahar wants to pick off a priority target in teamfights. Due to his limited mobility, make it difficult for him to get to your backline priority targets. Malzahar is countered when his and full rotation of spells is used on a tank.

Malzahar clears waves extremely fast with his and . You can try to counter Malzahar's waveclear by killing his voidlings as they spawn, especially if you have some AEO ability to kill multiple at a time. Without the voidlings, Malzahar has to overextend in order to farm.

Malzahar's will bounce to you if you are too close to the wave. Be careful of standing too close to the wave and taking unnecessary free damage. You want to be fully healthy so that Malzahar can't all-in you at Level 6.

Malzahar's passive spell shield, instant wave clear and safe playstyle makes him difficult to gank. Malzahar is countered by your mobility. Look to roam and make plays in your other lanes if you can't get a solo kill.