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
Yone
vs

50.9%
Malzahar win rate vs Yone
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,223
Games Analyzed
50.9%
Malzahar WR
49.1%
Yone WR
+75
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Yone
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Yone
Level 3
Malzahar
Level 6
Yone
Level 6
Malzahar
1 item
Malzahar
2 items
Yone
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.
Mixed Resistances
Malzahar deals AP damage while Yone deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Malzahar has range advantage. Yone 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 Yone's Weakness
Yone's main weakness: Early poke, CC during E, burst before he snaps back. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Yone Win Condition
E trade safely, R engage teamfights, scale with crit
Recommended Items
Malzahar

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Yone

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

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