- Avg Place
- 4.67
- Top 4 rate
- 46.5%
- Pick Rate
- 7.7%
Malzahar TFT Comps · Set 16 · Legacy
Void
Disruptor
3 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 58,059
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Every ranked comp that fields Malzahar in Set 16, with its top-4 rate, average placement and core units — and whether Malzahar is a reroll target or a late-game unit.
- Best comp
- Defender Leona
- Top 4 rate
- 93.2%best comp
- Plan
- Reroll
- Roll at
- Level 7
- Named carry in
- 0%
- Strong comps
- 9
Best Malzahar comps in Set 16
11,322 ranked gamesThese are the 9 strongest ranked comps that field Malzahar in Set 16. The best is Defender Leona: 2.37 average placement and 93.2% top 4 over 426 games. The most-played one is Defender Leona (7,038 games, 3.27 average placement).
| Comp | Malzahar 3★ | Top 4 | 1st | Avg place | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87% | 93.2% | 23.5% | 2.37 | 426 | |
| 3% | 80.9% | 33.1% | 2.80 | 1,724 | |
| 3% | 77.4% | 26.6% | 3.00 | 350 | |
| 4% | 76.9% | 30.4% | 3.01 | 783 | |
| 43% | 79.5% | 24.7% | 3.01 | 365 | |
| 3% | 74.3% | 26.3% | 3.15 | 319 | |
| 5% | 76.4% | 20.0% | 3.23 | 220 | |
| 75% | 74.4% | 20.5% | 3.27 | 7,038 | |
| 1% | 50.5% | 7.2% | 4.51 | 97 |
Exact final boards with at least 25 games and a top-4 rate of 48% or better, sorted by average placement. Top 4 = finishing 1st to 4th.
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Is Malzahar a carry or a support?
Malzahar is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 0% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere. Malzahar is a reroll target — 30.2% of its games end at 3 stars. Slow roll at level 7 until you have all nine copies.
- Plan
- RerollLevel 7
- Named carry
- 0%share of comp games
- 3-star rate
- 52.2%in these comps
Best partners for Malzahar
Malzahar's comps are built around Kog'Maw, Seraphine, and Leona; the most common partner appears in 97% of those games.
Best Malzahar comp by rank
The best Malzahar comp changes with rank: Defender Leona leads in Gold, while Defender Leona does best in Diamond.
| Rank | Best comp | Top 4 | Avg place | Comps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Defender Leona | 94.6% | 2.20 | 9 |
| Platinum | Defender Leona | 90.8% | 2.44 | 9 |
| Emerald | Defender Leona | 92.5% | 2.10 | 11 |
| Diamond | Defender Leona | 97.1% | 2.06 | 11 |
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Malzahar comps FAQ – Set 16
What is the best Malzahar comp in TFT Set 16?
The best Malzahar comp in Set 16 is Defender Leona, with a 2.37 average placement, 93.2% top 4 and 23.5% first-place rate over 426 ranked games.
Should you reroll for Malzahar?
Yes. Malzahar is a reroll unit: 30.2% of its games end at 3 stars. Slow roll at level 7, keep 50 gold for interest and roll the surplus until you hit all nine copies.
Is Malzahar a carry in TFT?
Malzahar is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 0% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere.
Which units go best with Malzahar?
Malzahar's comps are built around Kog'Maw, Seraphine, and Leona; the most common partner appears in 97% of those games.
What is the most popular Malzahar comp in Set 16?
Defender Leona is the most played Malzahar comp, with 7,038 ranked games and a 74.4% top-4 rate.
Does the best Malzahar comp change by rank?
The best Malzahar comp changes with rank: Defender Leona leads in Gold, while Defender Leona does best in Diamond.