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Malzahar vs Lucian

What is Malzahar's win rate vs Lucian?

In Mid, Malzahar wins 55% against Lucian across 85 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 305 gold.

Does Malzahar counter Lucian?

The numbers call it close: 55% for Malzahar over 85 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.

How to beat Lucian as Malzahar

The median first death in this lane comes at 6:14; the level 6 spike lands around 5:30. 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.