Talk:Malzahar/@comment-5211662-20150417011907/@comment-25798210-20150504111815

I agree that it those feel like 6 item slots just isn't enough for Malzahar. He makes good use of so many stats and it does feel like when you choose one item over another you feel like your missing out on something. My advice for you is be creative and find a build that works for you.

I try lots of different Malzahar builds and they can all work. For example I've had success with this build before (No particular order): Athenes Unholy Grail, Voidstaff, Deathcap, CDR Boots, Hextech Gunblade and either a Liandries torment if there team is tanky or else Zhonyas.

I have AP, magic penetration, sustain, Max CDR, virtually eliminated my mana problems, I have a slow that I can activate and some AD. I find that an early revolver is very useful as E is considered a single target spell and it restores my health and mana in laning phase.

I find that having max CDR means that I can heal more from spellvamp. Also I am making great use of my passive because I can have more voidling up at once without having to worry about mana and they also deal more damage with the AD I bought. Personally I think people underrate his passive when playing him AP.