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Malzahar Synergies Patch 16.16: Best and Worst Picks with Malzahar

Find the best champions to pair with Malzahar for Mid Lane using win rate data on LoLTheory. Optimize your team composition in LoL Season 16 Patch 16.16.

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Best Picks with Malzahar

Champions that perform well alongside Malzahar in team compositions. Listed by highest win rates when paired with Malzahar in Platinum ranked matches.
ChampionRoleWR%
TwitchTwitch2.60% PR 57.09% OrnnOrnn1.61% PR 57.09% JinxJinx4.08% PR 57.08% GarenGaren2.85% PR 55.74% ApheliosAphelios2.60% PR 55.54% LeonaLeona2.97% PR 55.02% AlistarAlistar3.22% PR 53.35% ShyvanaShyvana1.98% PR 52.92% YasuoYasuo1.49% PR 52.38% Kha'ZixKha'Zix4.33% PR 52.26% AatroxAatrox3.22% PR 52.24% DariusDarius3.96% PR 52.05% JaxJax1.98% PR 51.92% BlitzcrankBlitzcrank2.97% PR 51.64% SettSett2.60% PR 51.42% ThreshThresh8.17% PR 51.39% TalonTalon3.59% PR 51.33% GangplankGangplank3.47% PR 51.27% Miss FortuneMiss Fortune3.22% PR 51.24% ViegoViego6.68% PR 51.18% SennaSenna2.35% PR 51.15% JannaJanna2.48% PR 51.11% Dr. MundoDr. Mundo2.23% PR 51.05% Jarvan IVJarvan IV3.34% PR 51.01% SeraphineSeraphine2.97% PR 51.00% LuxLux2.85% PR 50.76% OlafOlaf1.98% PR 50.74% NocturneNocturne3.34% PR 50.67% ViVi2.97% PR 50.57% PantheonPantheon1.86% PR 50.49% XayahXayah2.85% PR 50.31% TristanaTristana3.96% PR 50.28% SonaSona2.48% PR 50.26% HecarimHecarim1.61% PR 49.89% PoppyPoppy1.61% PR 49.84% YasuoYasuo2.48% PR 49.74% YoneYone2.48% PR 49.73% FioraFiora2.10% PR 49.61% BriarBriar2.72% PR 49.53% ShenShen3.09% PR 49.50% PykePyke3.96% PR 49.28% DravenDraven1.86% PR 49.00% ShacoShaco2.23% PR 48.87% NaafiriNaafiri1.98% PR 48.69% MilioMilio2.10% PR 48.67% AsheAshe3.09% PR 48.57% ZeriZeri2.85% PR 48.50% SmolderSmolder1.61% PR 48.49% RellRell2.48% PR 48.38% KaynKayn2.60% PR 48.36% CamilleCamille3.34% PR 48.36% SamiraSamira2.10% PR 48.14%

Worst Picks with Malzahar

Champions that underperform when paired with Malzahar. Ranked by lowest win rates when on the same team in Platinum matches.
ChampionRoleWR%
XerathXerath1.61% PR 42.89% KarmaKarma3.96% PR 42.89% ZiggsZiggs1.86% PR 42.91% Master YiMaster Yi2.72% PR 42.97% MalphiteMalphite3.84% PR 42.98% TryndamereTryndamere2.48% PR 43.10% Bel'VethBel'Veth2.72% PR 43.22% CorkiCorki1.73% PR 43.28% LuluLulu4.33% PR 43.31% AmbessaAmbessa3.09% PR 43.40% KalistaKalista1.36% PR 43.46% ZaahenZaahen1.49% PR 43.60% ZyraZyra1.49% PR 43.60% LucianLucian5.07% PR 43.66% RenektonRenekton2.72% PR 43.67% BardBard4.33% PR 43.77% QiyanaQiyana1.86% PR 43.87% YuumiYuumi1.73% PR 43.95% Kai'SaKai'Sa9.90% PR 43.95% EzrealEzreal7.55% PR 43.95% K'SanteK'Sante2.10% PR 44.01% VayneVayne1.86% PR 44.25% Cho'GathCho'Gath1.36% PR 44.29% JayceJayce3.71% PR 44.41% ViktorViktor2.10% PR 44.60% SivirSivir1.73% PR 44.61% ZedZed2.23% PR 44.67% GravesGraves8.17% PR 44.73% SyndraSyndra1.86% PR 44.81% VayneVayne2.35% PR 45.10% IllaoiIllaoi1.98% PR 45.28% UrgotUrgot1.86% PR 45.86% EkkoEkko1.98% PR 45.97% NasusNasus2.72% PR 46.05% WukongWukong2.35% PR 46.13% ZileanZilean1.61% PR 46.35% VolibearVolibear1.49% PR 46.46% RengarRengar2.85% PR 46.47% NautilusNautilus6.06% PR 46.74% SylasSylas2.60% PR 46.78% Lee SinLee Sin4.70% PR 46.99% BraumBraum2.23% PR 47.09% NamiNami4.33% PR 47.40% CaitlynCaitlyn7.18% PR 47.45% JhinJhin5.94% PR 47.46% SorakaSoraka2.72% PR 47.50% YunaraYunara4.21% PR 47.59% ShenShen1.36% PR 47.66% Xin ZhaoXin Zhao2.48% PR 47.66% YorickYorick2.10% PR 47.93% CamilleCamille2.85% PR 47.95% IreliaIrelia1.49% PR 48.13%
Learn how to play with Malzahar with these essential tips.
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Gank mid the moment Malzahar hits level 6 and unlocks R — the suppression locks the target down for up to 2.5 seconds, guaranteeing your gank connects even against enemies with escape tools.
Basic Lane Phase
Malzahar is rooted for the first half-second of his R channel and cancels it early if forced to move afterward — position between him and incoming flankers so his ultimate resolves.
Team Fight Skirmish
When Malzahar's passive shield (Void Shift) is active, he's immune to CC and takes 90% reduced damage — this is his safest moment to dive in first or soak an enemy engage, so follow up as soon as you see it trigger.
Skirmish
Chain your crowd control right after Malzahar's Q lands — the silence lasts up to 2 seconds and prevents any ability-based counterplay, giving your team a free window to commit.
Team Fight Skirmish
Malzahar's R also drops a Null Zone that lingers for 5 seconds and keeps dealing area damage even if his channel gets interrupted — keep contesting the zone instead of retreating the instant his suppression breaks.
Advanced Team Fight
Track Malzahar's R cooldown — it's his primary source of pick potential and crowd control, so avoid committing to skirmishes or dives when it's unavailable.
Skirmish Team Fight
Malzahar clears waves quickly with his Q, W, and E — when he pushes his lane, use the opening to help contest vision or fights elsewhere on the map.
Late Game