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Malzahar vs Ryze · Mid
55.7% for Malzahar · 44.3% for Ryze across 61 Mid duels. Builds and timelines right below. Data current as of September 21, 2026.
How the matchup was played
What matters first: spells, keystone, then game-by-game builds.
Latest clash
April 30, 2026 · LPL · 26.08 · 
EDward Gaming vs 
Ultra Prime
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Summon AeryManaflow Band · Transcendence · Scorch · Triple Tonic · Cosmic Insight · Attack Speed · Adaptive Force · Health
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Phase RushManaflow Band · Celerity · Scorch · Triple Tonic · Cosmic Insight · Attack Speed · Move Speed · Health
Recent clash
April 25, 2026 · LPL · 26.08 · 
Top Esports vs 
Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN
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Summon AeryManaflow Band · Transcendence · Scorch · Triple Tonic · Cosmic Insight · Attack Speed · Adaptive Force · Health
Recent clash
February 14, 2026 · LCK · 26.03 · 
Dplus Kia vs 
Gen.G
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Summon AeryManaflow Band · Transcendence · Scorch · Legend: Haste · Cut Down · Attack Speed · Adaptive Force · Health
Recent clash
January 28, 2026 · LPL · 26.02 · EDward Gaming vs Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN
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Summon AeryManaflow Band · Absolute Focus · Scorch · Triple Tonic · Cosmic Insight · Attack Speed · Move Speed · Health
Recent clash
January 22, 2026 · LPL · 26.01 · EDward Gaming vs 
ThunderTalk Gaming
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Summon AeryManaflow Band · Absolute Focus · Scorch · Cosmic Insight · Triple Tonic · Attack Speed · Move Speed · Health
Key facts
The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.
- The matchup favours Malzahar, who wins 55.7% of the 61 duels.
- Seen from July 3, 2013 to April 30, 2026, across 8 competitions and 8 seasons.
- Overall, Malzahar sits at 55.9% across all its games and Ryze at 48.6% — the matchup is close to their usual level.
Year by year
Bars show how often the matchup occurred, the line the win rate of Malzahar.
duels par année winrate
By league
Win rate shown is that of Malzahar.
Both champions
Each champion's own record, all opponents included — useful to tell a good matchup from a simply strong champion.
Common questions
Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.
- Who wins between Malzahar and Ryze in Mid?
- Over 61 direct duels in major leagues, Malzahar wins 55.7% of the time.
- What spells and builds on Malzahar into Ryze?
- Builds, summoner spells, runes, purchase order and skill order from the latest clashes are detailed below — taken from games actually played in major leagues.
- How often does Malzahar face Ryze?
- 61 times between July 3, 2013 and April 30, 2026, across 8 competitions.
- Where is this matchup most common?
- In LPL, with 16 of the 61 duels and a 43.8% win rate for Malzahar.
Recent duels
The latest games where these two actually faced each other.
| Date | Leagues | Patch | Team | Players | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | LPL | 26.08 | EDward Gaming vs Ultra Prime |  Angel (Xiang Tao) ·  Saber (Song Dai-Lin) | Ryze |
| April 25, 2026 | LPL | 26.08 | Top Esports vs Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN |  Care ·  Creme | Ryze |
| February 14, 2026 | LCK | 26.03 | Dplus Kia vs Gen.G |  ShowMaker ·  Chovy | Ryze |
| January 28, 2026 | LPL | 26.02 | EDward Gaming vs Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN | Angel (Xiang Tao) · Care | Malzahar |
| January 22, 2026 | LPL | 26.01 | EDward Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming | Angel (Xiang Tao) ·  Heru | Malzahar |
| August 10, 2025 | LTA N | 25.15 |  Dignitas vs  Disguised |  DARKWINGS ·  Keine | Ryze |
| October 23, 2021 | WLDs | 11.19 | EDward Gaming vs  Royal Never Give Up |  Scout ·  Cryin | Ryze |
| October 12, 2021 | WLDs | 11.19 |  Cloud9 vs FPFunPlus Phoenix |  Doinb ·  Perkz | Malzahar |
| September 3, 2021 | WLDs | 11.15 | Royal Never Give Up vs  Team WE | Cryin ·  Shanks | Malzahar |
| August 7, 2021 | LPL | 11.14 | Royal Never Give Up vs  Bilibili Gaming | Cryin ·  ZEKA (Kim Geon-woo) | Ryze |
Other duels for these champions
Same champions, other opponents — sorted by how often the matchup happens.
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Ryze vs OriannaMid34051.2%
Ryze vs AzirMid26152.1%
Ryze vs CassiopeiaMid25546.3%- Ryze vs TaliyahMid24345.7%
- Ryze vs SyndraMid21647.2%
- Ryze vs ViktorMid17250.6%
Ryze vs GalioMid15738.9%
Ryze vs AhriMid15447.4%
Ryze vs LeBlancMid14951.7%
Ryze vs AniviaMid12552.8%