Ahrivs Malphite
Ahri vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ahri based on 6 games. Ahri wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Malphite matchup.
Ahri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri 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.
Who Wins the Ahri vs Malphite Matchup?
Ahri vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Ahri vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ahri's 33.3%, giving Malphite a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ahri controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ahri needs to press advantages before Malphite reaches their power spikes, while Malphite should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 510 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ahri 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.
Ahri vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Ahri, 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.
Best Ahri Build Against Malphite
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Malphite are Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ahri66.7%
Malphite33.3%Ahri0.0%Malphite100.0%Ahri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Ahri 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ahri. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ahri must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malphite reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malphite survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Ahri Runes Against Malphite
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ahri the best tools to compete against Malphite in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ahri'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 Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.25% | 112 | 6.3 | 793 | 10,850 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 45.00% | 100 | 6.2 | 926 | 11,574 | 35.6% | 52.7% | |
| 38.54% | 96 | 6.3 | 907 | 10,877 | 32.6% | 43.4% | |
| 43.48% | 92 | 6.7 | 810 | 11,293 | 50.0% | 38.9% | |
| 42.35% | 85 | 6.3 | 814 | 11,755 | 54.8% | 35.2% | |
| 54.22% | 83 | 6.2 | 794 | 11,769 | 58.6% | 51.9% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 6.3 | 922 | 12,566 | 47.6% | 52.0% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 6.3 | 743 | 10,615 | 40.6% | 52.9% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 6.0 | 789 | 11,655 | 45.0% | 48.8% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 6.1 | 809 | 11,188 | 39.1% | 45.0% | |
| 54.84% | 62 | 6.5 | 964 | 11,432 | 46.1% | 61.1% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 6.2 | 891 | 10,749 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 6.3 | 879 | 11,578 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 6.3 | 709 | 10,683 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 6.6 | 773 | 11,170 | 54.5% | 51.6% | |
| 35.29% | 51 | 6.0 | 803 | 10,418 | 27.3% | 41.4% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.3 | 805 | 11,581 | 58.8% | 48.4% | |
| 63.64% | 44 | 6.4 | 812 | 10,084 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 6.6 | 885 | 10,439 | 36.8% | 54.2% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 6.5 | 801 | 10,987 | 21.4% | 44.8% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.3 | 766 | 11,656 | 52.9% | 54.2% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 898 | 10,632 | 57.1% | 47.4% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.6 | 797 | 9,864 | 55.0% | 38.9% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 6.5 | 918 | 11,053 | 57.1% | 63.6% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.3 | 970 | 11,162 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 6.4 | 728 | 10,137 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.5 | 841 | 10,178 | 47.1% | 35.7% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 6.9 | 808 | 11,091 | 76.9% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 6.5 | 706 | 10,291 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.7 | 869 | 11,630 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 6.6 | 858 | 10,557 | 18.2% | 33.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 7.0 | 838 | 12,117 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 896 | 13,670 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.1 | 947 | 13,097 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.6 | 801 | 11,990 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.8 | 788 | 10,943 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 6.5 | 939 | 11,664 | 83.3% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.9 | 915 | 12,173 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 717 | 10,860 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 650 | 11,085 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.4 | 668 | 12,037 | 0.0% | 36.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.4 | 736 | 10,427 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 823 | 9,891 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 1,244 | 11,849 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 708 | 9,966 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.5 | 612 | 9,088 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.8 | 973 | 11,328 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 796 | 12,877 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 990 | 8,292 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 688 | 10,861 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 926 | 13,064 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,117 | 12,249 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,109 | 9,841 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 880 | 10,863 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 741 | 12,256 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 829 | 12,958 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 846 | 11,869 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 850 | 13,789 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 903 | 12,517 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 773 | 7,009 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,079 | 12,983 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 642 | 7,076 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 826 | 11,152 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,024 | 10,296 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Ahri vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ahri do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Ahri vs Malphite matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ahri's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Ahri do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Malphite with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ahri do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Ahri vs Malphite matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ahri vs Malphite matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Ahri with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Ahri build against Malphite?
The best Ahri build against Malphite includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ahri runes against Malphite?
The best Ahri runes against Malphite use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Ahri vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ahri counter Malphite?
No, Ahri struggles against Malphite with only a 33.3% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.
How do I play Ahri against Malphite?
When playing Ahri 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.