Talk:Malzahar/@comment-66.203.226.77-20111104230614/@comment-3512515-20111108013416

I always go RoA first. imo its mana crystal and health pots -> then boots/rush catalyst -> sorc. boots/RoA-> (this is where it can get iffy) i typically go hextech revolver then rush Deathcap.

My reasoning on the revolver is I really like spellvamp on Malz especially in a 1v1 situation, you can fight for a little bit, then throw down your suppression and heal up while they tick down completely turning the tables.

Abyssal scepter is also a great item on him. If you are really getting bashed in lane against another mage you can grab a null magic and upgrade it to Abyssal later so that you get some survivability without having damage fall off late-game.