Aatrox - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Aatroxvs Malphite

DFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aatrox vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 54.9% win rate (+9.9%) over Aatrox based on 71 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup.

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Aatrox Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Aatrox - 45.1% win rate in this matchup
Aatrox
45.1% WR
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Malphite vs Aatrox matchup - 54.9% win rate
Malphite
54.9% WR

Who Wins the Aatrox vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 71
45.1%
Win Rate
54.9%
6.2
CS / min
5.7
704
DMG / min
765
10,647
Gold / game
10,023
524
Heal / min
129
1,195
DMG Mitigated / min
2,056
1.0
CC / min
1.2
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
44.7%
Late Game WR
55.3%

Aatrox vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Aatrox vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 54.9% win rate compared to Aatrox's 45.1%, giving Malphite a 9.9 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aatrox players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 466 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Malphite overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aatrox vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Aatrox
5.7Malphite
Aatrox edges out Malphite by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aatrox.
Damage
704Aatrox
765Malphite
Malphite deals 61 more champion damage per minute than Aatrox. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aatrox choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,647Aatrox
10,023Malphite
Aatrox earns 624 more gold per game than Malphite, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aatrox slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Aatrox
1.2Malphite
Both Aatrox and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,719Aatrox
2,185Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Aatrox, healing and mitigating 466 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aatrox is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aatrox, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aatrox Build Against Malphite

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Malphite are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox45.5%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite54.5%
Late Game
Malphite
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox44.7%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite55.3%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.3% win rate — 10.5 points above Aatrox. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aatrox players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aatrox Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Aatrox primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Aatrox rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Aatrox rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Aatrox rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Aatrox rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Aatrox secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Bone Plating - best Aatrox rune vs MalphiteRevitalize - best Aatrox rune vs Malphite
55.9% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Aatrox the best tools to compete against Malphite in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aatrox matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
39.53%1295.681410,80940.8%38.8%
48.81%845.880011,37339.3%53.6%
44.00%756.087411,43948.1%41.7%
49.30%716.282812,05972.0%37.0%
45.07%716.270410,64745.5%44.7%
49.28%696.587510,82148.3%50.0%
67.21%616.41,39812,31875.0%62.2%
47.54%616.387312,48056.5%42.1%
48.21%565.878210,21036.0%58.1%
50.00%546.288511,82044.4%52.8%
45.28%536.288110,56956.0%35.7%
56.86%515.589910,62769.2%44.0%
41.18%515.782811,94131.6%46.9%
32.65%496.583010,94629.2%36.0%
54.76%425.41,06812,23655.0%54.5%
57.14%425.71,03212,09061.1%54.2%
46.15%396.694411,19250.0%44.4%
60.53%386.085611,95757.1%62.5%
35.14%375.58709,07528.6%43.8%
43.24%376.197211,59540.0%44.4%
72.22%365.975512,30277.8%70.4%
31.43%356.07869,86023.5%38.9%
42.86%353.077510,35338.9%47.1%
44.12%341.677911,25652.9%35.3%
52.94%346.276511,20946.7%57.9%
54.55%336.01,10112,78866.7%50.0%
45.45%335.472811,80045.5%45.5%
63.64%335.885110,98852.9%75.0%
50.00%325.976011,30461.5%42.1%
48.28%296.598212,03044.4%50.0%
51.72%296.01,30012,89063.6%44.4%
46.15%261.271410,26637.5%60.0%
48.00%255.692612,89942.9%50.0%
76.00%255.286512,31487.5%70.6%
48.00%250.973412,48575.0%35.3%
40.00%252.464610,91846.1%33.3%
54.17%246.395013,46575.0%43.8%
65.22%235.088111,54954.5%75.0%
60.87%236.01,06511,77487.5%46.7%
43.48%236.387312,18957.1%37.5%
56.52%235.783812,51160.0%55.6%
42.86%216.090410,76822.2%58.3%
35.00%202.16849,77350.0%25.0%
60.00%205.994912,01557.1%61.5%
35.00%205.591510,18530.0%40.0%
60.00%202.087313,09925.0%83.3%
57.89%195.78449,45440.0%77.8%
57.89%195.79369,93863.6%50.0%
63.16%191.577611,57566.7%57.1%
55.56%183.578711,337100.0%33.3%
33.33%182.168211,03330.0%37.5%
27.78%182.294511,38633.3%25.0%
47.06%175.882712,21840.0%50.0%
37.50%165.17509,85528.6%44.4%
43.75%166.077210,61750.0%37.5%
62.50%165.879312,02971.4%55.6%
60.00%151.977011,00142.9%75.0%
60.00%156.01,08512,82166.7%58.3%
60.00%152.179011,37142.9%75.0%
57.14%141.687814,13860.0%55.6%
21.43%140.883813,20633.3%18.2%
46.15%135.47619,2810.0%66.7%
58.33%123.997813,69350.0%66.7%
66.67%122.77198,70457.1%80.0%
36.36%110.961113,11350.0%28.6%
30.00%100.76287,74533.3%25.0%
60.00%100.881411,40450.0%66.7%
60.00%103.094511,88966.7%50.0%
44.44%90.876913,1850.0%57.1%
66.67%91.575015,04350.0%80.0%
55.56%92.962213,28150.0%57.1%
55.56%91.678013,15240.0%75.0%
44.44%95.199412,05433.3%50.0%
44.44%92.484914,6600.0%66.7%
62.50%83.287512,17066.7%60.0%
42.86%70.886414,340100.0%20.0%
71.43%76.885812,63966.7%75.0%
71.43%72.680010,53475.0%66.7%
16.67%61.584712,41950.0%0.0%
66.67%60.958211,410100.0%0.0%
50.00%65.999710,21333.3%66.7%
33.33%60.75808,18325.0%50.0%
16.67%60.86429,21733.3%0.0%
50.00%65.65987,30050.0%50.0%
60.00%50.661611,88166.7%50.0%
80.00%53.878410,988100.0%50.0%

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Aatrox vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aatrox do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to Aatrox's 45.1%, a 9.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aatrox do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Aatrox with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aatrox do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to 44.7%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 54.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.9 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.

What is the best Aatrox build against Malphite?

The best Aatrox build against Malphite includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aatrox runes against Malphite?

The best Aatrox runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.9% win rate in the Aatrox vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aatrox counter Malphite?

No, Aatrox struggles against Malphite with only a 45.1% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Aatrox against Malphite?

When playing Aatrox against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malphite has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.