Malzahar Mid counters Yasuo hard (46.1% win rate) based on 1764 games. This matchup is really difficult for Yasuo players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Yasuo Mid vs Malzahar Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 72.8% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Yasuo (8.7% pick rate, 1st most popular out of 61 Mid champions) versus Malzahar (6.2%, 7th 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 Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (48.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Immortal Shieldbow, Mercurial Scimitar, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 46.1% to 72.8% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Yasuo's superior farming (7.79 vs 7.76/min, 4th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.03 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Malzahar leads in both matchup win rate (53.9%) and damage (836 vs 674/min). Yasuo must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Malzahar: leads in both matchup win rate (53.9%) and KDA (2.20 vs 1.60, 46th vs 59th place). Yasuo players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S |
| 46.1% | Matchup Winrate | 53.9% |
| 49.31% | Role Winrate | 51.40% |
| #50 | Winrate Rank | #18 |
| 8.7% | Pickrate | 6.2% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 436 | Gold per Minute | 407 |
| 7.79 | CS/Min | 7.76 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.37 |
| 674 | Damage per Minute | 836 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Yasuo deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (96.11%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Yasuo is higher farming statistics (ranked 4th among role champions) (versus 5th for Malzahar), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.2 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Yasuo 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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