Orianna Mid struggles against Malzahar (49.6% win rate) based on 1208 games. This matchup can be tricky for Orianna players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Orianna Mid vs Malzahar Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 57.9% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Orianna (6.5% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 58 Mid champions) versus Malzahar (6.6%, 5th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Manaflow Band combination (51.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Archangel's Staff, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 49.6% to 57.9% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Orianna faces both matchup (49.63%) and farming disadvantages (7.53 vs 7.86/min). With a 0.33 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Orianna outputs more damage (781 vs 731/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Orianna maintains better KDA (2.50, 14th place vs 46th for Malzahar), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | A+ |
| 49.6% | Matchup Winrate | 50.4% |
| 48.48% | Role Winrate | 51.33% |
| #53 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 6.5% | Pickrate | 6.6% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 410 | Gold per Minute | 427 |
| 7.53 | CS/Min | 7.86 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 781 | Damage per Minute | 731 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Orianna versus Malzahar matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Orianna deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (95.35%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malzahar, ranking 2nd (versus 6th for Orianna) 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 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Orianna player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Malzahar player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities within 4s grants 25 - 50% …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
