Malzahar vs Fizz MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Fizz

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who wants to keep midlane pushed permanently to limit Fizz's short trade windows.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Fizz's early all-in attempts and force him to respect your wave control.

Trading pattern

Push with E and W to force Fizz to approach, then threaten trades with Q silence to punish his melee engage.
Respect Fizz's Fizz E dodge; avoid committing when it is available to prevent his burst all-in.
After Fizz uses Fizz E recklessly, capitalize on his vulnerability by landing Q and following up with W and E damage.

Danger windows

Fizz's level 3 unlock and use of Fizz E enable dangerous all-in burst trades; play cautiously around this.
Fizz's level 6 R creates kill pressure; avoid overextending without vision or backup.
Your ultimate channel can be interrupted by enemy crowd control, so position safely when engaging.

Early game

Use E and W to push early waves and keep Fizz under tower before level 3 when he is weakest.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 since Fizz's mobility and burst are limited but he can punish overextensions.
Use your passive shield to block Fizz's initial poke and maintain lane presence.

Power spikes

Malzahar's level 6 R is a major lockdown tool to secure kills or force Fizz out of lane.
First completed mana/AP item enhances your sustained damage and wave clear, increasing lane control.
Respect Fizz's level 3 spike when he unlocks his full trade combo and his level 6 R kill threat.

Win conditions

Keep midlane pushed permanently using E and W to deny Fizz safe farming and roaming opportunities.
Use R to lock down Fizz when he oversteps or after baiting Fizz E cooldown.
Establish map presence after pushing to assist side lanes and secure objectives, leveraging your control mage role.