Malzahar

Janderts··2 votes·1,804 views

As a Malzahar main, I would love to see my favorite champion be a little more viable in the competitive scene. I think a fair and easy way to achieve this would be to add a passive to Malzahar's E which states "Whenever Malzahar has a voidling active, his mana regeneration is increased by X amount". This is a very simple and, in my mind, balanced change that I would love to see on Malzahar. The reason I even say this is because, sure, Malzahar can do damage, but he is extremely resource heavy and is also very vulnerable until he gets his ult and even then, qss makes life even harder for him. That's why I think increasing his sustain very slightly can make him live up to his potential as a champion. His E makes it easier to stay in lane, but when you're running out of mana after a few abilities at full build, it makes it a little bit more difficult to be of much use. Rito plz Malzahar

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TacB VIPEREYE2 votes

do you main him because it takes zero kill to use him? just had to ask. I bet you main himer and warwick on the side.

Moussetracks3 votes

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do you main him because it takes zero kill to use him? just had to ask. I bet you main himer and warwick on the side.

No, we use him because he can deal with the fucktards of Yasou and Zed.

Janderts4 votes

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No, we use him because he can deal with the fucktards of Yasou and Zed.

Pretty much. He's a good assassin counter

Janderts1 votes

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do you main him because it takes zero kill to use him? just had to ask. I bet you main himer and warwick on the side.

No, I just like his character and abilities. I usually play Xerath, Syndra, Cassiopiea, and other such midlaners. I don't even own ww lol

MeatSmacker4 votes

Believe it or not you can easily spot a skilled malz from a unskilled malz, and the difference is enormous. Not many can change a situation like he can. Common sense to play, a tactiful mind to master.

BeatzBoyFTW2 votes

He is actually still very strong, but compare to other competitive AP mids like Syndra , he does not have any mobility & a CC to disengage the enemy team, or a CC that stops people from chasing you down. And his ult is a self-root ability, causing you to be a valuable target by the enemy team to kill.

Jamaree1 votes

I don't think he needs buffs, other things just need nerfs.

Janderts1 votes

What do you believe needs nerfing regarding this particular champion?

Jamaree1 votes

No, not him, he is fine, if not a bit strong, just with mobility such a strength right now, he doesn't get to shine. His one vs one potential is insane, and when other mobile champions get nerfed, he will be seen for the strong champion he is.

Janderts1 votes

Sorry, my wording was off. I meant what changes would you make to the other things you mentioned that would be relevant to him and not actual changes to him

Jamaree1 votes

Mobility needs to take a hit.

Janderts1 votes

What possible changes could be fair to both parties I wonder? It seems like a very slippery slope

vC48YNoGbJ1 votes

What makes you say he's not very viable in competitive games?

Janderts1 votes

Not that I don't think he is viable, I'd just like to see a little bit more of a balance when dealing with mobile laners. Whenever a fight breaks out, I will almost certainly lose without my ult and since mana costs are so high, probably won't be able to do that until later

vC48YNoGbJ2 votes

As a Malzahar main, I assume you are good enough to get Rylai's most of the time? A fight shouldn't need to break out, you should have a pretty easy time harassing and kiting. It's not like your ultimate's cooldown is outrageous or anything, especially considering how long it lasts/how powerful it is with your kit and with ganks should you roam.

Janderts2 votes

Valid points around, but it could just be the nature of DoT damage that makes it seem like it's tipped in the mobile champs favor. The numbers are there to show he can do the damage, but since he's not a burst Mage outright, maybe I'm not looking at the situation properly.

Janderts1 votes

And to be fair, his Q is not the easiest thing to land if your opponent is halfway competent and in order to E you have to get up close, so any laner with a gap closer can quickly start a fight and with long cool downs and no mobility, it can quickly turn into a disaster

bad arcade kitty1 votes

i recall that old youtube about malzahar being nerfed... it's repost, i cannot find the original one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCkg0xAyC4I

I AM BRUCE VAYNE1 votes

I would agree with this proposal. He needs changes like this to make him relevant. He is only good in solo q but garbage in competitive play.

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