- Win Rate
- 50.6%
- Pick Rate
- 3.9%
- Ban Rate
- 20.9%
Malzahar Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 6,976
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Malzahar Good in Patch 26.20?
Malzahar is a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.20: B tier as Mid. Malzahar's 50.6% win rate ranks #20 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #4. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Malzahar is banned in 20.9% of games and present (picked or banned) in 30.1%.
- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 50.6%#20 of 43 Mid
- Pick Rate
- 3.9%#4 of 43 Mid
- Ban Rate
- 20.9%
- Win rate change
- −0.4vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Malzahar →
Malzahar Roles
Malzahar goes Mid in 85% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Malzahar Changes
Quick overview of Malzahar's optimal setup in League of Legends. Malzahar's top build includes Spellslinger's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, using Deathfire Touch, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Malzahar performs well against Mel, Qiyana, Zoe but struggles against AurelionSol, Anivia, Syndra.
Malzahar Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Malzahar stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- CS: better than 98% of champions
- Crowd control: better than 95% of champions
Weaknesses
- Healing: below 99% of champions
Malzahar ranks in the 61.2 percentile for early game strength, 44.9 percentile for late game scaling, 56.5 percentile for objective control, 54.1 percentile for support strength, 95.9 percentile for creep farming, and 32.6 percentile for damage output.
Malzahar exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Malzahar's performance shows a 38.5% win rate difference between Iron and GM tiers, indicating that Malzahar rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (61.5% win rate), players may struggle to execute Malzahar's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as GM (100.0% win rate), Malzahar's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Malzahar has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Malzahar should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (61.5%), Bronze (49.0%), Silver (49.3%), Gold (48.0%), Platinum (49.0%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Malzahar's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Malzahar an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
Theorycraft Your Next Malzahar Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Malzahar matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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 52.90% win rate in 30 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.40% in 20 minute games. Understanding Malzahar Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Malzahar Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Malzahar good in Patch 26.20?
Malzahar is solid: B tier as Mid in Patch 26.20 with a 50.6% win rate. That win rate ranks #20 of 43 Mid champions.
What lane is Malzahar played in?
Mostly Mid (85% of ranked games), also Top (8%).
How often is Malzahar banned?
Malzahar is banned in 20.9% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 30.1%.
What is Malzahar good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Malzahar stands out for CS (98/100), Crowd control (95/100).
Which champions are similar to Malzahar?
Champions that play like Malzahar: Janna, Anivia, Singed.