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Veigar vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Veigar vs Malzahar

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Veigar is a scaling burst mage who needs to survive Malzahar's push and lockdown to reach his late-game power.
Focus on controlling the wave near safety and using E to punish Malzahar's predictable movement and ultimate attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade only when E is available to trap Malzahar and prevent his escape.
Respect Malzahar's spell shield from Void Shift; avoid wasting Q on it.
Punish Malzahar if he walks predictably into cage or when his ultimate is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Veigar is vulnerable when E is on cooldown and Malzahar can safely push or all-in.
Malzahar's level 6 R suppression creates a lethal all-in window if Veigar is caught without E.
Avoid pushing too far without cage ready to prevent Malzahar punishing Veigar's immobility.

Early game

Use early waves to quietly farm Q stacks without overextending against Malzahar's push.
Avoid trading before level 6 unless E is ready to punish Malzahar stepping forward.
Clear Malzahar's Voidlings with W to reduce his push and force him to farm under tower.

Power spikes

Veigar's major spike is level 6 with R for execute-style burst after trapping with E.
Veigar's first mage item plus Q stacks significantly increases burst potential.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R suppression and his first completed mana/AP item for his damage and lockdown.

Win conditions

Survive early pressure by farming safely and using E to stop Malzahar's engages.
Punish Malzahar's predictable movement or ultimate channel with well-timed cage and burst.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to turn trades into kills and control the lane pace.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup