Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Heavyweight Malzahar Items & Builds

What Malzahar and the rest of Heavyweight Malzahar should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Heavyweight Malzahar A Tier
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Best Malzahar build
Jeweled GauntletGiant SlayerBlue Buff100.0%
Top component
Sparring Gloves
Itemized units
5
Top 4 rate
49.2%

Best item builds in Heavyweight Malzahar

303 ranked games

Malzahar does best with Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Blue Buff in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 5 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

MalzaharMalzahar
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletGiant SlayerBlue Buff100.0%52%
Blue BuffGiant SlayerJeweled Gauntlet100.0%41%
Jeweled GauntletBlue BuffNeedlessly Large Rod100.0%21%

Few full builds tracked for Malzahar in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

DariusDarius
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Infinity EdgeTitan's ResolveBloodthirster100.0%10%
BloodthirsterHand Of JusticeInfinity Edge100.0%10%
BloodthirsterTitan's ResolveTitan's Resolve100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for Darius in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

JayceJayce
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag100.0%31%
Thief's GlovesRed BuffArchangel's Staff100.0%21%
Titan's ResolveBloodthirsterQuicksilver100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for Jayce in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

BuildTop 4GamesShare
Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit Visage100.0%31%
Sunfire CapeGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor100.0%21%
Void StaffIonic SparkHand Of Justice100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for tft15_rammus in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

PoppyPoppy
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag100.0%31%
Warmog's ArmorBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%10%
Dragon's ClawSpirit VisageProtector's Vow100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for Poppy in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Heavyweight Malzahar

The builds above lean hardest on Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Malzahar items on time.

  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves20%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess20%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt11%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow11%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword10%
  • Chain VestChain Vest10%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod9%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak9%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Heavyweight Malzahar item planner

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Item slam planner

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Who holds items in Heavyweight Malzahar

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 49.2% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
MalzaharMalzaharJeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet245100.0%+50.8+46.5
Blue BuffBlue Buff211100.0%+50.8+46.5
DariusDariusBloodthirsterBloodthirster200100.0%+50.8+46.5

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

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Heavyweight Malzahar items FAQ – TFT Set 15

What items does Malzahar need in Heavyweight Malzahar?

Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Blue Buff on Malzahar. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 5 games.

What are the best items for Heavyweight Malzahar?

Malzahar: Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Blue Buff. Darius: Infinity Edge, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster. Jayce: Thief's Gloves and 2× TFT_Item_EmptyBag.

Which components should I take first for Heavyweight Malzahar?

Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess. They go into the most items Heavyweight Malzahar builds, so taking them early lets you finish Malzahar items on time.

Who should hold items in Heavyweight Malzahar?

Itemize Malzahar, Darius, and Jayce. Put your first completed damage items on Malzahar.