Teemo vs Malzahar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Teemo vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged poison autos and (Q) blind to pressure Malzahar's predictable push and deny his lane control.
Prioritize lane pressure and trap control to prevent Malzahar from establishing safe wave control and roaming opportunities.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) blind to negate Malzahar's limited auto damage and back off before his passive shield recovers.
Punish Malzahar's predictable push patterns by stepping forward after he wastes (Q) silence or (R) ultimate.
Avoid extended trades without (Q) ready and keep trap coverage to discourage all-ins.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) ultimate is available as he can suppress and lock you down for kills.
Avoid trading or extending fights when your (Q) blind is down, as Malzahar can punish your autos.
Watch for ganks in river or side lanes where your trap coverage may be incomplete and your mobility is medium.

Early game

Aggressively push early waves to force Malzahar under tower and kill his Voidlings to reduce his push power.
Use (Q) to blind and disrupt his autos when he approaches for last hits.
Place traps in side brushes and river entrances to secure safe poke windows and punish enemy jungle ganks.

Power spikes

At level 6, place (R) traps to control side-lane paths and punish Malzahar's all-in attempts or roams.
After first damage item, increase poison auto trades to chip down Malzahar quickly before he scales.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 (R) suppression window by playing cautiously and saving (Q) or (W) for defensive use.

Win conditions

Win by denying Malzahar's push and roam potential through aggressive early wave control and trap placement.
Use repeated short trades with (Q) blind and poison autos to chip him down and force him to play defensively.
Control side-lane paths with (R) traps to protect yourself from ganks and enable safe split pressure or teamfight positioning.