Malzahar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
4.5%
Ban Rate
19.7%

MalzaharArena Stats

Malzahar A TierMage
Patch26.19
Games4,075
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedOct 1, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.19 Malzahar arena mode stats show Malzahar with a 13.2% win rate and a 3.52 average placement in arena mode. Discover Malzahar's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Malzahar Arena Performance

Malzahar F Tier
13.2%Win Rate (1st)
34.0%Top 2 Rate
3.5Avg Placement
0.6%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

7.2Kills
7.9Deaths
11.8Assists
Malzahar is a F tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 13.2% win rate (1st place) and a 34.0% top 2 rate. Malzahar averages 3.5 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Veigar, Vayne, Singed.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Malzahar in League of Legends Patch 16.19. The strongest augment choices include Infernal Conduit, Magic Missile, Phenomenal Evil, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Infernal Conduit. For Gold augments, Magic Missile 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(2)
Giant Slayer - Prismatic A-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
4.2%Pick Rate
Giant Slayer

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

Augmented Power - Silver A-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
8.1%Pick Rate
Augmented Power

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

BB Tier(1)
Vulnerability - Gold B-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
6.6%Pick Rate
Vulnerability

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

CC Tier(5)
Quest: Wooglet's Witchcap - Prismatic C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
7.7%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 C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
18.7%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.

Big Brain - Gold C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
14.0%Pick Rate
Big Brain

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

Transmute: Prismatic - Gold C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.9%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

It's Killing Time - Gold C-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.4%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.

DD Tier(6)
Infernal Conduit - Prismatic D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
31.7%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 D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
16.0%Pick Rate
Jeweled Gauntlet

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

Spellwake - Prismatic D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
11.5%Pick Rate
Spellwake

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

Doomsayer - Prismatic D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
6.4%Pick Rate
Doomsayer

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

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

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

Mind to Matter - Silver D-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
4.2%Pick Rate
Mind to Matter

Increase max Health by half of your Mana.

FF Tier(6)
Eureka - Prismatic F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
10.4%Pick Rate
Eureka

Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.

Magic Missile - Gold F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
21.3%Pick Rate
Magic Missile

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

Minionmancer - Gold F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
7.5%Pick Rate
Minionmancer

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

Witchful Thinking - Silver F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
12.3%Pick Rate
Witchful Thinking

Gain 60 Ability Power.

Bravest of the Brave - Silver F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
5.7%Pick Rate
Bravest of the Brave

Increase future augment offerings by 1 tier. If the augments were already Prismatic tier, gain a bonus 750 gold.

Ice Cold - Silver F-tier augment for Malzahar in Arena
4.5%Pick Rate
Ice Cold

Your Slowing effects reduce Move Speed by an extra 0.

Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Malzahar in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Singed, achieving a 45.5% win rate and 2.3 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Kai'Sa and Cho'Gath, both offering improved placement rates compared to Malzahar's solo average of 3.5. 8 champions boost Malzahar's win rate above their baseline 13.2%. 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
Singed - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 45.5% win rateSingedS Tier45.5%+32.2%54.5%90.9%2.3+1.322
Kai'Sa - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 10.0% win rateKai'SaD Tier10.0%-3.2%70.0%80.0%2.8+0.720
Cho'Gath - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 28.6% win rateCho'GathA Tier28.6%+15.4%50.0%64.3%3.1+0.528
Ashe - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 13.3% win rateAsheD Tier13.3%+0.1%40.0%73.3%3.2+0.330
Alistar - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 20.0% win rateAlistarC Tier20.0%+6.8%40.0%80.0%3.2+0.320
Twisted Fate - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 10.0% win rateTwisted FateD Tier10.0%-3.2%30.0%80.0%3.3+0.220
Gangplank - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 9.1% win rateGangplankD Tier9.1%-4.1%36.4%63.6%3.4+0.222
Caitlyn - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 16.7% win rateCaitlynC Tier16.7%+3.5%33.3%66.7%3.4+0.124
Jhin - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 23.1% win rateJhinB Tier23.1%+9.9%30.8%69.2%3.5+0.126
Xin Zhao - Arena duo partner for Malzahar with 0.0% win rateXin ZhaoF Tier0.0%-13.2%28.6%64.3%3.5+0.028

Optimize your Malzahar Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.19. The top-performing build features Pyromancer's Cloak, Night Harvester, Liandry's Anguish as core items, achieving a 20.0% win rate and 2.4 average placement. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 16.2% 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 buildNight Harvester - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 3 for Malzahar Arena build
Malignance - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena buildBlackfire Torch - Situational item option for Malzahar Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
B Tier20.0%+6.8%60.0%100.0%2.45
2
Detonation Orb - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildMorellonomicon - 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
A Tier28.6%+15.4%42.9%71.4%3.17
3
Pyromancer's Cloak - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildEverfrost - 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
Ionian Boots of Lucidity - Recommended boots for Malzahar Arena build
F Tier0.0%-13.2%20.0%80.0%3.45
4
Pyromancer's Cloak - Core item 1 for Malzahar Arena buildRunecarver - Core item 2 for Malzahar Arena buildLiandry's Anguish - 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
D Tier14.3%+1.1%14.3%85.7%3.47
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
F Tier0.0%-13.2%0.0%57.1%4.17
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Is Malzahar Good in Arena Mode?

Malzahar is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.19, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 13.2% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 66.8% 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 530 analyzed matches. This balanced playstyle provides flexibility in combat.

The 34.0% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. 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 Singed, achieving a combined 45.5% win rate and 2.3 average placement. This pairing improves Malzahar's baseline performance by +32.2%.

Other strong duo partners include Kai'Sa (10.0% win rate) and Cho'Gath (28.6% win rate). Malzahar has excellent duo flexibility with 8+ 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 31.7% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Infernal Conduit for maximum impact. Gold augments like Magic Missile 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, Night Harvester, Liandry's Anguish as core items, achieving a 20.0% 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.

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Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Malzahar's 66.8% 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 Singed, and mastery of Malzahar's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.19. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Malzahar's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 530 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Malzahar Arena FAQ - Patch 16.19

Is Malzahar good in Arena mode?

Malzahar is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 13.2% win rate and 66.8% 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 Singed, achieving a 45.5% win rate and 2.3 average placement together. Other strong partners include Kai'Sa and Cho'Gath.

What are the best augments for Malzahar in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Malzahar is Infernal Conduit with a 31.7% 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, Night Harvester, Liandry's Anguish as core items, achieving a 20.0% 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 13.2% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.19. The top 2 rate is 34.0% and top 4 rate is 66.8%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 530 analyzed matches.

What tier is Malzahar in Arena?

Malzahar is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.19. 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 Singed 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 Singed improves win rate to 45.5%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Malzahar's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.