Item build path
Doran's Ring + 
Health Potion435 g
Boots of Speed + 3 Health Potions455 gDoran's Ring for voidling push; boots to dodge ganks.
Catalyst the Protector + Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes1,100 g
Rod of Ages2,900 g
Rylai's Crystal Scepter3,105 g
Rabadon's Deathcap3,600 g
Void Staff2,295 g
Zhonya's Hourglass3,300 g
Skill order & spells
Rune page (Season 3)
Best duos & synergies
Masteries 21 / 0 / 9
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Who this pick beats and who beats it — pick your lane with the matchup in mind.
Key combo
Power spike & playstyle
Spikes at 6 with the point-and-click Nether Grasp suppress; a strong pushing/pick mage that farms with Visions and deletes single targets from level 6.
How to play Malzahar in League Classic
Malzahar wins by subtraction: Nether Grasp removes the enemy's best player from every fight, full stop. Lane with E-pushed waves and voidling harass — you out-shove nearly everyone, which funds free roams and dragon setups. Stack Rylai's and Void Staff so your DoTs threaten tanks too. In fights, discipline your suppress: it's for the fed carry, not the first tank who walks up. Silence their initiator mid-engage and the fight often cancels itself. Your damage is automatic; your target selection is the skill.
Malzahar in League Classic
What is the best Malzahar build in League Classic?
The standard build is AP Malzahar: Sorcerer's Shoes, Rod of Ages, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass. Skill order E > Q > W > R, summoner spells Flash + Ignite.
What runes and masteries does Malzahar use in League Classic?
Marks: Magic Penetration. Seals: Flat Armor. Glyphs: Flat AP. Quintessences: Flat AP. Masteries: 21/0/9 — DoT suppress.
Is Malzahar good in League Classic?
Malzahar is rated B-tier mid lane in the launch consensus (score 32/100 across 3 published rankings). Strong into Anivia, Karthus, Ryze, Veigar, Sion; struggles against Sivir, Kassadin, Olaf, Ahri, Katarina.
What does Malzahar start with and build first in League Classic?
Open with Doran's Ring + Health Potion or Boots of Speed + 3 Health Potions. Doran's Ring for voidling push; boots to dodge ganks. First back: Catalyst the Protector + Boots. Then build in order: Sorcerer's Shoes → Rod of Ages → Rylai's Crystal Scepter → Rabadon's Deathcap → Void Staff → Zhonya's Hourglass.