Malzahar vs Akali
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control, as Akali cannot effectively trade into your Q-E combo without taking significant minion damage.
- Post-6 you still maintain advantage since your R provides guaranteed lockdown that prevents her from using shroud mobility, though she gains kill threat if she lands clean engages.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves using Q to break her passive shield, then immediately following with E-W to zone her from the wave while the voidlings provide sustained damage.
- Always position behind minions to force her to choose between farming and trading, as she cannot efficiently do both.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively with E-W to force Akali under tower where she struggles to farm and cannot roam effectively.
- Maintain this pressure consistently since your mana sustain from passive allows for constant wave manipulation while she has limited energy for extended trades.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use your R defensively when her shroud is available, as she can simply W to break the channel and turn the fight.
- Avoid face-checking bushes or areas without vision after level 6, since her R-E combo can instantly delete you if you're caught without flash or teammates nearby.
Created on 01/13/2026
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