Malzahar vs Zed
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control, as Zed cannot effectively trade into your Q poke and E spread damage while you maintain distance.
- Post-6 becomes Zed-favored since his R can bypass your positioning advantages and burst you before your R channel completes.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves landing Q for the silence, immediately following with E for the DoT, then backing away to avoid retaliation while your voidlings provide additional pressure.
- Never commit to extended trades since Zed's mobility and burst potential will overwhelm your sustained damage output.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively with E spread to deny Zed CS and roaming opportunities, using your superior waveclear to maintain mid priority.
- Keep the wave in neutral or slightly pushed positions to avoid ganks while maintaining your range advantage for poke.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use your R aggressively for kills unless Zed has already used his R or W, as he can easily dodge the channel with his mobility spells.
- Avoid standing near low-health minions where Zed can W-E-Q combo you while also clearing the wave.
Created on 01/20/2026
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