MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malzahar vs Caitlyn
What is Malzahar's win rate vs Caitlyn?
In Mid, Malzahar wins 63% against Caitlyn across 72 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Malzahar behind by 87 gold.
Does Malzahar counter Caitlyn?
Yes by the numbers. Malzahar wins 63% of 72 ranked Mid games into Caitlyn, and the gap clears the noise band on this sample. The same games read from Caitlyn's side give the mirror number, and every rate on this page carries its own game count.
How to beat Caitlyn as Malzahar
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 50% | 40 |
| First blood | 77% | 43 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 75% | 40 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 10:37; the level 6 spike lands around 5:06. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Malzahar build in Mid?
The most-finished Malzahar core is Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter: 55.5% across 12,093 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (37,485 games).
Skill plan: Malzahar players max E first and take E at level 1.