Qiyana vs Malzahar

Qiyana
You
VS
Malzahar

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 due to range disadvantage and lack of gap closers against his poke.
  • Post-6 you can win if you land R near walls for the stun, but his R still gives him reliable engage that's harder to dodge.
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How to Trade

  • You need to take short trades with W-Q when he steps up, then immediately back off to avoid his E-W follow-up.
  • Look for all-ins only when his E is on cooldown or when you have jungle assistance.

Wave Control

  • You want to freeze the wave near your tower to force him to overextend for farm and CS.
  • Avoid pushing since he clears waves faster and you lose extended trades in the open lane.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to trade when your W is on cooldown since you lack mobility to escape his E-W combo.
  • Never commit to all-ins without confirming his R is down, as he can turn any engage into a guaranteed kill.
Created on 03/16/2026
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