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Malzahar vs Orianna MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna

Malzahar vs Orianna

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who wants to keep midlane pushed permanently to enable map presence.
Pressure Orianna early to prevent her from safely placing the ball and controlling the lane.

Trading pattern

Push with E and W, then threaten trades with Q silence when Orianna steps forward.
Punish Orianna when her Orianna Q is on cooldown or when she uses Orianna W aggressively.
Avoid extended trades if Orianna's ball is well-positioned or Orianna E shield is active.

Danger windows

Orianna's level 6 R can disrupt Malzahar's ultimate channel; avoid all-ins when it's available.
Orianna's Orianna E shield reduces damage and can negate short trades; wait for it to expire.
Be cautious if Orianna's ball is positioned for easy poke or zone control.

Early game

Use E and W to push the wave quickly and force Orianna under tower before level 6.
Be cautious of Orianna's Orianna R and Orianna E shield when engaging early trades.
Avoid predictable patterns to reduce risk from Orianna's poke and ball control.

Power spikes

Malzahar's level 6 R is a major lockdown tool to secure kills or force summoners.
First completed mana/AP item significantly boosts Malzahar's damage and wave clear.
Respect Orianna's level 6 Orianna R for displacement and teamfight impact.

Win conditions

Keep constant lane pressure with E and W to deny Orianna safe ball placement.
Use R to lock down Orianna when she overextends or mispositions.
Transition lane pressure into roams or objective control once midlane is pushed.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup