Best Maloch Build, Arcana & Guide for 2026

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Maloch

Maloch

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Maloch Item Build

Maloch Top Lane Build

Gilded Greaves Gilded Greaves Curse of Death Curse of Death Fafnir's Talon Fafnir's Talon Medallion of Troy Medallion of Troy Mail of Pain Mail of Pain Blade of Eternity Blade of Eternity

Maloch Support Build

Wildfire Unbind Wildfire Unbind Gilded Greaves Gilded Greaves Curse of Death Curse of Death Fenrir's Tooth Fenrir's Tooth Medallion of Troy Medallion of Troy Mail of Pain Mail of Pain

Maloch Full Damage Build (For Fun Only)

Gilded Greaves Gilded Greaves Curse of Death Curse of Death Voidsteel Blade Voidsteel Blade Fenrir's Tooth Fenrir's Tooth Death Sickle Death Sickle Blade of Eternity Blade of Eternity

Notes on Maloch's Item Build

Facing an enemy team with strong physical damage
Gilded GreavesGilded GreavesSonic BootsSonic Boots
If facing an enemy team with strong physical damage, switch to Sonic Boots Sonic Boots to increase durability.
Note
Build your support item depending on the specific match
Note
Only play Maloch Maloch full damage when your mechanical skill is clearly better than your opponent’s

Maloch Enchantments

Maloch Attack-Optimized Enchantments

Chaos Abyss

Chaos Abyss
Bloodthirst
I
Bloodthirst
Empower
II
Empower
Devilry
III
Devilry

Genesis City

Genesis City
Frost Orb
I
Frost Orb
Hunter
II
Hunter

Maloch Defense-Optimized Enchantments

Primal Forest

Primal Forest
Vigilance
I
Vigilance
Vitality
II
Vitality
Wooden Armor
III
Wooden Armor

Chaos Abyss

Chaos Abyss
Bloodthirst
I
Bloodthirst
Fortify
II
Fortify

Maloch Arcana

Maloch Attack-Optimized Arcana

Red III Crit Chance x2 Red III Crit Chance Red III Physical Attack x8 Red III Physical Attack Purple III Physical Attack-Movement Speed x10 Purple III Physical Attack-Movement Speed Green III Cooldown Reduction x10 Green III Cooldown Reduction

Maloch Defense-Optimized Arcana

Red III Crit Chance x2 Red III Crit Chance Red III Attack Speed-HP-Armor x8 Red III Attack Speed-HP-Armor Purple III HP-HP Regen-Movement Speed x10 Purple III HP-HP Regen-Movement Speed Green III Max HP-Cooldown Reduction x10 Green III Max HP-Cooldown Reduction

Maloch Support Spell

Flicker Flicker Sprint Sprint

Maloch Skill Order

Plunder Passive
Plunder Passive
Cleave 1
Cleave Skill 1
1 3 5 7 9 11
Souleater 2
Souleater Skill 2
2 6 10 13 14 15
Shock 3
Shock Skill 3
4 8 12

How to Play Maloch

How to Play Maloch
Video 1 Maloch Hero Introduction Guide | Arena of Valor - TiMi Studios
Video 2 Maloch Hero Breakdown | Gameplay - Arena of Valor
Video 3 Maloch is Completely UNKILLABLE with this Build! | Arena of Valor

How to Combo Maloch

Basic Combo

  • Shock 3
  • Cleave 1
  • Souleater 2
  • Basic Attack

Basic Maloch Maloch combo.

  1. Use Skill 3 Shock Shock to jump in, launch, and damage the enemy.
  2. Swing Skill 1 Cleave Cleave for damage.
  3. Activate Skill 2 Souleater Souleater to slow the enemy while creating a shield, then basic attack continuously for true damage and healing.

How to Use Maloch's Skills Effectively

  • Maloch Maloch ‘s range is longer than other melee heroes, so you don’t need to get too close when attacking.
  • Attack continuously right after any skill lands on an enemy hero for true damage and healing over 6 seconds (watch the icon and timer above Maloch Maloch ‘s head)
  • Charge Skill 1 while moving to keep the enemy within range to avoid missing.
  • Charge it then use Flicker Flicker to close in for a surprise hit.
  • Try to swing and hit as many enemy heroes as possible for more healing.
  • Use this skill to slow the enemy, then basic attack or cast Skill 1 Cleave Cleave for better effect.
  • Close in enough before casting to avoid missing, and try to hit as many targets as possible for a bigger shield.
  • Use this skill to open fights, contest objectives, cut off the enemy’s path, or escape a fight.
  • Take advantage of the crowd-control immunity while preparing to fly up to dodge enemy crowd control.
  • Jump into the middle of the enemy team in a fight for wide-area damage and to slow multiple targets.

How to Play Maloch in the Early Game

In the early game, Maloch Maloch is very strong in skill trades, so play a bit more proactively.

Continuously use Skill 1 Cleave Cleave to clear minions fast and attack the enemy, then take advantage of the healing from passive Plunder Plunder to hold your lane.

With these advantages, you can easily dominate your lane, setting the enemy back or even taking their turret early.

How to Play Maloch in the Mid Game

Once you have Skill 3 Shock Shock , Maloch Maloch becomes very useful in fights, so clear minions fast then rotate to gank and join fights.

A good strategy is to cut off the enemy’s path or hide in a bush, then use your ultimate to jump in and launch the enemy team to open the fight.

With abundant true damage, Maloch Maloch can duel any hero, but be careful of mobile enemy heroes who can kite him.

How to Play Maloch in the Late Game

By the late game, play a bit slower and more carefully when diving into the enemy formation with your ultimate to avoid getting deleted right after landing.

Always keep an eye on the enemy’s core damage dealer to seize the opportunity: use Skill 3 Shock Shock to fly in, then swing Skill 1 Cleave Cleave precisely to take them down, securing the fight.

Also use your ultimate sensibly to contest Dragon and Caesar when you see the enemy attacking them, which also increases your chances of winning the match.