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
Cassiopeia
VS
Champion 2
Malzahar
vs

49.1%
Cassiopeia win rate vs Malzahar
Skill matchup — could go either way
332
Games Analyzed
49.1%
Cassiopeia WR
50.9%
Malzahar WR
-71
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cassiopeia
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cassiopeia
Level 2
Cassiopeia
Level 6
Malzahar
Level 6
Malzahar
1 item
Cassiopeia
2 items
Malzahar
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia's Weakness
Cassiopeia's main weakness: Burst, hard engage, mana early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cassiopeia Win Condition
E spam DPS, R stun if facing, no boots = more AP
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Recommended Items
Cassiopeia
Archangel's Staff
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 Cassiopeia's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Cassiopeia's engage tool
Cassiopeia's Worst Matchups
Malzahar's Worst Matchups
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