Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Azir
VS
Champion 2
Malzahar
vs

52.4%
Azir win rate vs Malzahar
Azir has the edge
393
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Azir WR
47.6%
Malzahar WR
+193
Avg Gold Diff @15
Azir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Azir
Level 6
Malzahar
Level 6
Azir
Nashor's Tooth
Malzahar
1 item
Malzahar
2 items
Azir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Azir is strongest late game while Malzahar peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Malzahar's Weakness
Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Azir Win Condition
Soldier DPS, Shurima Shuffle engage, scale
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Recommended Items
Azir

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Malzahar's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Malzahar's engage tool
Malzahar

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Azir's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Azir's engage tool
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