Syndra vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Malzahar

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage who must use Q and W to control space and poke while respecting Malzahar's push and suppression threat.
Focus on denying Malzahar a passive lane by punishing his predictable push pattern and vulnerable Voidlings early.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to control space, holding E to punish Malzahar's oversteps or when he commits to pushing.
Avoid trading if E stun is down, as Syndra is immobile and vulnerable to Malzahar's suppression at level 6.
Use sphere placement to maximize E stun threat and burst with R once the stun lands.

Danger windows

Syndra is most vulnerable when E is missed or on cooldown, as she has no mobility or sustain to escape Malzahar's all-in.
Malzahar's level 6 R suppression is a lethal threat; avoid extended trades when it is available.
Be cautious when Malzahar has Void Shift shield up, as it blocks your initial poke damage.

Early game

Use Q and W to harass and zone Malzahar early, focusing on killing his Voidlings to reduce his lane pressure.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Malzahar's passive shield and push can punish missed E stuns.
Prepare to punish Malzahar's predictable push pattern by controlling sphere placement for E stuns.

Power spikes

Syndra's major spikes are level 6 R for burst all-ins and first completed mage item for stronger poke.
Malzahar's major spikes are level 6 Malzahar R suppression and first completed mana/AP item.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 R as it can lock down Syndra if E is on cooldown.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to control wave and space, focusing on killing Voidlings to deny Malzahar's push and scaling.
Look for E stuns into R burst during windows when Malzahar's suppression or shield is down.
Punish Malzahar's predictable lane pattern by forcing short trades and denying his ultimate setup.