Malzahar vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Malzahar vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar into Vaynemedium

Overview

Keep the wave pushed with and Voidlings to deny Vayne safe farming under tower.
Use your suppression ultimate to lock down Vayne when she oversteps or after cooldowns.
Your goal is to maintain lane pressure and leverage lockdown to limit Vayne's scaling impact.

Trading pattern

Push with and Voidlings, then threaten short trades zoning with silence.
Punish Vayne's forward or cooldowns on by engaging with suppression.
Vary your trading rhythm to avoid being baited into wasting your ultimate on fake engages.

Danger windows

Vayne is most dangerous when is active and stealth is available for repositioning.
Avoid fighting near walls where Vayne can pin you with for a stun.
Be cautious after using as your ultimate channel can be interrupted, losing lockdown.

Early game

Push early with and Voidlings to force Vayne under tower and punish her short range.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 since Vayne's mobility and true damage punish you without .
Keep vision around river to prevent ganks exploiting your predictable push pattern.

Power spikes

At level 6, your becomes a reliable lockdown tool to force picks or all-ins.
After your first mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence to deny Vayne safe farm.
Respect Vayne's level 6 stealth reposition and wall stun by avoiding extended fights without ready.

Win conditions

Keep the wave pushed permanently with and Voidlings to deny Vayne free farm and force tower farming.
Use suppression to pick Vayne when she oversteps or after her key cooldowns expire.
Convert lane pressure into objective control and teamfight presence by leveraging lockdown and wave control.

Tactical tip

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