Malzahar vs Talon MID Matchup Guide

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Malzahar into Talonmedium

Overview

Keep midlane pushed permanently with and Voidlings to deny Talon roam windows.
Use wave pressure to force Talon to farm under tower, limiting his early kill threat.
Track Talon's level 6 to prepare for lockdown or defensive play.

Respect Talon's level 6 burst and stealth for lethal all-in windows.
Avoid overextending when Talon's dash is off cooldown.
Watch for Talon's roam attempts after pushing; hard push and ping to avoid ganks.

Level 6 unlocks point-and-click lockdown to punish Talon's limited mobility.
First completed mana/AP item boosts your damage and wave control, strengthening trades.
Track Talon's level 2 plus combo to avoid early all-in threats.

Maintain wave pressure to deny Talon safe roaming and force him under tower.
Use to lockdown Talon when he oversteps or with jungle assistance.
Keep midlane pushed to enable map presence and assist side lanes' tempo control.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026