Lulu & Vayne vs Kog'Maw & Malzahar
Bot Lane MatchupLulu vs Kog'Maw (with Vayne & Malzahar) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You win with superior poke range using Q and polymorph disrupting Malzahar's combos.
- Post-6: You lose if Malzahar lands R on either carry despite having polymorph and R as counters.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q through minions for extended poke range, then W Vayne for attack speed when she goes for W proc trades.
- Save polymorph for Malzahar's engage attempts or Kog'Maw's W windows.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Vayne can safely farm under tower and Malzahar has used E on minions.
- Optimal timings are early game before Malzahar gets R and when waves are frozen.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never waste polymorph on Kog'Maw when Malzahar has R available as you need it to interrupt his ultimate channel.
- Don't use R defensively too early as Malzahar can wait it out then re-engage.
Created on 03/07/2026
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