- Avg Place
- 4.60
- Top 4 rate
- 48.5%
- 1st Place
- 9.5%
Malphite TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
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Monolith
4 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 43,033
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
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- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Malphite items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 43,033 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Crownguard, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor- Best full build
- 62.9%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 48.5%
- Games
- 43,033
Best items for Malphite in TFT Set 18
43,033 ranked gamesMalphite's best-in-slot items are Crownguard, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor. Crownguard is the standout: 58.2% top 4 when Malphite holds it, and players put it on Malphite in 15% of games.
- Top 4
- 58.2%
- vs Malphite avg
- +9.7%
- Played
- 15%
- Top 4
- 53.4%
- vs Malphite avg
- +4.9%
- Played
- 18%
- Top 4
- 52.8%
- vs Malphite avg
- +4.3%
- Played
- 36%
Best Malphite builds (3 items)
The best full Malphite build is Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor: 62.9% top 4 over 2,589 games, 14.4 points better than Malphite on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tank | 2,589 | 62.9% +14.4% | 14.0% | 3.91 |
| Tank | 773 | 55.7% +7.2% | 12.9% | 4.20 |
| Tank | 1,468 | 55.0% +6.5% | 12.0% | 4.24 |
| Tank | 2,216 | 54.7% +6.2% | 11.4% | 4.26 |
 Random items | — | 1,014 | 51.0% +2.5% | 10.3% | 4.46 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Malphite held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Malphite builds by role
100% of full Malphite builds are defensive items — players use Malphite as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Malphite's tank role in the game files.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 62.9% top 4 · 2,589 games
Every Malphite item ranked – TFT Set 18
Crownguard is the most reliable item on Malphite: 58.2% top 4 and held in 15% of games, against 48.5% for Malphite overall.
Top 4 vs Malphite average (48.5%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownguard | 6,470 | 15.0% | 58.2% | 58.3% |
| Spirit Visage | 7,876 | 18.3% | 53.4% | 53.5% |
| Warmog's Armor | 15,416 | 35.8% | 52.8% | 52.8% |
 Evenshroud | 1,538 | 3.6% | 54.3% | 54.4% |
 Protector's Vow | 2,654 | 6.2% | 53.3% | 53.4% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 24,132 | 56.1% | 51.9% | 51.9% |
 Adaptive Helm | 1,228 | 2.9% | 54.0% | 54.1% |
 Dragon's Claw | 4,554 | 10.6% | 52.7% | 52.7% |
 Bramble Vest | 3,179 | 7.4% | 52.9% | 52.9% |
 Ionic Spark | 1,393 | 3.2% | 53.7% | 53.8% |
 Steadfast Heart | 3,118 | 7.2% | 52.1% | 52.1% |
 Sunfire Cape | 3,970 | 9.2% | 51.4% | 51.4% |
| Thief's Gloves | 1,013 | 2.4% | 51.0% | 51.0% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Malphite need 3 items?
Yes — Malphite wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 54.3% of the time, against 33.4% with two. 66% of Malphite boards get all three.
- No items
- 40.1%18% of boards
- 1 item
- 38.0%7% of boards
- 2 items
- 33.4%10% of boards
- 3 items
- 54.3%66% of boards
What to slam on Malphite
Malphite's best builds use Giant's Belt and Chain Vest the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Malphite.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Malphite items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Malphite boards build the same core items as 2-star boards — the upgrade, not the items, is what changes.
★★ 2-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate66%59.6%
- Warmog's Armor43%60.1%
- Spirit Visage21%61.4%
- Crownguard19%64.4%
- Dragon's Claw12%60.8%
- Sunfire Cape10%60.5%
★★★ 3-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate77%97.9%
- Warmog's Armor49%97.3%
- Crownguard25%99.0%
- Spirit Visage24%100.0%
- Dragon's Claw15%98.2%
- Sunfire Cape9%97.1%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Malphite 3-star stats →
Malphite emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 20 different emblems, 23 artifacts and 18 radiant items on Malphite. The strongest so far is Executioner Emblem at 60.5% top 4.
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Malphite build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Malphite in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Malphite are Crownguard (58.2%), Spirit Visage (53.4%), and Warmog's Armor (52.8%), ranked by top-4 rate when Malphite holds them. Malphite finishes top 4 48.5% of the time overall, based on 43,033 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Malphite?
The strongest full build on Malphite is Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor: 62.9% top 4 and a 3.91 average placement over 2,589 games.
What should I slam first on Malphite?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Chain Vest: Malphite's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Crownguard has the best top-4 rate on Malphite.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Malphite?
Yes. Malphite with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 51.0% of the time against 48.5% on average, and players pick it in 2.4% of games.
Should Malphite be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Malphite builds are defensive items — players use Malphite as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Malphite's tank role in the game files.
Does Malphite need three items?
Yes — Malphite wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 54.3% of the time, against 33.4% with two. 66% of Malphite boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Malphite use?
3-star Malphite boards most often hold Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Crownguard; the top one finishes top 4 97.9% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Malphite?
Executioner Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Malphite: 60.5% top 4 over 38 games.