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3 CostBest Malzahar build for TFT Set 16 with 63.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Spear of Shojin, Thief's Gloves, and Nashor's Tooth. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Malzahar builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (63.93% top four rate, +19.30% difference); Blue Buff, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet (52.81% top four rate, +8.18% difference); Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Void Staff (52.63% top four rate, +8.00% difference)
Malzahar Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Malzahar in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Malzahar's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Malzahar?
Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Malzahar, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, which are core items for maximizing Malzahar's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Malzahar, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, which are core items for maximizing Malzahar's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Malzahar, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Malzahar's effectiveness.
Malzahar Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Malzahar's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Malzahar's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Malzahar in Set 16
High PriorityMalzahar is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Malzahar item build achieves a 63.9% top four rate, which is +19.3% higher than Malzahar's base rate of 44.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
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Key Factors for Malzahar Itemization in Set 16
Malzahar's best item build provides +19.3% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Malzahar is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Malzahar Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Malzahar itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Malzahar has a base top four rate of 44.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Malzahar item build achieves a 63.9% top four rate, representing a +19.3% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Malzahar achieves 51.1% top four rate (+6.5% vs base) with 4.41 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Malzahar achieves a 10.9% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Malzahar
- When you find Malzahar early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Malzahar's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Malzahar
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Malzahar Items in TFT Set 16
The best Malzahar item is Spear of Shojin with a 49.52% win rate (+4.89% vs base), 15.40% first place rate, and 7.00% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 11.39% pick rate and 41.22% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Malzahar items are Spear of Shojin, Thief's Gloves, and Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 49.52% | +4.89% | 15.40% | 7.00% | 2,496 | ||
 | B | 49.26% | +4.63% | 16.08% | 2.45% | 875 | ||
  | B | 49.23% | +4.60% | 16.80% | 4.35% | 1,552 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 46.60% | +1.97% | 16.74% | 6.23% | 2,221 | |
| 5 | | B | 46.35% | +1.72% | 16.36% | 10.11% | 3,605 | |
| 6 |  | B | 44.25% | -0.38% | 15.98% | 4.12% | 1,469 | |
| 7 | | B | 43.61% | -1.02% | 14.55% | 8.74% | 3,116 | |
| 8 | | B | 43.04% | -1.59% | 13.89% | 7.30% | 2,602 | |
| 9 | | B | 41.84% | -2.79% | 15.25% | 5.17% | 1,845 | |
| 10 | | B | 41.22% | -3.41% | 14.62% | 11.39% | 4,061 | |
| 11 | | B | 41.22% | -3.41% | 13.03% | 2.62% | 934 | |
| 12 | | B | 40.35% | -4.28% | 14.49% | 6.49% | 2,315 |
Best Malzahar Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Malzahar artifact item is Dawncore with a 48.54% win rate (+3.91% vs base), 19.83% first place rate, and 0.29% pick rate. The most popular is Blighting Jewel with a 0.31% pick rate and 38.53% win rate. Wit's End has the highest first place rate at 20.95%. The top three Malzahar artifact items are Dawncore, Zhonya's Paradox, and Luden's Tempest.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 48.54% | +3.91% | 19.83% | 0.29% | 103 | ||
| A | 47.62% | +2.99% | 20.56% | 0.06% | 21 | ||
| A | 45.07% | +0.44% | 18.58% | 0.20% | 71 | ||
| 4 | A | 41.38% | -3.25% | 19.53% | 0.16% | 58 | |
| 5 | A | 40.00% | -4.63% | 18.71% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 6 | A | 38.53% | -6.10% | 18.73% | 0.31% | 109 | |
| 7 | A | 38.46% | -6.17% | 18.91% | 0.07% | 26 | |
| 8 | A | 38.24% | -6.39% | 18.20% | 0.19% | 68 | |
| 9 | A | 29.17% | -15.46% | 17.69% | 0.07% | 24 | |
| 10 | A | 21.43% | -23.20% | 20.95% | 0.04% | 14 |
Best Malzahar Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Malzahar radiant item is Radiant Archangel's Staff with a 76.47% win rate (+31.84% vs base), 16.30% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap with a 0.08% pick rate and 58.62% win rate. Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet has the highest first place rate at 19.14%. The top three Malzahar radiant items are Radiant Archangel's Staff, Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, and Radiant Blue Buff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 76.47% | +31.84% | 16.30% | 0.05% | 17 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +22.04% | 19.14% | 0.05% | 18 | ||
| A | 63.16% | +18.53% | 19.00% | 0.05% | 19 | ||
| 4 | B | 58.62% | +13.99% | 15.61% | 0.08% | 29 | |
| 5 | B | 50.00% | +5.37% | 14.55% | 0.07% | 26 | |
| 6 | B | 50.00% | +5.37% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 7 | A | 50.00% | +5.37% | 16.95% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 8 | B | 25.00% | -19.63% | 14.04% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 9 | B | 10.00% | -34.63% | 17.19% | 0.03% | 10 |
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Malzahar Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malzahar's best build in Set 16?
The best Malzahar build in Set 16 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Spear of Shojin with a 63.93% top four rate, 13.70% first place rate, and 3.79 average placement. This build is picked 0.60% of the time.
What is the best item for Malzahar?
The best item for Malzahar is Spear of Shojin with a 49.52% win rate. This item is picked 7.00% of the time and has won 1,236 matches across 2,496 games.
Which item is most popular on Malzahar?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Malzahar with a 11.39% pick rate. This item maintains a 41.22% win rate and has been used in 4,061 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Malzahar?
The top 3 items for Malzahar are Spear of Shojin, Thief's Gloves, and Nashor's Tooth with an average win rate of 49.33%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Malzahar item builds have?
The Malzahar item builds are based on 29,065 total matches. Spear of Shojin has the most wins with 1,236 victories.
Should I always build Spear of Shojin on Malzahar?
While Spear of Shojin has the highest win rate at 49.52%, the best Malzahar build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Spear of Shojin, Thief's Gloves, and Nashor's Tooth as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Malzahar in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Malzahar in Set 16 are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Malzahar's highest win rate item builds. Tear of the Goddess is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Malzahar's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Malzahar in TFT?
When playing Malzahar in TFT Set 16, prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel as it builds into Malzahar's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Malzahar's optimal items.
Should I itemize Malzahar in TFT Set 16?
Malzahar is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Malzahar's best item build achieves a +19.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 44.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Malzahar a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Malzahar is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Malzahar achieves +19.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Malzahar's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Malzahar achieves an average top four rate of 51.1% in TFT Set 16, which is +6.5% compared to the base rate of 44.6%. The best Malzahar item build reaches 63.9% top four rate with a 3.79 average placement.
What is the best Malzahar emblem?
The best Malzahar emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 51.92% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.15% of the time and has been used in 52 matches.
What is the top Malzahar radiant item?
The top Malzahar radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Malzahar artifact?
The best Malzahar artifact is Gold Collector with a 77.78% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.