Malzahar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.1%
Pick Rate
4.7%

MalzaharArena Stats

SMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.14 Malzahar arena mode stats show Malzahar with a 14.6% win rate and a 3.49 average placement in arena mode. Discover Malzahar's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

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Malzahar Arena Performance

F
14.6%Win Rate (1st)
32.1%Top 2 Rate
3.5Avg Placement
0.7%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

7.3Kills
7.7Deaths
11.2Assists
Malzahar is a F tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 14.6% win rate (1st place) and a 32.1% top 2 rate. Malzahar averages 3.5 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Syndra, Taliyah, Akshan.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Malzahar in League of Legends Patch 16.14. The strongest augment choices include Infernal Conduit, Phenomenal Evil, Magic Missile, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Infernal Conduit. For Gold augments, Phenomenal Evil synergizes well with Malzahar's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Malzahar Arena games.

AA Tier(1)
Big Brain - Gold A-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.5%Pick Rate
Big Brain

At the start of each round, gain 1 Shield for every 1 Ability Power.

BB Tier(3)
Transmute: Prismatic - Gold B-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
8.0%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

Vulnerability - Gold B-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
5.6%Pick Rate
Vulnerability

Your Item and damage over time effects can Critically Strike. Gain 25% Crit chance.

From Beginning to End - Gold B-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
4.3%Pick Rate
From Beginning to End

Gain the First Strike and Dark Harvest Keystone Runes.

CC Tier(8)
Infernal Conduit - Prismatic C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
31.6%Pick Rate
Infernal Conduit

Your Abilities apply an infinitely stacking Burn, dealing magic damage over time.Your Burn effects reduce your basic Ability Cooldowns.

Jeweled Gauntlet - Prismatic C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
16.0%Pick Rate
Jeweled Gauntlet

Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ?% Crit Chance.

Spellwake - Prismatic C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.2%Pick Rate
Spellwake

Hitting enemies with Abilities creates a blast that deals magic damage from you to the location you hit them.

Doomsayer - Prismatic C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.1%Pick Rate
Doomsayer

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability hits grant you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Adaptive Force based on your Cursed Power.

Giant Slayer - Prismatic C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
4.6%Pick Rate
Giant Slayer

Become tiny, gain Move Speed, and bonus damage to champions based on how much larger they are than you.

Magic Missile - Gold C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
20.5%Pick Rate
Magic Missile

Dealing damage with an Ability fires 3 magic missiles, each dealing percent max Health true damage.

It's Killing Time - Gold C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
9.3%Pick Rate
It's Killing Time

After casting your Ultimate, mark all enemy champions for death. While marked, store damage dealt to them, and detonate the damage when the mark ends.

Augmented Power - Silver C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
8.7%Pick Rate
Augmented Power

Increase the damage done by your augments and items by ?.

DD Tier(5)
Eureka - Prismatic D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.0%Pick Rate
Eureka

Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.

Quest: Wooglet's Witchcap - Prismatic D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
9.7%Pick Rate
Quest: Wooglet's Witchcap

Immediate: Gain Needlessly Large Rod.Requirement: Possess Rabadon's Deathcap and Zhonya's Hourglass.Reward: Gain Wooglet's Witchcap.

Phenomenal Evil - Gold D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
22.0%Pick Rate
Phenomenal Evil

Permanently gain 1 Ability Power when you hit an enemy with an Ability.If taken after round 4, gain 40 Ability Power.

Witchful Thinking - Silver D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
12.8%Pick Rate
Witchful Thinking

Gain 60 Ability Power.

ADAPt - Silver D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.8%Pick Rate
ADAPt

Convert Bonus Attack Damage to Ability Power. Gain 15% Ability Power.

FF Tier(2)
Minionmancer - Gold F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
7.0%Pick Rate
Minionmancer

Your summons gain 35% increased size, health, and damage.

Executioner - Silver F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
4.7%Pick Rate
Executioner

Deal 10% more damage to enemies below 40% health. Reset your basic abilities on takedown.

Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Malzahar in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Dr. Mundo, achieving a 31.8% win rate and 2.7 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Lux and Vayne, both offering improved placement rates compared to Malzahar's solo average of 3.5. 10 champions boost Malzahar's win rate above their baseline 14.6%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Dr. Mundo - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 31.8% win rateDr. MundoA31.8%+17.3%59.1%77.3%2.7+0.844
Lux - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 26.1% win rateLuxA26.1%+11.5%52.2%87.0%2.7+0.846
Vayne - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 27.3% win rateVayneA27.3%+12.7%40.9%81.8%3.0+0.544
Yorick - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 25.9% win rateYorickA25.9%+11.4%37.0%70.4%3.3+0.254
Sett - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 21.9% win rateSettB21.9%+7.3%34.4%71.9%3.3+0.264
Pantheon - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 18.2% win ratePantheonC18.2%+3.6%45.5%68.2%3.3+0.244
Zyra - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 12.5% win rateZyraD12.5%-2.1%25.0%75.0%3.3+0.248
Caitlyn - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 23.8% win rateCaitlynB23.8%+9.2%38.1%66.7%3.3+0.242
Sion - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 14.3% win rateSionD14.3%-0.3%42.9%71.4%3.4+0.142
Brand - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 10.3% win rateBrandD10.3%-4.2%34.5%72.4%3.4+0.158

Optimize your Malzahar Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.14. The top-performing build features Pyromancer's Cloak, Liandry's Anguish, Shadowflame as core items, achieving a 62.5% win rate and 1.9 average placement. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 31.7% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Malzahar's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Pyromancer's Cloak - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildShadowflame - Core item 3 for Malzahar Arena build
Rabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena buildBlackfire Torch - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
S62.5%+47.9%75.0%100.0%1.98
2
Detonation Orb - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildNight Harvester - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 3 for Malzahar Arena build
Zhonya's Hourglass - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena buildRabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
A20.0%+5.4%80.0%100.0%2.05
3
Detonation Orb - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildShadowflame - Core item 3 for Malzahar Arena build
Malignance - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena buildRabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
C12.5%-2.1%37.5%75.0%3.18
4
Detonation Orb - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildRunecarver - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 3 for Malzahar Arena build
Shadowflame - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena buildRabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
B16.7%+2.1%33.3%83.3%3.26
5
Pyromancer's Cloak - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildDetonation Orb - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 3 for Malzahar Arena build
Blackfire Torch - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena buildRabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
C0.0%-14.6%30.0%80.0%3.510

Is Malzahar Good in Arena Mode?

Malzahar is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.14, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 14.6% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 68.8% top 4 rate, Malzahar faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Malzahar Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Malzahar averages a 3.5 placement across 1,098 analyzed matches. This balanced playstyle provides flexibility in combat.

The 32.1% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Malzahar

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Malzahar synergizes exceptionally well with Dr. Mundo, achieving a combined 31.8% win rate and 2.7 average placement. This pairing improves Malzahar's baseline performance by +17.3%.

Other strong duo partners include Lux (26.1% win rate) and Vayne (27.3% win rate). Malzahar has excellent duo flexibility with 10+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Malzahar Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Malzahar, the highest-performing augment is Infernal Conduit, which players select in 31.6% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Infernal Conduit for maximum impact. Gold augments like Phenomenal Evil provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Malzahar Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Malzahar in Arena features Pyromancer's Cloak, Liandry's Anguish, Shadowflame as core items, achieving a 62.5% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Malzahar in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Malzahar's weaknesses. Flexible partners work well with your balanced kit.

Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Malzahar's 68.8% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Balance aggression with survival. Malzahar's versatile kit allows adapting to different combat situations.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Malzahar in Arena?

Malzahar faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong trio synergy with teammates like Dr. Mundo, and mastery of Malzahar's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.14. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Malzahar's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 1,098 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Malzahar Arena FAQ - Patch 16.14

Is Malzahar good in Arena mode?

Malzahar is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 14.6% win rate and 68.8% top 4 rate. While Malzahar faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.

What is the best duo partner for Malzahar in Arena?

The best duo partner for Malzahar in Arena is Dr. Mundo, achieving a 31.8% win rate and 2.7 average placement together. Other strong partners include Lux and Vayne.

What are the best augments for Malzahar in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Malzahar is Infernal Conduit with a 31.6% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Malzahar's kit.

What is the best build for Malzahar in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Malzahar in Arena includes Pyromancer's Cloak, Liandry's Anguish, Shadowflame as core items, achieving a 62.5% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Malzahar's win rate in Arena?

Malzahar has a 14.6% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.14. The top 2 rate is 32.1% and top 4 rate is 68.8%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 1,098 analyzed matches.

What tier is Malzahar in Arena?

Malzahar is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.14. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Malzahar in Arena?

To play Malzahar effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Dr. Mundo for best results. 2) Prioritize Infernal Conduit when offered. 3) Build Pyromancer's Cloak early for power spikes. 4) Adapt your playstyle based on your partner and opponents.

What are Malzahar's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Malzahar's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Dr. Mundo improves win rate to 31.8%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Malzahar's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.