Lissandra Mid performs well against Malzahar (54.7% win rate) based on 956 games. This matchup works well for Lissandra players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Lissandra Mid vs Malzahar Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 80.4% in this matchup.
With 2.9% popularity, Lissandra constantly encounters meta-dominant Malzahar (6.3%, 5th place out of 57 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Lissandra performance in the current patch. Amplify your advantage: The Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band rune setup achieves 64.0% win rate (1.6% popularity), while the core build Luden's Companion > Shadowflame > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes (80.4% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Lissandra takes the matchup (54.69%) despite falling behind in CS (6.73 vs 7.62/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Lissandra wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (715 vs 775/min), the 54.7% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Lissandra leads in both matchup win rate (54.7%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.10) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | S |
| 54.7% | Matchup Winrate | 45.3% |
| 50.69% | Role Winrate | 51.42% |
| #25 | Winrate Rank | #17 |
| 2.9% | Pickrate | 6.3% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 385 | Gold per Minute | 424 |
| 6.73 | CS/Min | 7.62 |
| 0.37 | Wards per Minute | 0.33 |
| 715 | Damage per Minute | 775 |
The Lissandra versus Malzahar matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Lissandra deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (93.48%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malzahar, ranking 5th (versus 25th for Lissandra) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Lissandra player to maintain constant pressure on Malzahar, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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