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Galio vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Galio vs Malzahar

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Galio aims to neutralize Malzahar's push and magic damage pressure by controlling short trades with W and E.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Malzahar from safely pushing and roaming, leveraging Galio's medium early agency.

Trading pattern

Trade briefly using Q and passive, then punish Malzahar if he walks into W taunt range.
Respect Malzahar's passive Void Shift spell shield; time trades when it is down.
Avoid trading when W and E are on cooldown, as Malzahar can safely push and threaten silence or suppression.

Danger windows

Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R suppression is lethal if Galio's W and E are down.
Missing W or E reduces Galio's ability to punish and increases vulnerability to Malzahar's lockdown.
Avoid extended trades when Malzahar's passive spell shield is up and R is available.

Early game

Use Q and passive to contest wave control early and punish Malzahar's predictable push pattern.
Hold W and E to punish Malzahar when he steps too close, especially before level 6.
Avoid extended trades; focus on short bursts and wave pressure to set up roams.

Power spikes

Galio's level 6 R greatly increases map impact and skirmish potential.
First durability or AP utility item enhances Galio's ability to survive Malzahar's magic damage.
Malzahar's level 6 R is a major threat that Galio must respect and interrupt with crowd control.

Win conditions

Deny Malzahar a calm scaling lane by using W and E to punish his push and force short trades.
Use wave pressure to create roam opportunities and impact side fights with R.
Absorb magic damage and control skirmishes to enable team fights where Galio's crowd control can turn fights.

Tip: For Galio vs Malzahar, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup