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Malzahar vs Yone MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs Yone

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a push-focused control mage who must maintain lane pressure to prevent Yone from safely scaling.
Use consistent wave control to deny Yone the chance to use his E+Q combo effectively and avoid giving him passive scaling windows.

Trading pattern

Trade by applying E and summoning Voidlings to pressure Yone and threaten Q silence.
Punish Yone's E if he uses it from a bad position by following up with Q and R lockdown.
Respect Yone's Q third cast knockup and R displacement by spacing to avoid getting caught in all-ins.

Danger windows

Yone is dangerous when his E is active and ready to snap back, enabling aggressive trades.
Respect Yone's Q third cast knockup and R for instant fight turnarounds.
Avoid engaging when Yone's shield (W) is up as it mitigates your damage significantly.

Early game

Push with E and W to keep Yone under tower and limit his early trade opportunities.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Yone's mobility and shield make short trades risky.
Use Q to silence Yone when he steps forward, disrupting his E+Q engage pattern.

Power spikes

Major power spike at level 6 with R for point-and-click lockdown enabling kill pressure.
First completed mana/AP item increases damage and sustain in trades.
Respect Yone's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo and first back attack speed spike which improve his all-in potential.

Win conditions

Keep midlane pushed permanently to deny Yone safe farming and force him into risky trades.
Use R lockdown after forcing Yone's E cooldown to secure kills or summoner spells.
Leverage wave pressure to roam and impact the map once lane control is established.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup