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Malzahar vs Renekton

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who must maintain constant wave pressure to deny Renekton early lane dominance.
Prioritize pushing the wave to limit Renekton's fury buildup and short burst trades.
This is a snowball vs scaling matchup where Malzahar aims to survive early pressure and leverage level 6 suppression for picks.

Trading pattern

Trade by pushing with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten silence (Q) or (R) when Renekton steps forward.
Avoid trading when Renekton has high fury and empowered (W) ready; punish after he expends his second (E) dash.
Use (R) suppression at level 6 for verified all-ins or picks, but avoid forcing it blindly to prevent interruption.

Danger windows

Beware when Renekton has high fury and empowered (W) ready; avoid extended trades during this window.
Respect Renekton's double (E) dash for engage and disengage; punish only after he uses both dashes forward.
Post-level 6, (R) grants durability and damage; avoid low-health states under wave pressure to prevent all-ins.

Early game

Use (E) and Voidlings to push waves quickly and avoid being forced under tower early.
Respect Renekton's empowered (W) stun and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Track Renekton's fury and second (E) dash to avoid his short all-in bursts.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) becomes a key lockdown tool; use this to force picks or defensive resets.
After first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Renekton's burst windows.
Respect Renekton's level 3 full combo with empowered (W) and double (E) dash; avoid trades without an exit plan.

Win conditions

Keep constant wave pressure with (E) and Voidlings to deny Renekton fury buildup and early burst trades.
Use level 6 (R) suppression to secure picks or force Renekton to play defensively.
After first item, leverage improved damage and wave control to pressure Renekton and create map presence.