Malzahar vs Ryze Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
This page breaks down the Malzahar vs Ryze matchup in League of Legends in the Mid role, using current ranked statistics. Across 876 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Malzahar wins 55.5% of the time against Ryze. That puts the matchup in Malzahar’s favor — the win rate sits above break-even, making Ryze one of the targets Malzahar punishes most reliably.
When reading this matchup, weigh the sample size as much as the percentage — bigger samples mean the number is less likely to swing with the next patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Malzahar build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
Yes — Malzahar holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Malzahar wins 55.5% of the recorded games.
55.5% from Malzahar's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
876 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Malzahar build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Malzahar build page.