Malzahar vs Irelia · Mid lane matchup

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Core game plan

Irelia is easy to trade with when she has no passive. Freeze the lane and call your jungler for a gank; at equal skill, Malzahar wins.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

4:6.

4:6.

4:6.

5:5.

5:5.

Avoid trading levels 1-3; Irelia's damage is high with full passive stacks.Freeze lane during laning phase to prevent ganks; call jungler for ult combo.After 6, beware of Irelia's ult locking you down; keep distance.Roam mid-game; avoid dueling Irelia alone.In teamfights, suppress Irelia with your ult to protect backline.
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Detailed breakdown

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