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Malzahar Runes

The top Malzahar runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Arcane Comet, Axiom Arcanist, Transcendence, Gathering Storm for Malzahar's primary runes. Malzahar's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Ultimate Hunter and Taste of Blood. These Malzahar rune choices provide the best Malzahar rune build for ranked.

  • 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
51.99%Win Rate
Malzahar S tier

Malzahar performs best with Arcane Comet as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Malzahar include Arcane Comet, Axiom Arcanist, Transcendence. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 2 Malzahar games.

This alternative Malzahar rune build uses Summon Aery as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Malzahar and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Malzahar Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Malzahar runes?

The best Malzahar runes in patch 25.23 are Arcane Comet, Axiom Arcanist, Transcendence, and Gathering Storm for the primary tree, and Ultimate Hunter and Taste of Blood for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Malzahar.

What keystone should I use on Malzahar?

Arcane Comet is the best keystone rune for Malzahar. This keystone synergizes well with Malzahar's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Malzahar's secondary runes?

Malzahar's best secondary runes are Ultimate Hunter and Taste of Blood. These secondary runes complement Malzahar's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Malzahar?

Yes, Malzahar can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Arcane Comet is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.