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
Lux
VS
Champion 2
Malzahar
vs

53.4%
Lux win rate vs Malzahar
Lux has the edge
1,080
Games Analyzed
53.4%
Lux WR
46.6%
Malzahar WR
+274
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lux
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Lux
Level 6
Malzahar
Level 6
Lux
1 item
Malzahar
1 item
Lux
2 items
Malzahar
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
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.
Exploit Malzahar's Weakness
Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Lux Win Condition
Land Q, full combo one-shot, zone with E
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Recommended Items
Lux

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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 Lux's AP damage and CC

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