Matchup
Skill matchup
You are stronger late game — farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Warwick
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
56%
35%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Deathfire Touch
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Malzahar
WarwickWarwick's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Warwick's basic attacks deal bonus magic damage. If Warwick is below 50% health, he heals the same amount. If Warwick is below 25% health, this healing triples.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 1m20 | 15s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 1m20 | 15s | 1m50 |
| 9 | 6s | 1m10 | 15s | 1m50 |
| 11 | 6s | 1m | 15s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 6s | 40s | 13s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 6s | 40s | 11s | 1m10 |
Playing against Warwick
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
His R can be blocked by allies — position behind a frontline.
Grievous Wounds reduces his massive sustain from Q and passive — buy it early.
Warwick is stronger when him or the enemie is low on HP (bonus attack speed and lifesteal) — burst him before he drains.
His held Q makes him dash behind you: be careful about your position after a Q.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026