Gnar vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide

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Opponent

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Gnar into Malzaharmedium

Overview

Use mini form range to chip and kite Malzahar while managing Rage for mega form engages.
Deny Malzahar's push by killing Voidlings early and disrupting his wave control.
Control lane priority to prevent Malzahar from freely pushing and setting up ultimates.

Trade using mini form slow and poke, then kite with before Malzahar reacts.
Punish Malzahar when Voidlings are vulnerable by applying ranged poke and saving Rage for mega form trades.
Avoid extended trades when is available; wait for it to be used or on cooldown.

Respect suppression window; avoid all-ins or extended trades when ready.
Mini form without is vulnerable to Malzahar's silence and suppression; avoid fights during this cooldown.
Be cautious when Malzahar has full Voidlings and wave control, as he can zone and set up for engages.

Level 6 mega form is your major spike; manage Rage to transform near terrain for max CC.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 suppression; hold for defensive use.
After Malzahar completes first mana/AP item, adjust aggression as his wave control and trade damage improve.

Use mini form range to chip Malzahar and deny his push by killing Voidlings early.
Time Rage to transform into mega form near walls for impactful crowd control and engages.
Control wave state to prevent Malzahar from pushing freely and punish after his is spent or missed.

Tactical tip

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