Talk:Malzahar/@comment-24016403-20131005211629/@comment-8468980-20131009180053

Outdated isn't the word imo. He's definitely more niche than a lot of picks as you mention and has some nasty counters (LEBLANC!) but he's still got use. His percentage Max HP damage, ranged suppression, and incredibly high single target damage make him an excellent melee killer in team fights.

Generally, it's a good thing if your team's bruiser or tank can force the enemy to pop their CDs on him (and not any primary damage dealer) but if he gets suppressed and evaporated before he can do anything then it's generally not a good thing.