Malzahar vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide

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Malzahar into Syndramedium

Overview

You want to keep midlane pushed permanently to deny Syndra safe farming and roaming windows.
Maintain lane pressure with and Voidlings to force Syndra under tower early.
Your goal is to leverage lockdown after pushing to secure kills or force Syndra off lane.

Push with and Voidlings, then threaten silence with or ultimate when Syndra steps forward.
Punish Syndra if she misses by committing to all-ins.
Avoid trading when Syndra's is available to prevent getting stunned and burst down.

Be cautious when Syndra's is up as it can interrupt your ultimate channel with a stun.
Avoid committing when Syndra's is available since her burst can punish your lockdown.
Your ultimate channel is vulnerable to Syndra's stun, so only engage when you can ensure lockdown.

Use and to push early waves and force Syndra to farm under tower.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since Syndra can punish your predictable push pattern.
Respect Syndra's poke with and hold wave control to minimize her stun setup from .

Level 6 unlocks your suppression, enabling reliable lockdowns for picks or kills.
First completed mana/AP item boosts your damage and wave control, allowing stronger trades and pushes.
Track Syndra's level 6 and item spikes to avoid risky all-ins when her burst is strongest.

Keep the wave pushed to deny Syndra safe farming and force her into risky positions.
Use lockdown after pushing to secure kills or force Syndra out of lane.
Capitalize on Syndra missing to all-in and snowball lane control.

Tactical tip

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