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

Warden Malzahar Items & Builds

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

Warden Malzahar S Tier
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Best Malzahar build
Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletNashor's Tooth100.0%
Top component
Giant's Belt
Itemized units
7
Top emblem
Freljord Emblem
Top 4 rate
72.7%

Best item builds in Warden Malzahar

44 ranked games

Malzahar does best with 2× Nashor's Tooth and Jeweled Gauntlet in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 15 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

MalzaharMalzahar
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletNashor's ToothBest100.0%1534%
ZoeZoe
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Rabadon's DeathcapHextech GunbladeSpear of Shojin100.0%37%
Spear of ShojinJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap100.0%37%
Spear of ShojinSpatulaVoid Staff100.0%37%

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

SeraphineSeraphine
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinNashor's ToothRabadon's Deathcap100.0%37%
Thief's GlovesSpear of ShojinHand Of Justice100.0%37%
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin100.0%37%

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

BraumBraum
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageGargoyle StoneplateSunfire Cape100.0%37%
EvenshroudDragon's ClawWarmog's Armor100.0%37%
Infinity ForceGargoyle StoneplateAdaptive Helm100.0%37%

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

LorisLoris
BuildTop 4GamesShare
EvenshroudWarmog's ArmorSunfire Cape100.0%37%
Ionic SparkMittensProtector's Vow100.0%37%
Thief's GlovesWarmog's ArmorNashor's Tooth100.0%37%

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

Cho'GathCho'Gath
BuildTop 4GamesShare
CrownguardIonic SparkSteadfast Heart100.0%37%
Titan's ResolveStriker's FlailLast Whisper100.0%37%
Thief's GlovesRed BuffBlue Buff0.0%37%

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

NautilusNautilus
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesWarmog's ArmorMorellonomicon100.0%37%
Steadfast HeartProtector's VowDragon's Claw100.0%37%
Spirit VisageProtector's VowDragon's Claw100.0%12%

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

Component priority for Warden Malzahar

The builds above lean hardest on Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Malzahar items on time.

  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt21%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod16%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves16%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow13%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess12%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak9%
  • Chain VestChain Vest8%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword6%

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

What to slam: Warden Malzahar item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Malzahar and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

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Who holds items in Warden Malzahar

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 72.7% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
MalzaharMalzaharNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth69100.0%+27.3+41.4
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet43100.0%+27.3+42.4
ZoeZoeSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin29100.0%+27.3+41.9

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

Emblems for Warden Malzahar

The most played emblem here is Freljord Emblem, usually on Nautilus.

Freljord EmblemFreljord EmblemOn Nautilus · 1 games
Void EmblemVoid EmblemOn Seraphine · 1 games
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Warden Malzahar items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Malzahar need in Warden Malzahar?

Build 2× Nashor's Tooth and Jeweled Gauntlet on Malzahar. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 15 games.

What are the best items for Warden Malzahar?

Malzahar: 2× Nashor's Tooth and Jeweled Gauntlet. Zoe: Rabadon's Deathcap, Hextech Gunblade, and Spear of Shojin. Seraphine: Spear of Shojin, Nashor's Tooth, and Rabadon's Deathcap.

Which components should I take first for Warden Malzahar?

Prioritise Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod. They go into the most items Warden Malzahar builds, so taking them early lets you finish Malzahar items on time.

Who should hold items in Warden Malzahar?

Itemize Malzahar, Zoe, and Seraphine. Put your first completed damage items on Malzahar.

What is the best emblem for Warden Malzahar?

Freljord Emblem is the most played emblem in Warden Malzahar, usually given to Nautilus.