{"id":19879,"date":"2026-02-17T22:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/malzahar-the-prophet-of-the-void\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:08:00","slug":"malzahar-the-prophet-of-the-void","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/wiki\/malzahar-the-prophet-of-the-void\/","title":{"rendered":"Malzahar: The Prophet of the Void"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malzahar<\/strong> is a champion in League of Legends played in the <strong>Mid Lane<\/strong>, classified as a <strong>Battlemage<\/strong> (legacy: Mage\/Assassin). He uses <strong>Mana<\/strong> (375 \u2013 925.6 at max level) and deals <strong>Magic<\/strong> damage at <strong>500 attack range<\/strong>. Malzahar was released on June 1, 2010, and is currently in patch V26.03. With a 5.8% pick rate, S tier ranking, and 52%+ win rate, Malzahar is one of the most reliable mid laners in the game for one simple reason: your R removes one enemy from existence for 2.5 seconds, and there\u2019s exactly one counter (QSS) that costs 1300 gold and a full item slot. If the enemy ADC doesn\u2019t buy QSS, every teamfight is a 4v5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Malzahar&#039;s Story Revealed The Next Void Champion\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LwjhLdwCQZw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Base Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max Value (lvl 20)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HP<\/strong><\/td><td>580<\/td><td>2566.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mana (MP)<\/strong><\/td><td>375<\/td><td>925.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attack Damage (AD)<\/strong><\/td><td>55<\/td><td>~112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Armor (AR)<\/strong><\/td><td>18<\/td><td>110.43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Magic Resist (MR)<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>55.56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Movement Speed (MS)<\/strong><\/td><td>335<\/td><td>335 (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attack Range<\/strong><\/td><td>500 (Ranged)<\/td><td>500 (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Key Identity: <\/strong>Malzahar has the lowest base armor of any mage (18 AR) and mediocre base stats across the board. He\u2019s not designed to win through stat-checks or mechanical outplays \u2013 he\u2019s designed to win through relentless waveclear, lane neutralization, and the most powerful single-target lockdown in the game. If you\u2019re looking for flashy plays, Malzahar isn\u2019t your champion. If you\u2019re looking for consistent, reliable wins where your game plan works every single time, Malzahar is the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f Passive: Void Shift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INNATE: <\/strong>Periodically, Malzahar gains <strong>Void Shift<\/strong> until he takes non-minion damage or negates a crowd control effect, after which it lingers for 0.25 seconds before expiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VOID SHIFT: <\/strong>Malzahar gains <strong>crowd control immunity<\/strong> and <strong>90% damage reduction<\/strong>. Cooldown refreshes whenever Malzahar takes non-minion damage or is affected by CC. Resets on respawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Static Cooldown<\/strong><\/td><td>30 \/ 24 \/ 18 \/ 12 seconds (levels 1\/6\/11\/16)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Damage Reduction<\/strong><\/td><td>90%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CC Immunity<\/strong><\/td><td>Full CC immunity while active<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Important: <\/strong>Void Shift is the most frustrating passive in the game for assassin players. Zed ults you? His full combo does 10% damage because of the 90% reduction. LeBlanc W + Q? Barely scratches you. The passive forces enemies to use a low-damage ability to pop Void Shift first, THEN commit their actual combo \u2013 by which point you\u2019ve already moved away or your cooldowns are back. At level 16, the 12-second cooldown means it\u2019s back for almost every trade. The shield visually appears as a purple void aura around Malzahar \u2013 enemies KNOW when it\u2019s up, but there\u2019s nothing they can do about it except waste a spell to pop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f Q: Call of the Void<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>60 \/ 65 \/ 70 \/ 75 \/ 80 Mana | <strong>Cooldown: <\/strong>6 seconds (flat) | <strong>Cast Time: <\/strong>0.25 | <strong>Target Range: <\/strong>900 | <strong>Effect Radius: <\/strong>200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Malzahar opens two portals to the void at the target location. After a <strong>0.4-second delay<\/strong>, enemies between the portals are dealt <strong>magic damage<\/strong> and <strong>silenced<\/strong> for a duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Magic Damage<\/strong><\/td><td>70 \/ 105 \/ 140 \/ 175 \/ 210 (+ 55% AP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Silence Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>1 \/ 1.25 \/ 1.5 \/ 1.75 \/ 2 seconds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>The 0.4-second delay makes Q difficult to hit on its own, but in combination with R, it\u2019s guaranteed. During R channel, cast Q on the suppressed target for guaranteed silence that lasts AFTER the suppression ends, preventing them from flashing or using abilities for an additional 2 seconds. Q also refreshes E\u2019s duration on targets, which is critical for maintaining Malefic Visions during extended fights. Each Q cast also generates a Void Swarm stack for W, so Q \u2192 Q \u2192 W summons 3 Voidlings. Use Q to waveclear backline casters by placing it perpendicular across all 3 minions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f W: Void Swarm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>40 \/ 45 \/ 50 \/ 55 \/ 60 Mana | <strong>Cooldown: <\/strong>8 seconds (flat) | <strong>Cast Time: <\/strong>NONE | <strong>Target Range: <\/strong>150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PASSIVE: <\/strong>Malzahar generates a stack of <strong>Zz\u2019Rot Swarm<\/strong> when he casts another ability, up to a maximum of 2 stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Malzahar consumes all Zz\u2019Rot Swarm stacks and summons a <strong>Voidling<\/strong> at the target location, plus an additional Voidling per stack consumed (up to <strong>3 Voidlings total<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voidling Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>8 \/ 8 \/ 9 \/ 9 \/ 10 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voidling Damage<\/strong><\/td><td>5\u201364.5 (based on level) (+ 12\u201320) (+ 40% bonus AD) (+ 20% AP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bonus vs E-Infected Minions<\/strong><\/td><td>200% damage (triples waveclear speed)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Key Detail: <\/strong>Voidlings are killed by a SINGLE champion basic attack or turret shot, making them fragile in direct combat. Their value comes from: waveclear (200% damage to E-infected minions means a wave of 3 Voidlings deletes an entire minion wave in seconds), tower pushing (they tank tower shots while you push), and R lockdown (during your 2.5-second R channel, 3 Voidlings attack the suppressed target for massive extra DPS). The optimal sequence for maximum Voidlings: cast any ability twice (E + Q = 2 stacks), then W for 3 Voidlings. Always ensure 2 stacks before pressing W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f E: Malefic Visions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>60 \/ 70 \/ 80 \/ 90 \/ 100 Mana | <strong>Cooldown: <\/strong>11 \/ 10 \/ 9 \/ 8 \/ 7 seconds | <strong>Cast Time: <\/strong>0.25 | <strong>Target Range: <\/strong>650 | <strong>Effect Radius: <\/strong>500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Malzahar infects the target enemy\u2019s mind, dealing <strong>magic damage every 0.25 seconds over 4 seconds<\/strong>. The duration is refreshed when the target is damaged by <strong>Call of the Void (Q)<\/strong> or <strong>Nether Grasp (R)<\/strong>. <strong>Malefic Visions executes minions<\/strong> if they would be damaged below 10\u201330 (based on level) health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the target dies while infected, Malefic Visions <strong>spreads to the closest nearby enemy<\/strong> and Malzahar restores <strong>2% of his maximum mana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Magic Damage<\/strong><\/td><td>80 \/ 115 \/ 150 \/ 185 \/ 220 (+ 80% AP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mana Restore on Spread<\/strong><\/td><td>2% maximum mana per unit killed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minion Execute Threshold<\/strong><\/td><td>10\u201330 HP (based on level)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>E is the foundation of Malzahar\u2019s entire kit. It\u2019s his waveclear, his mana sustain, his lane pressure, and the primary damage source in his R combo. The mana restore on spread (2% max mana per unit killed) means that if E bounces through an entire minion wave (6 minions), you restore 12% of your max mana. This is why Malzahar never runs out of mana in lane once he has Lost Chapter \u2013 E the wave, let it bounce, and you gain mana while clearing. The execute threshold also means you don\u2019t need to last-hit perfectly \u2013 E automatically secures CS that\u2019s below the threshold. Max E first, always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f R: Nether Grasp (Ultimate)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>100 Mana | <strong>Cooldown: <\/strong>140 \/ 110 \/ 80 seconds | <strong>Cast Time: <\/strong>0.005 (instant) | <strong>Target Range: <\/strong>700 | <strong>Tether Radius: <\/strong>1250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTIVE: <\/strong>Malzahar tethers to the target enemy champion, <strong>knocking them down<\/strong>. He then channels for up to <strong>2.5 seconds<\/strong>, <strong>suppressing<\/strong> and revealing the target while dealing <strong>magic damage every 0.25 seconds<\/strong>. Additionally, a <strong>Null Zone<\/strong> opens beneath the target for 5 seconds, dealing <strong>% maximum health magic damage<\/strong> every 0.5 seconds. Null Zone persists even if the channel is interrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Suppression Damage<\/strong><\/td><td>125 \/ 200 \/ 275 (+ 80% AP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Null Zone Total Damage<\/strong><\/td><td>10 \/ 15 \/ 20% (+ 2.5% per 100 AP) of target&#8217;s max HP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suppression Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>2.5 seconds (cannot be reduced by tenacity)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Null Zone Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>5 seconds (persists after channel break)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Suppression is the most powerful CC type in the game because it CANNOT be cleansed by Cleanse summoner spell, Mikael\u2019s Blessing, or any ability that removes CC. The ONLY item that removes suppression is <strong>Quicksilver Sash (QSS)<\/strong> \u2013 a 1300 gold item that builds into suboptimal items for most champions. This means Malzahar forces the enemy carry to spend 1300 gold on a defensive item that doesn\u2019t give any offensive stats, putting them behind permanently. The Null Zone\u2019s % max HP damage is what makes R devastating against tanks too \u2013 20% max HP over 5 seconds (before AP scaling) is enough to melt any tank when combined with Liandry\u2019s burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 The QSS Tax: Why Malzahar Wins by Existing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important concept in understanding why Malzahar has a consistent 52%+ win rate across all skill levels. It\u2019s not his damage, his waveclear, or his lane pressure \u2013 it\u2019s the <strong>QSS tax<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If the enemy carry DOESN\u2019T buy QSS: <\/strong>You press R on them in every teamfight, they\u2019re suppressed for 2.5 seconds, and they die. Every fight is a 4v5. Game over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the enemy carry DOES buy QSS: <\/strong>They spent 1300 gold on an item that gives zero offensive stats. They\u2019re 1300 gold behind on their damage spike. Their build path is delayed, their power curve is flattened, and QSS builds into items that are suboptimal for most carries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Either way, Malzahar wins: <\/strong>Whether they buy QSS or not, Malzahar creates a lose-lose situation for the enemy team. This is why his win rate is consistently high \u2013 his EXISTENCE on the map warps enemy itemization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Honest Take: <\/strong>This is also why some players find Malzahar \u201cunfair\u201d or \u201cboring.\u201d His power isn\u2019t flashy \u2013 it\u2019s systematic. You farm, you push, you press R on the right target, and you win. If that sounds appealing to you, congratulations \u2013 you\u2019ve found your champion. If you want mechanical outplays, look elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Strategies and Gameplay Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Game (Levels 1-6)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E the Wave, Not the Champion: <\/strong>Pre-6, your kill pressure is near-zero. Don\u2019t waste mana trying to harass with E on the enemy. Instead, E the first minion that will die, let it bounce through the wave, and get free waveclear + mana sustain. Your goal pre-6 is to farm safely and reach Lost Chapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Void Shift = Free Pass: <\/strong>Your passive makes you incredibly safe in lane. Most assassins (Zed, LeBlanc, Fizz) need to pop Void Shift first, THEN all-in you on a second rotation. By the time they\u2019ve done that, you\u2019ve backed off or their cooldowns are up. Respect it when it\u2019s down, and play forward when it\u2019s up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lost Chapter Rush: <\/strong>Your first back goal is 1300 gold for Lost Chapter. This single item solves all mana problems and enables E \u2192 W waveclear on every wave. From this point, you can permanently push the wave and roam or set up R kills with jungle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 6 Kill Setup: <\/strong>Ping your jungler. E the enemy mid, W for Voidlings, then R. The jungler walks in for free damage during your 2.5-second suppression. This is a guaranteed kill against any mid laner without QSS (which no one has at level 6).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mid Game (Levels 7-13)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Perma-Push and Roam: <\/strong>With Blackfire Torch + E + W, you clear waves in 3 seconds. Push the wave, then look for roam opportunities to bot\/top lane. Your R guarantees kills on any overextended target. Even if you can\u2019t roam, the permanent push forces the enemy mid to match your waveclear, preventing THEM from roaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R Priority Targets: <\/strong>In skirmishes, R the highest-value target you can safely reach. Priority: fed enemy carry > enemy ADC > enemy mid > anyone who doesn\u2019t have QSS. A suppressed carry during a 2v2 or 3v3 is essentially a guaranteed kill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective Control: <\/strong>Malzahar\u2019s R prevents enemies from contesting objectives. If the enemy jungler walks up to smite-steal Dragon, R them and your jungler secures it for free. The 2.5-second suppression is longer than any smite timing window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Late Game (Level 14+)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flash + R on the Carry: <\/strong>This is your win condition. Flash \u2192 R the enemy ADC\/mid, and your team follows up for the kill. Even if they have QSS, they\u2019re still knocked down for a moment, and the Null Zone persists for 5 seconds beneath them. With teammates nearby, a Flash + R is a death sentence regardless of QSS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Side Lane Pressure: <\/strong>Malzahar is one of the safest split-pushers in the game. Void Shift protects against ganks, E + W clears waves instantly, Voidlings push turrets, and R punishes anyone who 1v1s you. If they send two people, your team fights 4v3 with advantage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>% Max HP Damage vs. Tanks: <\/strong>Null Zone\u2019s 20% max HP damage (+ AP scaling) combined with Liandry\u2019s burn means you shred tanks as effectively as squishies. R on a 4000 HP Cho\u2019Gath deals 800+ damage from Null Zone alone, plus Liandry\u2019s % HP burn, plus E damage. Tanks are NOT safe from Malzahar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u274c Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>R-ing Without Team Follow-Up: <\/strong>R locks down the target for 2.5 seconds, but it also locks DOWN YOU. If you R an enemy carry alone, their team collapses on you during the channel and you both die. Always R when teammates are nearby to capitalize on the suppression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forgetting That R is a Channel: <\/strong>Any hard CC on Malzahar during R breaks the channel. If the enemy support has CC (Leona, Nautilus, Thresh), they WILL interrupt your R. Solution: wait for the support to use their CC before pressing R, or R a target whose support isn\u2019t nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wasting E on Champions in Lane Pre-6: <\/strong>E costs 60\u2013100 mana and doesn\u2019t deal enough damage to kill a champion alone. Pre-6, E should be used exclusively on minion waves for waveclear and mana sustain. Save your mana for the level 6 all-in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not Tracking QSS: <\/strong>Tab-check the enemy team constantly. If the enemy ADC buys QSS, shift your R targets to someone who doesn\u2019t have it. There\u2019s always at least one priority target without QSS \u2013 find them and R them instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking Into Auto Range to Poke: <\/strong>Malzahar has 500 attack range and 18 base armor. You\u2019re not a lane bully \u2013 walking forward to auto-attack the enemy mid puts you in danger for minimal reward. Stay back, E the wave, and wait for level 6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2699\ufe0f Recommended Build and Itemization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Items (53% WR Build)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/blackfire-torch\/\">Blackfire Torch<\/a>: <\/strong>First item. Provides AP, ability haste, mana, and a DoT passive that amplifies damage against targets already burning from E. Since E is a continuous DoT, Blackfire Torch procs constantly. This is the single best first-item spike for Malzahar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sorcerer\u2019s Shoes: <\/strong>Magic penetration for burst on R combo targets. Essential for reaching lethal thresholds with E + R + Null Zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/liandrys-anguish\/\">Liandry\u2019s Torment<\/a>: <\/strong>Second core item. % max HP burn that stacks with Null Zone\u2019s % max HP damage. Against a 3000 HP target, Liandry\u2019s + Null Zone + E means they\u2019re losing massive chunks of health per second during R channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/rylais-crystal-scepter\/\">Rylai\u2019s Crystal Scepter<\/a>: <\/strong>E applies a continuous slow to infected targets, and Voidlings apply slow on their attacks. This makes E-infected enemies unable to escape, and Voidlings chase them down effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Situational Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/zhonyas-hourglass\/\">Zhonya\u2019s Hourglass<\/a>: <\/strong>Against AD assassins or heavy dive. After R channel ends, Zhonya\u2019s gives you 2.5 seconds of invulnerability while your team finishes the suppressed target. R + Zhonya\u2019s = 5 seconds of being untargetable\/immune.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/malignance\/\">Malignance<\/a>: <\/strong>Alternative first item that reduces R cooldown and creates a damage zone after R. Better when you want lower R cooldown for more frequent picks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/rabadons-deathcap\/\">Rabadon\u2019s Deathcap<\/a>: <\/strong>Pure AP amplification. Makes E, R, and Null Zone all significantly stronger. Best as 4th or 5th item when your build is already online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/shadowflame\/\">Shadowflame<\/a>: <\/strong>Against shielded targets. The bonus damage against low-HP targets synergizes with R\u2019s burst combo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Runes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary Tree (Sorcery): <\/strong>Arcane Comet (keystone), Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Gathering Storm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Secondary Tree (Inspiration): <\/strong>Cosmic Insight, Magical Footwear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rune Shards: <\/strong>Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summoner Spells: <\/strong>Flash + Teleport (standard)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Skill Max Order: <\/strong>E \u2192 Q \u2192 W<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Arcane Comet is guaranteed to hit during E\u2019s DoT (the slow from Rylai\u2019s later makes it even more reliable). Gathering Storm over Scorch because Malzahar\u2019s early lane presence is irrelevant \u2013 you\u2019re farming for late game anyway, so take the scaling rune. Cosmic Insight provides summoner spell CDR (lower Flash cooldown = more Flash + R plays) and item CDR (lower Zhonya\u2019s cooldown). Magical Footwear saves 300 gold on boots, accelerating your first item spike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2694\ufe0f Counter Picks &amp; Matchups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2705 Malzahar Counters (Favorable)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/azir-the-emperor-of-the-sands\/\">Azir<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why: <\/strong>Azir requires extended trades with soldiers to deal damage. Malzahar doesn\u2019t interact \u2013 he E\u2019s the wave, pushes, and ignores Azir entirely. Post-6, R suppresses Azir through his own R (you suppress him before he can shuffle). Azir\u2019s soldiers also can\u2019t pop Void Shift since they count as abilities. Malzahar neutralizes Azir\u2019s entire kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/leblanc-the-deceiver\/\">LeBlanc<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why: <\/strong>LeBlanc\u2019s entire gameplan is to burst you with W + Q + E. Void Shift absorbs 90% of her first combo, and by the time she tries again, her cooldowns are too long. Post-6, R suppresses her before she can snap back to her W pad. LeBlanc is supposed to counter immobile mages \u2013 Malzahar is the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/vladimir-the-crimson-reaper\/\">Vladimir<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why: <\/strong>Vladimir wants to sustain through lane. Malzahar outpushes him with E + W, denying him the slow early game he needs. R suppresses Vladimir through his pool (can\u2019t W during suppression), and Null Zone\u2019s % max HP damage scales against Vladimir\u2019s HP stacking. You outscale him in utility and burst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u274c Malzahar is Countered By<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/talon-the-blades-shadow\/\">Talon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why: <\/strong>Talon doesn\u2019t care about lane interaction \u2013 he shoves and roams. Malzahar can\u2019t follow Talon\u2019s roams through terrain (no mobility), and Talon\u2019s early kill pressure can pop Void Shift + kill you in a single combo if he gets ahead. His wall-jumping also lets him bypass your push-and-hold-tower strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/kayle-the-righteous\/\">Kayle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why: <\/strong>Kayle outscales Malzahar hard. She\u2019s a hypercarry who becomes ranged at level 6 and invincible at level 16. Your R doesn\u2019t kill her because her team will peel during the channel, and post-16 her R makes her immune to your entire combo. You can\u2019t prevent her from scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/wiki\/sion-the-undead-juggernaut\/\">Sion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why: <\/strong>Sion mid is a niche counter that completely ignores Malzahar. His massive HP pool makes Null Zone less impactful in lane, he outshoves you with E poke and Q waveclear, and his zombie passive means even killing him doesn\u2019t remove him from the fight. Sion simply doesn\u2019t care about anything Malzahar does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can Cleanse remove Malzahar R?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>No. Suppression is the ONLY CC type that Cleanse cannot remove. The only item that removes suppression is Quicksilver Sash (QSS). This is one of Malzahar\u2019s biggest strengths \u2013 even taking Cleanse as a summoner spell doesn\u2019t help against him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What happens if I get CC\u2019d during R channel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Your R channel is interrupted, but the Null Zone remains on the ground for its full 5-second duration. This means even an interrupted R still deals % max HP damage from the Null Zone. However, the suppression ends immediately, so the target can escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Is Malzahar good for climbing ranked?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Malzahar is one of THE best champions for climbing, especially in low-to-mid ELO. His 52%+ win rate with a 5.8% pick rate confirms this. He\u2019s simple to execute, never loses lane hard (Void Shift + E waveclear), and his R is a teamfight-winning ability that requires zero mechanical skill. If your goal is winning, not style points, Malzahar is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Why do people call Malzahar boring?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Because his optimal playstyle is: E the wave, push, wait for R, press R on the enemy carry, win fight. There are no complex combos, no mechanical skill expression, no flashy outplays. That\u2019s the honest truth. But \u201cboring\u201d and \u201ceffective\u201d aren\u2019t mutually exclusive. If winning is fun (and it should be), Malzahar is one of the most fun champions in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Should I ever use R on a tank?<\/strong><strong>A: <\/strong>Yes, if the tank is diving your ADC and no squishy target is in range. Null Zone\u2019s 20% max HP damage shreds tanks, and the 2.5-second suppression prevents them from peeling or engaging. 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