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Warden Malzahar Comp

Every Warden Malzahar board in TFT Set 16 on one page: 229 ranked games across 2 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.

Warden Malzahar S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
74.7%
Avg place
3.56
1st place
16.2%
Playstyle
3-cost reroll
Games
229

Is Warden Malzahar good in TFT Set 16?

229 ranked games
S

Warden Malzahar is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 74.7% of the time with an average place of 3.56 across 229 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (16.2% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.56
Avg Place
16.16%
First Place
74.67%
Top 4 Rate
0.11%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.56 placement with a 74.7% top 4 rate and a 16.2% first place rate across 229 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Warden / Piltover builds: Zoe with Jeweled Gauntlet, Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin (89.5% top 4, +14.80% vs. the comp average); Malzahar with Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth (76.2% top 4, +1.52% vs. the comp average); Nautilus with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (78.6% top 4, +3.90% vs. the comp average)
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Ornn, Seraphine, Braum due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Warden Malzahar units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Malzahar is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
OrnnOrnn3%0%—
SeraphineSeraphine Carry70%0%MorellonomiconGold CollectorFishbones
BraumBraum64%0%Juggernaut EmblemIonic SparkProtector's Vow
NautilusNautilus 3★48%48%Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmog's Armor
LorisLoris61%37%Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageIonic Spark
ZoeZoe Carry 3★34%65%Jeweled GauntletJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin
MalzaharMalzahar Carry 3★27%72%Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletThe Darkin Staff
Cho'GathCho'Gath94%5%—

Warden Malzahar traits

The board activates Warden, Piltover, and Juggernaut. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Warden Malzahar game plan

3-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Malzahar.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 7 above 50 gold until Malzahar, Zoe, and Nautilus hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and The Darkin Staff on Malzahar.

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Warden Malzahar variants

229 ranked games

Every tracked version of Warden Malzahar. Green units are added and red units are cut compared with the most played board. Open a board for its own items, augments and stats.

Units, items and the game plan come from the most played board (185 games). The headline numbers combine all 2 versions.

BoardGamesTop 4 rateAvg place
Most playedCho'GathLorisMalzaharNautilusZoeBraumSeraphineOrnn18575.1%3.52
+ Xin Zhao − Ornn4472.7%3.73

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Warden Malzahar FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Warden Malzahar good in TFT Set 16?

Warden Malzahar is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 74.7% of the time with an average place of 3.56 across 229 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (16.2% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Warden Malzahar?

The damage in Warden Malzahar comes from Malzahar, Zoe, and Seraphine. Malzahar is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Malzahar need in Warden Malzahar?

The best tracked build for Malzahar in this comp is Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and The Darkin Staff, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 1 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Warden Malzahar a reroll comp?

Yes. Warden Malzahar wants Malzahar, Zoe, and Nautilus at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Warden Malzahar use?

Warden Malzahar runs Warden, Piltover, Juggernaut, Disruptor, and Void.

Is Warden Malzahar contested?

Rarely. Warden Malzahar appears in only 0.11% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.

How many versions of Warden Malzahar are there?

MetaBot tracks 2 versions of Warden Malzahar in TFT Set 16, with 229 ranked games between them and a 74.7% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 185 of those games.