Talk:Malzahar/@comment-4948122-20120520181302/@comment-166.248.73.253-20120526020445

^^ what he said. Also, consider that top is more gankable (at least from what IPL i've seen), and a more aggressive lane. Malz pre-6, + agression against a decent lane opponent = dead. So, i don't think i'ld be running a maz top, althought depending on your team comp and their jungler and all, it could definitely be done, but in high-elo play, i'ld advise against it.

Also, to ammend my previous statements on why Malz is fine as is: I recently looked over the competitive ranking and reasoning behind him being lower than i would have expected. He is counterable (potentially moreso than other AP carries) if the team knows how and focuses on doing so. Running a great Malzahar requires a great team behind you, making him something of a more situational pick than other AP carries, but in low ELO, or premades, he's definitely a powerhouse.