Malzahar vs Lucian MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Lucian

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Keep midlane pushed constantly to leverage Malzahar's wave control and map presence.
Use Voidlings and (E) to pressure Lucian and force him to farm under tower early.
Track (E) cooldown to avoid his burst trades and punish his dash windows.

Trading pattern

Start trades by pushing wave and applying (E) to spread damage, then threaten silence or (R) if Lucian steps forward.
Punish (E) usage aggressively since he becomes vulnerable after dashing forward.
Avoid fighting in small waves where Lucian can dash in and out quickly with support setup.

Danger windows

Respect (E) dash and support setup for short burst trades; avoid overextending during this window.
(Q) poke through minions punishes poor spacing; maintain distance to reduce poke damage.
His (R) can finish targets pushed out of position; keep vision and positioning to avoid lockdowns.

Early game

Push early waves with (E) and Voidlings to deny Lucian free farm and force him under tower.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Lucian's burst and mobility dominate short fights.
Use passive shield to absorb (Q) poke and hold lane priority when possible.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) suppression, enabling reliable all-ins or picks; track its cooldown closely.
First completed mana/AP item boosts damage and wave control, increasing trade threat significantly.
Use these spikes to pressure Lucian before his short-range burst can dominate trades.

Win conditions

Convert permanent midlane push into roams or objective control using (R) for picks.
Force Lucian to miss CS under tower by crashing waves and zoning with Voidlings.
Use level 6 suppression to secure kills or force Lucian's recall, then pressure side lanes or dragons.