Yasuo vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Mid lane plan.

Yasuo into Malzaharmedium

Overview

Pressure Malzahar early to deny his push and prevent free wave control.
Use minion waves for mobility to engage and disengage trades.
Your goal is to punish Malzahar's predictable push pattern and limit his scaling.

Stack and dash through minions to start short trades before Malzahar can silence or suppress.
Use to block silence and reduce Voidling damage.
Commit to all-ins only after landing knockups to enable and interrupt Malzahar's ultimate channel.

When is down, avoid trades to prevent getting silenced by .
Respect Malzahar's level 6 suppression; avoid engaging without knockup ready.
Do not overextend without minion waves, as mobility is limited and you become vulnerable.

Level 2 unlocks and combo, enabling strong early trades.
Level 6 becomes a major all-in tool if you have knockup access.
First completed item boosts your damage and wave control, allowing more aggressive trades.

Use and to control space and deny Malzahar's push and scaling.
Look for knockup setups to follow with and punish Malzahar's ultimate channel.
Exploit early windows by killing Voidlings and forcing Malzahar to farm under tower, limiting his lane presence.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026