How to Play Wraith Malzahar
A stage-by-stage plan for Wraith Malzahar: opener, when to level and roll for Malzahar, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 83.0%
- Avg place
- 2.49
- 1st place
- 42.5%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 106
How to level and roll with Wraith Malzahar
3-cost rerollWraith 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 Neeko 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 Neeko hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Malzahar and Neeko 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. |
Wraith Malzahar early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Wraith Malzahar yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Malzahar.
Rolling odds for Wraith Malzahar
Your 3-star targets are Malzahar and Neeko. 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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Wraith Malzahar positioning
A starting board for Wraith 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 Seraphine on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it.
- Split Seraphine and Malzahar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- K'Sante and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Neeko and K'Sante 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 Wraith Malzahar
Strengths
- Average place better than 99% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (42.5% first places)
- Big power spike once Malzahar and Neeko hit 3 stars
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Malzahar and Neeko
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Malzahar and Neeko are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Nashor's Tooth 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 Wraith Malzahar.
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How to play Wraith Malzahar – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Wraith Malzahar?
Wraith 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 Neeko reach 3 stars. Corner Seraphine on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Nashor's Tooth on Malzahar.
When should I roll down for Wraith Malzahar?
Wraith 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 Neeko 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 Wraith Malzahar a reroll comp?
Yes. Wraith Malzahar wants Malzahar and Neeko at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Wraith Malzahar?
Corner Seraphine on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Split Seraphine and Malzahar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. K'Sante and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Neeko and K'Sante in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Wraith Malzahar?
Wraith Malzahar has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Malzahar.