Who is Mal in Descendants 2?

Daughter of Maleficent, leader of the VKs, struggles with her evil heritage while becoming queen.

What are Mal's abilities?

Mal's abilities include dark magic, leadership, strategic planning, combat skills, empathy.

Mal has 8 mapped relationships in Descendants 2. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Mal — Romantic Girlfriend — Ben (Mitchell Hope)
Mal struggles with her new celebrity life as the girlfriend of King Ben... Mal confesses her love for Ben and kisses him, breaking the spell.
Mal — Alliance Teammate — Evie (Sofia Carson)
She confides her issues in her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay... The group flee back to Auradon together.
Mal — Alliance Teammate — Carlos (Cameron Boyce)
She confides her issues in her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay... Carlos creates a replica wand with Jay.
Mal — Alliance Teammate — Jay (Booboo Stewart)
She confides her issues in her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay... Jay helps create the fake wand.
Mal — Conflict Rival — Uma (China Anne McClain)
Mal returns to the Isle, now ruled by her former rival Uma... Mal and Uma arm wrestle for Ben and Fairy Godmother's wand.
Mal — Professional Client — Dizzy (Anna Cathcart)
Mal visits hairstylist Dizzy Tremaine... who restores her signature purple hair... Evie requests that Dizzy be allowed to attend Auradon Prep.
Mal — Professional Mentee — Fairy Godmother (Melanie Paxson)
Mal surrenders her spell book to Fairy Godmother at the end; Mal relies on her mother's spell book earlier.
Mal — Social Acquaintance — Jane (Brenna D'Amico)
Carlos wishes to ask Jane to the Cotillion... Jane unveils a stained glass display during the event.