MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malzahar vs Nasus
In Mid, Malzahar wins 45% against Nasus across 189 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 111 gold.
Does Malzahar counter Nasus?
The numbers call it close: 45% for Malzahar over 189 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Nasus as Malzahar
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 58% over 108 games; 300 behind drops it to 27% over 81.
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:18; the level 6 spike lands around 5:05. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.