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
Ryze
VS
Champion 2
Malzahar
vs

44.7%
Ryze win rate vs Malzahar
Malzahar hard counters Ryze
780
Games Analyzed
44.7%
Ryze WR
55.3%
Malzahar WR
-420
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ryze
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
Ryze
Level 6
Malzahar
Level 6
Malzahar
1 item
Ryze
2 items
Malzahar
2 items
Ryze
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ryze 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 Ryze's Weakness
Ryze's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs stacking time. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ryze Win Condition
EQ combo spam, R team teleport, scale into DPS mage
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Recommended Items
Ryze
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
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 Ryze's AP damage and CC

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