Zed vs Malzahar
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Malzahar's superior range, waveclear, and ability to poke you while staying safe behind minions.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure since your R allows you to bypass his positioning and burst him before his R can be effectively used defensively.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern revolves around W-E-Q combos to poke from range, only committing to all-ins post-6 when you can R to dodge his abilities and guarantee your burst combo.
- Use W shadows to farm safely and avoid his E-Q poke while looking for opportunities to land your full combo.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and avoiding poke damage pre-6, using W to last-hit from range when necessary to prevent falling behind in CS.
- Post-6, look to freeze the wave near your tower to create all-in opportunities while denying his ability to push and roam.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never R into Malzahar when he has his passive shield up, as it will block a significant portion of your burst and likely result in a failed assassination attempt.
- Avoid using W aggressively for trades when his voidlings are up, as they will block your Q damage and reduce your trading effectiveness.
Created on 01/20/2026
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