Malzahar vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Trundle

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Malzahar aims to control the lane by pushing with (E) and Voidlings to deny Trundle safe scaling and map presence.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Trundle from forcing extended trades inside (W) where he thrives.
Focus on control and pick potential rather than splitpushing or extended duels, leveraging suppression for lockdown.

Trading pattern

Push waves with (E) and Voidlings, then threaten trades with (Q) silence or (R) suppression when Trundle steps forward.
Avoid extended fights inside (W) and punish cooldowns of (E) pillar to maintain spacing.
Use (R) lockdown to force picks or disengage, but avoid channeling it when enemy crowd control can interrupt.

Danger windows

Trundle is dangerous during (R) stat drain and inside (W) zone; avoid committing to trades during these windows.
Watch for (E) pillar placement that can trap or block escape routes, increasing vulnerability.
Early levels are risky if Voidlings are focused; maintain spacing to prevent being pushed under tower and punished.

Early game

Use (E) and Voidlings early to push and keep Trundle under tower, avoiding extended fights before level 6.
Respect (W) zone; avoid fighting inside it to reduce his healing and attack speed advantage.
Track (E) cooldown to avoid being trapped or forced into bad positioning.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Malzahar's point-and-click lockdown; use it for decisive all-ins or roams while respecting Trundle's defensive tools.
First completed mana/AP item boosts Malzahar's damage and wave control; increase lane pressure and punish Trundle's weaker trades post-item.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) stat drain; avoid extended fights when it is available to prevent losing durability.

Win conditions

Keep the lane pushed permanently with (E) and Voidlings to deny Trundle safe farming and roaming.
Use (R) suppression for picks or defensive resets to control the lane tempo and create map pressure.
After first item power spike, pressure waves confidently to force Trundle into unfavorable trades or tower damage.