Zoe vs Malzahar
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior range and Q poke damage, but Malzahar becomes significantly stronger at level 6 with R gank setup.
- His passive shield and voidling pressure make extended trades difficult once he has items.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q through minions for maximum damage, then immediately backing off before Malzahar can respond with E-W combo.
- Never commit to extended trades as his sustained damage with voidlings and E will outdamage your burst rotation.
Wave Control
- Push early waves aggressively with Q to establish priority and roam timing, but transition to freezing or slow pushing after level 6.
- Malzahar's waveclear with E-W becomes too strong to contest, so focus on maintaining vision and roam opportunities.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively without jungle vision as Malzahar's R setup makes you extremely vulnerable to ganks.
- Avoid standing in minion waves where his E can bounce to you, and don't waste your escape tools trying to trade when his passive is up.
Created on 11/25/2025
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