Talk:Malzahar/@comment-1920550-20140527140955/@comment-8468980-20140626035202

"But to set some points right: His q has the potential to be a CC as powerfull as Amumus ultimate."

No offense but um... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhckuhUxcgA

"His w pairs up extremely well with any kind of CC, especially Morgana q. But people seem to underestimate its power if combined with Rylais - you technically get a Ziggs like minefield. I never had problems with my mobility thanks to this."

I agree that W works real well with multi-target moveblock CC. It's really doesn't become Zigg's minefield with rylai's (Minefield slows for 40%, Rylai's slows for 15% on aoe/dots), plus rushing rylai's just so you can slow a guy is a huge waste of gold and time. I'm not sure how this made as big of an impact on your gameplay as you believe it did.

"His e makes it easy for you to farm"

100% agree, Malz needs some easier safe farming since all of his moveblock is tied to his ulti and he can't burst someone down until fed.

"which allows you to roam,"

I wouldn't recommend it. He's slow (watch your laning opponent take advantage of your absence and shove their lane), medium ranged (he won't be initiating from bush very well), and still can't nuke someone for most of their hp.

Instead I'd recommend a few different strats based on who your lane opponent is:

1. If you're against someone like Ryze, Karthus, Veig, or Aniv. I'd recommend trying to bully them out of lane with your superior trades.

2. If you're against Ori, Brand, Annie, Lux, or somebody who has a stronger laning phase than you, try to abuse your ability to farm as safely as possible or get really good with your Q to keep them from trying to trade with you.

3. If you're against an assassin, let them push and allow them to roam, then sove your lane and kick their tower down. Malz, can shove well and his minions helps to tank and damage towers. Also, Malz lanes against assassins rather well too, if you feel you can outplay them, try to land a Q>E combo on them to keep their HP and their bravery low.