$5Malzahar
Tier S$5 GoldAbility: Call of the Machine
Summon a gate in a 5-hex line across target. Enemies hit take () magic damage and are 20% Shredded for seconds. Malzahar spreads 5 stacks of infection between enemies hit.Infection deals () magic damage per second for the rest of combat. This effect can stack infinitely. When an infected target dies, they spread their stacks to nearby enemies.Shred: Reduce Magic Resist
Base Attributes & Scaling
Malzahar Item Performance & Placement Delta Matrix
| Item | Games | Avg Place | Placement Delta | Top 4 Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Infinity EdgeBiS | 20,400 | #3.9 | -0.25 | 56.3% | 17% |
 Guinsoo's RagebladeBiS | 11,400 | #3.82 | -0.33 | 58.3% | 18% |
 BloodthirsterBiS | 8,400 | #3.74 | -0.41 | 60.3% | 18.9% |
 Spear of Shojin | 6,900 | #4.42 | +0.27 | 43.3% | 10.8% |
 Blue Buff | 6,000 | #4.47 | +0.32 | 42% | 10.2% |
 Warmog's Armor | 5,400 | #4.52 | +0.37 | 40.8% | 9.6% |
 Bramble Vest | 4,971 | #4.57 | +0.42 | 39.5% | 9% |
Malzahar Strategy: Positioning, Item Builds & Synergies
Malzahar is a Tier S $5-cost champion in TFT Set 13. With 4 hex attack range and 30/90 mana curve, maximizing their value requires tailored frontline support and Best-in-Slot itemization.
Carry Itemization Priority
Prioritize combining 3 core items early. As demonstrated in the delta matrix above, equipping full Best-in-Slot items dramatically reduces average placement by over 0.35 spots in Grandmaster and Challenger lobbies.
3-Star Upgrades & Pool Economy
Check whether other lobby opponents are holding copies of Malzahar. If uncontested, slow-rolling with 50+ gold interest at optimal levels maximizes your probability of hitting a 3-star power spike.
Key Strategic Takeaways
- Primary itemization should focus on: Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster.
- Synergizes best with Automata, Visionary compositions.
- Pool bag size has exactly 9 copies in the shared game lobby.
- Positioning: Safe backline corner protected from assassins and direct spell line of fire.
Malzahar Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about piloting Malzahar in TFT Set 13.