Sion vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide

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Sion into Malzaharmedium

Overview

Use waveclear to prevent Malzahar from pushing uncontested and gaining lane priority.
Hide charged angles in brush or fog to threaten impactful engages.
Stack health with to scale into a durable front line for teamfights.

Avoid fighting during Malzahar's level 6 suppression window; save crowd control for after.
Be cautious when your shield is down, as trades become more punishing.
Do not charge in obvious spots where Malzahar can preemptively counter or interrupt.

Thin the wave early to avoid being shoved under tower by Malzahar's voidlings.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to dodge Malzahar's silence and damage.
Position near brush to threaten surprise charged engages without overcommitting.

At level 6, use with a clear path to force fights or pressure the lane.
After first tank item, absorb space and threaten charged zones to dominate trades.
Respect Malzahar's first mana/AP item spike by avoiding extended trades and focusing on wave control.

Use wave control and fog angles to land charged engages and stack health.
Scale into a tanky front line to start or disrupt fights with engages that have clear follow-up.
Punish Malzahar after missed or spent by forcing short trades and wave pressure.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026