Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Malzahar
VS
Champion 2
Tryndamere
vs

46.4%
Malzahar win rate vs Tryndamere
Tryndamere has the edge
112
Games Analyzed
46.4%
Malzahar WR
53.6%
Tryndamere WR
-285
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Tryndamere
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Tryndamere
Level 1
Malzahar
Level 6
Tryndamere
Level 6
Malzahar
1 item
Malzahar
2 items
Tryndamere
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Malzahar is strongest mid game while Tryndamere peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Malzahar deals AP damage while Tryndamere deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Malzahar has range advantage. Tryndamere should look for short trades when Malzahar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Malzahar's Weakness
Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Tryndamere Win Condition
Splitpush forever, R unkillable 5s, crit RNG
Recommended Items
Malzahar

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Tryndamere's AD damage
Tryndamere
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Navori Quickblades
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Malzahar's burst
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