4

Tier

Win Rate

51.3%

Pick Rate

3.6%

Ban Rate

4.8%

Matches

92,296

Malzahar AP Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Malzahar Item Build Order

59.0% Win Rate (117 Games)
Doran's Ring

Starting

Blackfire Torch

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Liandry's Torment

3rd

Liandry's Torment

4th

Rylai's Crystal Scepter

5th

Blackfire Torch

6th

Doran's Ring
Blackfire Torch
Sorcerer's Shoes
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's Torment
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Blackfire Torch

Core Malzahar Item Build Path

Situational

Malignance
Morellonomicon
Zhonya's Hourglass
Rabadon's Deathcap
Void Staff
Shadowflame
Cryptbloom

Summoner Spells

Flash
445 Games56%

Malzahar Skill Order

0
Void Shift

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Call of the Void
Void Swarm
Malefic Visions
Nether Grasp

Malzahar's Counters for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Discover the ultimate counters for Malzahar with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Malzahar in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Malzahar counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Irelia
50.1%
43.0%
1.3%
1,081
Xerath
50.0%
43.0%
2.4%
1,891
Twisted Fate
50.0%
43.2%
2.1%
1,700
Diana
50.4%
43.6%
1.7%
1,348
Fizz
51.2%
44.9%
2.0%
1,588

Malzahar's Trends for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Malzahar. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Malzahar is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

51.3%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

3.6%

(-0.7%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

4.8%

(-1.0%)
vs last patch

Malzahar Guide for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Learn Malzahar with our Malzahar guide. Learn about Malzahar's strengths and Malzahar's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Malzahar, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Malzahar
    P
    's CC immunity lasts for 0.25 seconds after it's proc'd.
  • Malzahar
    Q
    reveals the affected area.
  • Damaging a target with
    Malzahar
    Q
    /
    Malzahar
    R
    refreshes
    Malzahar
    E
    's duration.
  • Each time
    Malzahar
    E
    moves to another enemy, Malzahar restores 2% of his mana.
  • Malzahar
    R
    's Null Zone persists even if the channel is interrupted.
Strengths
  • Is one of the strongest 3-item mages in the game.
  • Can cast
    Malzahar
    W
    to block skillshots.
  • His gank assist and teamfighting become much stronger after unlocking
    Malzahar
    R
    .
  • Excels at disrupting enemy divers with
    Malzahar
    R
    .
  • Excels with items that enhance his magic damage, crowd control, and survivability.
Weaknesses
  • Struggles against champions who outrange him.
  • Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
  • Malzahar
    P
    procs from any non-minion damage, making it too easy to put on cooldown.
  • Directly countered by anyone who purchases
    Quicksilver Sash
    .

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