Malzahar

Malzahar the Prophet of the Void

52.71%WR
Malzahar S tier

A zealous seer dedicated to the unification of all life, Malzahar truly believes the newly emergent Void to be the path to Runeterra's salvation. In the desert wastes of Shurima, he followed the voices that whispered in his mind, all the way to ancient Icathia. Amidst the ruins of that land, he gazed into the dark heart of the Void itself, and was gifted new power and purpose. Malzahar now sees himself as a shepherd, empowered to bring others into the fold… or to release the voidling creatures that dwell beneath.

  • Malzahar passive ability - Void Shift - League of Legends
    Void Shift

    Void Shift

    When he hasn't recently taken damage or been crowd controlled, Malzahar gains massive damage reduction and crowd control immunity, lingering for a short period after taking damage.

  • Malzahar Q ability - Call of the Void - League of Legends
    Call of the Void

    Call of the Void

    Malzahar opens up two portals to the Void. After a short delay, they fire projectiles that deal Magic Damage and silence enemy champions.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 6
    Range:
    • 900
  • Malzahar W ability - Void Swarm - League of Legends
    Void Swarm

    Void Swarm

    Malzahar summons Voidlings to attack nearby enemies.

    Cost:
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 8
    Range:
    • 150
  • Malzahar E ability - Malefic Visions - League of Legends
    Malefic Visions

    Malefic Visions

    Malzahar infects his target's mind with cruel visions of their demise, dealing damage over time. Using Malzahar's other spells on the target will refresh the visions.

    If the target dies while afflicted by the visions, they pass on to a nearby enemy unit and Malzahar gains Mana. Malzahar's Voidlings are attracted to affected units.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 70/
    • 80/
    • 90/
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 11/
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7
    Range:
    • 650
  • Malzahar R ultimate ability - Nether Grasp - League of Legends
    Nether Grasp

    Nether Grasp

    Malzahar channels the essence of the Void to suppress an enemy champion over a zone of damaging negative energy.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 140/
    • 110/
    • 80
    Range:
    • 700
Classes:
  • Mage
Patch:26.1
Sample Size:687,817 ranked games
Lane:All Lanes
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:

Patch 26.1 Malzahar Changes

Win Rate
Patch 25.2450.52%
Patch 26.152.71%
+2.20%
Pick Rate
Patch 25.244.65%
Patch 26.14.65%
0.00%

Quick overview of Malzahar's optimal setup in League of Legends. Malzahar's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, using Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Malzahar performs well against Ryze, Talon, Mel but struggles against Swain, Anivia, Ekko.

Malzahar's base statistics in League of Legends. Malzahar has 580 base health, 55 attack damage, 18 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Malzahar's stats is crucial for maximizing Malzahar's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Malzahar's stats against other champions to see how Malzahar ranks.

  • Malzahar ability power AP:0
  • Malzahar attack damage AD:55(3 per level)
  • Malzahar attack speed AS:0(1.5 per level)
  • Malzahar critical strike chance Crit Chance:0%
  • Malzahar mana Mana:375(28 per level)
  • Malzahar mana regen Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
  • Malzahar health Health:580(101 per level)
  • Malzahar health regen Health Regen:6(0.6 per level)
  • Malzahar armor Armor:18(4.7 per level)
  • Malzahar magic resistance MR:30(1.3 per level)
  • Malzahar movement speed Speed:335
  • Malzahar attack range Attack Range:500(500 per level)
Compare Against Other Champions

Malzahar Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Malzahar Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 58.55% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.56% in 15 minute games. Understanding Malzahar Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Malzahar's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 91.9%, Late Game: 87.8%, Objective Control: 59.5%, Supportive Strength: 42.0%, Creep Farming: 98.3%, Damage: 72.7%. These percentile rankings show how Malzahar compares to other champions in each category.

Champions similar to Malzahar include Neeko, Vex, Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Malzahar in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Malzahar, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.

Malzahar demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 7.4% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Malzahar may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Malzahar achieves a 57.8% win rate, which gradually declines to 50.4% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Malzahar's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (57.8%), Bronze (54.3%), Silver (53.1%), Gold (51.1%), Platinum (53.1%)) suggests that while Malzahar can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Malzahar's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Malzahar is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Malzahar, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Malzahar at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

When to Pick Malzahar

Malzahar is a S tier champion with a 52.71% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. Similar champions include Neeko, Vex, Kayle. Malzahar struggles against Swain and Anivia.

Strengths

  • High win rate (52.71%) indicates strong meta position
  • Strong matchups against Ryze and Talon
  • Optimal rune setup achieves 76.2% win rate
  • Consistent performance throughout all game phases

Weaknesses

  • Struggles against Swain (41.7% enemy WR)
  • Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
  • Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
  • Can be punished by coordinated team play

Strategic Tips

1
Optimal Matchups

Pick Malzahar into favorable matchups like Ryze where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.

2
Rune Selection

Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Precision rune setup for a $76.2% win rate.

3
Power Spikes

Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.

Malzahar Overview - Frequently Asked Questions

What tier is Malzahar in League of Legends?

Malzahar is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Malzahar ranks among the top champions in the current meta.

What is Malzahar's win rate?

Malzahar has a 52.71% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Malzahar's overall performance in ranked games.

Which champions are similar to Malzahar?

Champions similar to Malzahar include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Malzahar in League of Legends.

How does Malzahar perform during different match durations?

Malzahar's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Malzahar's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Malzahar's performance at different game lengths.