Fiora vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Fiora vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use Fiora's mobility and vital procs to punish Malzahar's predictable push and lack of escape tools.
Focus on denying Malzahar the ability to keep the lane permanently pushed and avoid giving him safe scaling windows.

Trading pattern

Take short trades by proccing accessible vitals with (Q) and hold (W) to parry Malzahar's silence or (R) lockdown.
Punish Malzahar after he uses (R) by extending trades and forcing isolated duels.
Avoid trading when vitals are inaccessible or (W) is down to prevent getting locked down or chunked.

Danger windows

Respect (R) suppression as a lethal threat; avoid engaging without (W) ready.
Be cautious when (W) is on cooldown as Malzahar can lock you down easily.
Watch for Malzahar's silence (Q) to prevent follow-up trades or all-ins without your parry.

Early game

Pressure Malzahar early by attacking Voidlings to force him under tower and deny his push.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (R) suppression is unavailable and your (W) parry is ready.
Use short, vital-focused trades with (Q) to chip away while respecting Malzahar's silence threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to force extended duels and chase Malzahar through multiple vitals for healing and damage.
After your first dueling item, increase side-lane pressure and force Malzahar into isolated fights he struggles with.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression window and his first completed mana/AP item which increases his damage and wave control.

Win conditions

Win by using (Q) and (R) to proc vitals and force long, isolated duels where Fiora excels.
Pressure side lanes after first item spikes to deny Malzahar safe scaling and force him to respond.
Punish predictable use of (R) and (Q) by saving (W) to parry and counter-engage effectively.