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Illaoi vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Illaoi vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to deny Malzahar safe farming and force him to walk into (E) angles.
Pressure the lane aggressively to prevent Malzahar from keeping midlane pushed and gaining map presence.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Malzahar walks into your (E) range with tentacles nearby to maximize damage and healing.
Use (W) to slam tentacles immediately after a successful (E) to amplify damage.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or tentacles are cleared, as your threat significantly drops.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available, as it can lock you down for kills.
Avoid fighting without tentacles nearby to prevent being vulnerable to suppression and damage.
Track enemy jungler timings to avoid ganks, especially when your (R) is on cooldown.

Early game

Establish tentacles early around the wave to control space and threaten (E) pulls.
Punish Malzahar's predictable push pattern by zoning him off minions and denying voidling value.
Avoid chasing Malzahar far from tentacles to prevent losing trade potential.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to punish Malzahar's commitment and turn ganks or all-ins in your favor.
After establishing multiple tentacles in a side lane, pressure Malzahar by forcing him to contest your zone or lose wave control.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression by avoiding all-ins without your (R) ready.

Win conditions

Control and maintain tentacle zones to force Malzahar into unfavorable trades with (E).
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and turn fights when Malzahar or allies engage.
Deny Malzahar's wave control by aggressively pushing and zoning, preventing his map presence and scaling.

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

Updated Jun 3, 2026New matchup