Malzahar vs Fiora TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Fiora

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar wants to maintain constant wave pressure to deny Fiora easy access to vitals and prevent isolated dueling windows.
This matchup is control versus splitpush, where Malzahar must manage lane pressure to avoid giving Fiora long lanes to chase vitals.
Malzahar should adapt defensively by respecting (W) parry and avoid predictable (R) channels that Fiora can punish.

Trading pattern

Push with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten silence (Q) or (R) when Fiora steps forward without (W) available.
Punish Fiora immediately after she uses (W), as her ability to parry your suppression or silence is down.
Avoid committing your (R) if (W) is up, as it can interrupt your ultimate and punish your channel.

Danger windows

Fiora is dangerous when she can safely proc a vital with (Q) and has (W) available to parry your crowd control.
Avoid engaging or channeling (R) when (W) is up to prevent being stunned and punished.
Be cautious of Fiora's level 6 (R) window where she can force extended duels and chase through multiple vitals.

Early game

Use (E) and Voidlings to push early waves and prevent Fiora from safely accessing vitals.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Fiora's mobility and (W) parry can punish your predictable patterns.
Track (W) cooldown to find windows for safe silence or poke without risking a parry stun.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) suppression unlocks strong all-in and pick potential; use it to force Fiora to respect or disengage.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence, forcing Fiora to hesitate on vital procs.
Respect Fiora's level 6 (R) and first dueling item spikes, which enable her to extend fights and chase through vitals.

Win conditions

Keep constant wave pressure with (E) and Voidlings to deny Fiora vital access and isolated dueling space.
Use (R) suppression selectively after (W) is down to secure picks or force her out of lane.
Transition lane control into map presence by pushing and roaming or objective setup once Fiora is denied side-lane scaling.