Building Malzahar correctly helps maximize his pushing power and damage output. Start with Doran's Ring for sustain, or Sapphire Crystal for faster item scaling.

Core Items:

• Lost Chapter → Liandry's Anguish (first major item)
• Sorcerer's Shoes
• Demonic Embrace
• Rylai's Crystal Scepter

Situational Items:

• Void Staff (vs. MR stacking)
• Morellonomicon (vs. healing)
• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs. assassins)
• Shadowflame (vs. shields)

Ability Maxing Order:

1. E (Malefic Visions)
2. Q (Call of the Void)
3. W (Void Swarm) R whenever possible

Key Tips:

• Always have 2 W stacks before fights
• Cast E before Q/R to maximize DOT damage
• Use W first with full stacks, then E+Q to push
• Q has low cooldown - use it to build W stacks
• E restores mana when killing units - use for farming

Optimal Combo:

1. W (with 2 stacks)
2. E on target
3. Delay Q slightly to extend E duration
4. R when needed for lockdown

Strengths:

• Easy to learn
• Strong wave clear
• Counters assassins
• Scales well into late game
• Reliable crowd control

Perfect for new players or those wanting to focus on macro gameplay rather than mechanical skill. Excels at pushing lanes and controlling teamfights through strategic ability usage.

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