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
Malzahar
VS
Champion 2
Vayne
vs
45.4%
Malzahar win rate vs Vayne
Vayne has the edge
108
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Malzahar WR
54.6%
Vayne WR
-370
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Vayne
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Malzahar
Level 6
Vayne
Level 6
Malzahar
1 item
Vayne
BORK
Malzahar
2 items
Vayne
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Malzahar is strongest mid game while Vayne peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Malzahar deals AP damage while Vayne deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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.
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Vayne Win Condition
Scale, shred tanks with W true damage, kite with R+Q
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 Vayne's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Vayne's sustain/autos
Vayne
Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game
Wit's End
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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