Aurelion Sol vs Malzahar
Mid Lane MatchupAurelion Sol vs Malzahar MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades through superior range and wave control, as your passive stars and E outrange Malzahar's Q while you can execute minions for stacks.
- Post-6 becomes more dangerous as Malzahar's R can lock you down for ganks, but you still win pure 1v1s if you avoid his silence zones.
How to Trade
- Look to trade when Malzahar uses Q on minions, then step forward with passive stars while weaving in E damage before backing out of his retaliation range.
- Your goal is short, frequent trades that capitalize on your range advantage rather than extended fights where his voidlings can stack up.
Wave Control
- Hard shove every wave with E executions to gain stacks and create roaming windows, as Malzahar cannot match your early wave clear speed.
- Use W to quickly rotate to side lanes or river fights while he's stuck farming under tower, building your map pressure advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get caught in extended trades near his voidlings or walk into his Q silence zones, as this negates your mobility and range advantages.
- Avoid using W aggressively in lane without vision, as you become extremely vulnerable to ganks while grounded after landing.
Created on 03/07/2026
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