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Malzahar vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Syndra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a push-focused control mage who must keep midlane permanently pushed to enable map presence.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Syndra safe scaling and avoid giving her passive farming windows.

Trading pattern

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

Danger windows

Be cautious when Syndra's Syndra E is up as it can stun your ultimate channel.
Avoid committing when Syndra's R is available, as her burst can punish your ultimate.
Your ultimate can be interrupted by Syndra's Syndra E stun, so only engage when you can ensure lockdown.

Early game

Use E and W to push the wave early and force Syndra to farm under tower.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since Syndra can punish your predictable push pattern.
Respect Syndra's limited early agency by controlling wave but be cautious of her poke and stun setup.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 6 R for point-and-click lockdown; first completed mana/AP item boosts damage and sustain.
Respect Syndra's level 6 R burst and item power spike for potential all-ins.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 spikes increase her poke threat but are less relevant early lane.

Win conditions

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

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup