MalignanceOverview
2,700
Lost Chapter
Blasting Wand
600 Mana
90 Ability PowerGain 20 Ultimate Ability Haste.
Hatefog
Damaging a champion with your Ultimate burns the ground beneath them for 3s, dealing
- Cost
- 2,700g
- Builds from
- Lost Chapter + Blasting Wand + 650g
- Win rate (Patch 26.17)
- 51.3%
- Pick Rate
- 4.7%
- Best champion
- Kassadin · 69.4%
- Gold efficiency
- 104%
Malignance is built from Lost Chapter + Blasting Wand plus a 650 gold recipe, for a total of 2,700 gold. Each component can be bought on its own, so the build can be split across several back-to-base trips.
Malignance Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Malignance Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.72% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.88% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Malignance Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Malignance is most commonly built by Mage (52%), Support (28%) and Assassin (7%) champions. Mage champions make up the largest portion of Malignance users at 52% of all builds.
Gold efficiency measures how much gold value Malignance provides through its raw stats compared to its purchase cost. An item with 100% gold efficiency provides stats worth exactly its gold cost. Malignance has 104% gold efficiency, providing 2,798 gold worth of stats for its 2,700 gold cost.
Item Cost: 2,700 Malignance is winning less this patch: 51.30% in Patch 26.17, down 0.42 points from 51.72% in Patch 26.16. This is observed performance across ranked games, not a changelog entry — MetaBot does not track Riot’s item notes.
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When to Buy Malignance
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.30%) shows reliable performance
- 104% gold efficient - excellent stat value for the cost
- Strong synergy with Rabadon's Deathcap and Shadowflame
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
- High gold cost may delay other important items
- Weaker early game before completing the item
- Less effective on Tank champions
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Malignance works best on Mage champions (52% of builds). Consider your champion's kit before purchasing.
Build Synergies
Pair Malignance with Rabadon's Deathcap and Shadowflame for the best stat synergy in tracked builds.
Timing Your Purchase
Consider your team's win condition and item spike timings when deciding to build Malignance.
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Malignance - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malignance in League of Legends?
Malignance is an item in League of Legends that costs 2,700 gold. It has a 51.30% win rate and 4.67% pick rate across all champions. Malignance provides Mana, Ability Power.
What is Malignance's win rate in League of Legends?
Malignance has a 51.30% win rate in League of Legends with a 4.67% pick rate. The highest win rate build featuring Malignance is on Kassadin at 69.44%.
Did Malignance change in Patch 26.17?
In Patch 26.17, Malignance has a 51.30% win rate, down 0.42 points from 51.72% in Patch 26.16. MetaBot tracks observed performance in ranked games rather than Riot’s item changelog, so check the official patch notes for the exact change.
Which champions build Malignance?
The top champions that build Malignance include Lissandra, Zyra, Brand, and 2 more. Malignance is most commonly built by Mage champions, who make up 52% of all Malignance builds.
What items synergize best with Malignance?
The best synergy items for Malignance are Rabadon's Deathcap (57.67% WR, +6.37%), Shadowflame (56.44% WR, +5.14%), Farsight Alteration (58.04% WR, +6.74%). Farsight Alteration has the highest win rate when paired with Malignance, at 58.04%.
Is Malignance gold efficient?
Malignance costs 2,700 gold and is 104% gold efficient, providing 2,798 gold worth of stats. This makes Malignance a gold efficient purchase for its raw stats alone.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Malignance?
Kassadin has the highest win rate with Malignance at 69.44% with a 4.55% pick rate. Other high win rate champions with Malignance include Gwen (64.12%), Anivia (63.00%), Lux (60.45%).
How do I build Malignance?
To build Malignance, you need Lost Chapter + Blasting Wand for a total cost of 2,700 gold. After completing Malignance, consider Rabadon's Deathcap, which has a 57.67% win rate when paired with it.
What items share a component with Malignance?
Items that share components with Malignance include Actualizer (shares Lost Chapter, Blasting Wand), Blackfire Torch (shares Lost Chapter), Dusk and Dawn (shares Blasting Wand), Archangel's Staff (shares Lost Chapter), Lich Bane (shares Blasting Wand), and 1 more. These items may fit similar build paths or offer alternative options when building from the same components.
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