How to Play Heavyweight Malzahar
A stage-by-stage plan for Heavyweight Malzahar: opener, when to level and roll for Malzahar, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 49.2%
- Avg place
- 4.36
- 1st place
- 12.5%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 303
How to level and roll with Heavyweight Malzahar
3-cost rerollHeavyweight Malzahar is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Malzahar and Darius reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Malzahar and Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Malzahar and Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Malzahar. |
Heavyweight Malzahar early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Heavyweight Malzahar yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Malzahar.
Rolling odds for Heavyweight Malzahar
Your 3-star targets are Malzahar and Darius. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Heavyweight Malzahar positioning
A starting board for Heavyweight Malzahar. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Malzahar on the back line and put Poppy in front of it.
- Poppy, Darius, and Jayce hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Zac in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Heavyweight Malzahar
Strengths
- Big power spike once Malzahar and Darius hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Malzahar and Darius) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Malzahar and Darius
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Malzahar and Darius are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Blue Buff on Malzahar.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Heavyweight Malzahar.
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How to play Heavyweight Malzahar – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Heavyweight Malzahar?
Heavyweight Malzahar is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Malzahar and Darius reach 3 stars. Corner Malzahar on the back line and put Poppy in front of it. Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Blue Buff on Malzahar.
When should I roll down for Heavyweight Malzahar?
Heavyweight Malzahar doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Malzahar and Darius are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Malzahar?
Slow roll for Malzahar at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Heavyweight Malzahar a reroll comp?
Yes. Heavyweight Malzahar wants Malzahar and Darius at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Heavyweight Malzahar?
Corner Malzahar on the back line and put Poppy in front of it. Poppy, Darius, and Jayce hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Zac in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Heavyweight Malzahar?
Heavyweight Malzahar has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Malzahar.