Malzahar TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.74
1st Place
37.9%
Top 4
44.6%
Pick Rate
5.0%

MalzaharTFT Comps

Set 16
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

The best Malzahar team comp features Riftscourge , Bruiser , Assimilator , Longshot , and Void with a 92.15% win rate. The most popular Malzahar comp uses Riftscourge , Bruiser , Assimilator , Longshot , and Void and is picked 0.42% of the time in TFT Set 16.

Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Malzahar as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 1 viable team comps that include Malzahar, with an average win rate of 68.67% across all compositions. The top performing Malzahar comp achieves an impressive 68.67% win rate, built around Defender, Freljord, Invoker traits. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Malzahar, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.

Malzahar Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 16

DefenderDefender
100%68.7% WR
FreljordFreljord
100%68.7% WR
InvokerInvoker
100%68.7% WR
DisruptorDisruptor
100%68.7% WR
PiltoverPiltover
100%68.7% WR
WardenWarden
100%68.7% WR

Primary Synergies

Malzahar excels in compositions that leverage Defender, Freljord, Invoker synergies. The Defender trait appears in 100% of Malzahar comps with a 68.7% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.

Supporting Traits

Supporting traits like Disruptor, Piltover, Warden complement Malzahar comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.

How to Play the Best Malzahar Comp

Stage 2-3Early Game

Orianna
Orianna
Vi
Vi

Start your game by picking up Orianna , Vi. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 68.7% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.

Stage 3-4Mid Game

Loris
Loris
Sejuani
Sejuani

This is when Malzahar comes online. Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Loris, Sejuani. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.

Stage 4-5Late Game

Braum
Braum
Lissandra
Lissandra
Seraphine
Seraphine

Complete this Defender/Freljord/Invoker composition with Braum, Lissandra, Seraphine in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 68.7% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.

ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Malzahar Comp

Loris
Loris
Bramble Vest
Dragon's Claw
Spirit Visage
Orianna
Orianna
Jeweled Gauntlet
Nashor's Tooth
Spear of Shojin

For optimal Malzahar itemization in this Defender/Freljord/Invoker comp, prioritize equipping Loris with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage. Secondary item holders include Orianna (Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.

PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel

Chain Vest
Chain Vest×2 items
Negatron Cloak
Negatron Cloak×2 items
Tear of the Goddess
Tear of the Goddess×2 items
Giant's Belt
Giant's Belt×2 items

When playing this Malzahar Defender/Freljord/Invoker comp, prioritize Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Tear of the Goddess, Giant's Belt during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Chain Vest is the most valuable component, appearing in 2 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.

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Malzahar Set 16 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest win rate Malzahar team comp?

The highest win rate Malzahar team comp features Baron Nashor, Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Kai'Sa , Kog'Maw, Malzahar, Rek'Sai, Rift Herald , and Volibear with a 92.15% win rate. This comp utilizes the Riftscourge, Bruiser, Assimilator, Longshot, and Void traits and is picked 0.42% of the time.

Which Malzahar team comp is most popular?

The most popular Malzahar team comp uses Baron Nashor, Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Kai'Sa , Kog'Maw, Malzahar, Rek'Sai, Rift Herald , and Volibear with a pick rate of 0.42%. This composition features the Riftscourge, Bruiser, Assimilator, Longshot, and Void traits and has a 92.15% win rate.

Which Malzahar TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?

The Malzahar comp with the highest first place rate includes Baron Nashor, Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Kai'Sa , Kog'Maw, Malzahar, Rek'Sai, Rift Herald , and Volibear and achieves first place 43.55% of the time. This comp uses the Riftscourge, Bruiser, Assimilator, Longshot, and Void traits and has a 92.15% overall win rate.

Which Malzahar comp has the best average placement?

The Malzahar comp with the best average placement features Baron Nashor, Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Kai'Sa , Kog'Maw, Malzahar, Rek'Sai, Rift Herald , and Volibear with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Riftscourge, Bruiser, Assimilator, Longshot, and Void traits and maintains a 92.15% win rate.

What are the most common TFT traits used in Malzahar TFT comps?

The most common traits found in Malzahar comps are Riftscourge, Assimilator, Longshot, Void, and Bruiser. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Malzahar team compositions and provide strong synergies with Malzahar's abilities and playstyle.