Malzahar vs Pantheon
Mid Lane MatchupMalzahar vs Pantheon MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Pantheon's superior burst damage and your lack of reliable waveclear, making you vulnerable to his Q+W all-ins.
- Post-6 you win convincingly as your R completely counters his engage pattern and your sustained damage with voidlings outscales his burst.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern revolves around using Q+E on minions to push while poking, then punishing Pantheon's engages with W+E+Q combo after he commits.
- Focus on short trades and never let him get free Q poke without responding with your own damage.
Wave Control
- Survive early by using Q to last-hit and clear waves safely, prioritizing Lost Chapter for mana sustain over aggressive trades.
- Once you hit 6, hard push waves with E+W to force Pantheon to choose between farming and roaming, then match his map movements.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your passive shield on Pantheon's Q poke alone, as you need it to survive his full W+E+Q combo when he all-ins.
- Never use R aggressively unless you're certain you can kill him, as it's your primary defensive tool against his engage.
Created on 03/08/2026
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