Yone vs Malzahar

Yone
You
VS
Malzahar

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 due to range disadvantage and lack of gap closers, but you can start winning post-6 if you dodge his R with your E return.
  • The matchup heavily favors Malzahar until you get items and QSS.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern is E forward, Q3-W-Q-auto, then immediately E back before he can R you.
  • Only commit to longer trades if his R is down or you have a significant item advantage.

Wave Control

  • Let him push early and farm safely under tower, then look for roams once you hit level 6.
  • You cannot contest waves early, so focus on scaling and finding opportunities in river/jungle fights.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never E forward without a clear escape plan, as his R will lock you down for an easy gank or kill.
  • Avoid building early damage items before getting QSS, as one good Malzahar R will end your game impact.
Created on 01/17/2026
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