Malzahar vs Lissandra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Lissandra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who wants to keep midlane pushed permanently to pressure Lissandra and create map presence.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Lissandra a calm scaling lane and avoid giving her safe all-in windows with her crowd control.

Trading pattern

Push with E and W, then threaten trades with Q silence when Lissandra steps forward.
Punish Lissandra if she uses E aggressively without follow-up by locking her down with R.
Avoid extended trades when Lissandra's R is available to prevent being locked down and bursted.

Danger windows

Lissandra's R and W combo create a dangerous all-in window; avoid close proximity when these are up.
When Lissandra's E is used forward without a safe recast, she is vulnerable to R lockdown.
Be cautious if Lissandra has jungle support ready to follow her engage with crowd control.

Early game

Use E and W to push the wave early and force Lissandra under tower where her engage is less effective.
Respect Lissandra W root and R stun by avoiding close-range trades before level 6.
Avoid predictable patterns to reduce risk of being punished by Lissandra's engage or jungle follow-up.

Power spikes

Level 6 R is Malzahar's major spike to lock down Lissandra for kills or roams.
First completed mana/AP item boosts Malzahar's lane pressure and damage.
Respect Lissandra's level 6 R for her lockdown and self-peel potential.

Win conditions

Keep constant lane pressure with E and W to deny Lissandra safe farming and force mistakes.
Use R to punish Lissandra's aggressive engages or when she overextends after using E.
Push midlane to enable roams or jungle pressure, leveraging Malzahar's control and suppression to impact the map.