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Malzahar vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Yasuo

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who must keep midlane pushed permanently to prevent Yasuo from using minions for mobility.
Pressure the wave to deny Yasuo safe dashes and force him into vulnerable trades.

Trading pattern

Push with E and W, then punish Yasuo when Yasuo W is down to land Q silence or threaten R lockdown.
Use Q silence to interrupt Yasuo's Q tornado stack or R setup.
Avoid trading when Yasuo has stacked Q tornado or Yasuo W ready; wait for cooldown windows.

Danger windows

Yasuo is dangerous when he has a stacked second Q tornado and can follow up with R after knockup.
Avoid engaging when Yasuo W is available to block your Q or R.
Be cautious if Yasuo has minions nearby for E dashes, enabling quick repositioning and all-ins.

Early game

Use E and W to push early and maintain lane control, limiting Yasuo's ability to dash around.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Yasuo can punish when Yasuo W or passive shield are up.
Respect Yasuo's need for minions to dash; deny him wave setups that enable his mobility.

Power spikes

Malzahar's level 6 R is a major lockdown power spike to punish Yasuo's mobility.
First completed mana/AP item increases damage and wave pressure, strengthening lane control.
Yasuo's level 2 Q plus E mobility spike demands caution early; respect his ability to dash and trade short bursts.

Win conditions

Keep midlane pushed permanently with E and W to deny Yasuo mobility and force him into risky trades.
Use R to lock down Yasuo when Yasuo W and passive shield are down.
Punish Yasuo's cooldown windows, especially after Yasuo W or tornado Q expires, to secure kills or force recalls.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup