MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malzahar vs Kai'Sa
What is Malzahar's win rate vs Kai'Sa?
In Mid, Malzahar wins 62% against Kai'Sa across 99 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 ahead by 34 gold.
Does Malzahar counter Kai'Sa?
Yes by the numbers. Malzahar wins 62% of 99 ranked Mid games into Kai'Sa, and the gap clears the noise band on this sample. The same games read from Kai'Sa's side give the mirror number, and every rate on this page carries its own game count.
How to beat Kai'Sa as Malzahar
When Malzahar is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 68% over 56 games; 300 down, it drops to 55% over 42.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 68% | 56 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 55% | 42 |
| First blood | 58% | 50 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 66% | 64 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:28; the level 6 spike lands around 5:05. 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.