Talk:Malzahar/@comment-68.54.220.183-20120522042301/@comment-88.186.19.90-20120523020408

Predict, and cast your Q slightly sideways. Use it as a wall instead of a skillshot in lane. It's hard to place, but the damage and utility are worth it. You should max it last, unless you are against a particularly squishy team, the pool is a better deterrent for melee anyway.