Aurora - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Auroravs Malphite

FMageAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurora vs Malphite is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aurora wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Malphite based on 8 games. Aurora wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Malphite matchup.

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Aurora Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora 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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Aurora - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Aurora
50.0% WR
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Malphite vs Aurora matchup - 50.0% win rate
Malphite
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Aurora vs Malphite Matchup?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.9
CS / min
5.8
799
DMG / min
708
11,469
Gold / game
11,229
165
Heal / min
94
438
DMG Mitigated / min
1,303
0.3
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Aurora vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Aurora vs Malphite matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 50.0%, giving Aurora a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurora controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurora 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 crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Malphite's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurora vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Aurora wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

Aurora is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aurora holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Aurora
5.8Malphite
Aurora and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
799Aurora
708Malphite
Aurora heavily out-damages Malphite by 91 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malphite should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aurora's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,469Aurora
11,229Malphite
Aurora and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 240 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Aurora
1.1Malphite
Malphite brings significantly more crowd control than Aurora, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malphite far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aurora should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
603Aurora
1,397Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 795 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurora Build Against Malphite

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Malphite are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Aurora an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aurora vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurora
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aurora early game win rateAurora66.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite33.3%
Late Game
Malphite
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Aurora late game win rateAurora40.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite60.0%

Aurora 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 Aurora 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Aurora. 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: Aurora 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 Aurora Runes Against Malphite

Domination rune tree - Aurora primary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Electrocute - best Aurora rune vs MalphiteSudden Impact - best Aurora rune vs MalphiteGrisly Mementos - best Aurora rune vs MalphiteUltimate Hunter - best Aurora rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Aurora secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Cut Down - best Aurora rune vs MalphitePresence of Mind - best Aurora rune vs Malphite
50.0% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Aurora maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malphite.


Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aurora'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 Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurora 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
51.47%686.099210,34751.6%51.4%
42.59%546.698211,23050.0%36.7%
40.00%506.384210,59636.0%44.0%
41.86%436.21,00312,52553.9%36.7%
34.21%385.988910,99038.5%32.0%
58.82%346.29679,94965.0%50.0%
47.06%345.81,10711,73958.3%40.9%
39.39%336.091911,55827.3%45.5%
45.45%336.181810,49046.7%44.4%
53.13%326.285311,80936.4%61.9%
54.84%315.587110,77942.9%64.7%
43.33%306.497711,82545.5%42.1%
60.00%306.099912,43445.5%68.4%
37.93%295.78939,61738.5%37.5%
35.71%286.177510,00338.5%33.3%
64.00%256.295912,09183.3%57.9%
54.17%246.01,07911,40720.0%78.6%
39.13%235.896510,03235.7%44.4%
30.43%236.381410,50025.0%33.3%
52.38%216.59089,67850.0%57.1%
60.00%206.51,0939,51358.3%62.5%
35.00%205.891010,17237.5%33.3%
38.89%185.81,02411,38840.0%38.5%
38.89%186.288910,67814.3%54.5%
47.06%175.891010,55842.9%50.0%
58.82%176.31,16811,40360.0%58.3%
43.75%165.488510,93762.5%25.0%
40.00%156.592212,00160.0%30.0%
33.33%155.898411,98825.0%36.4%
38.46%137.388010,47057.1%16.7%
33.33%125.81,18611,08433.3%33.3%
16.67%126.177811,1400.0%25.0%
54.55%116.689711,28150.0%57.1%
54.55%116.21,10213,10125.0%71.4%
63.64%115.792711,57950.0%71.4%
50.00%107.11,08213,63933.3%57.1%
30.00%106.287911,17850.0%25.0%
30.00%105.17449,26642.9%0.0%
20.00%105.81,08013,52450.0%0.0%
40.00%105.776010,13816.7%75.0%
33.33%96.81,1329,64533.3%33.3%
77.78%96.41,06413,140100.0%66.7%
25.00%85.975211,92033.3%20.0%
50.00%85.979911,46966.7%40.0%
62.50%85.71,11712,220100.0%40.0%
37.50%86.499311,8070.0%50.0%
57.14%76.31,19313,477100.0%50.0%
100.00%76.01,09711,009100.0%100.0%
42.86%76.57029,09250.0%33.3%
42.86%75.486011,74550.0%40.0%
42.86%76.21,05712,97250.0%40.0%
42.86%76.486212,89033.3%50.0%
57.14%75.81,21413,703100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.21,12812,5450.0%66.7%
33.33%65.81,2338,1600.0%66.7%
50.00%67.91,11710,64533.3%66.7%
40.00%57.08298,98966.7%0.0%
60.00%55.61,09412,992100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.61,12613,7310.0%0.0%
60.00%55.695413,5130.0%60.0%
60.00%55.91,11711,82050.0%66.7%
40.00%56.91,08313,69050.0%33.3%
60.00%55.07078,462100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.61,14613,5410.0%50.0%
60.00%55.895313,644100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.31,0089,5990.0%50.0%
80.00%56.29789,95875.0%100.0%
40.00%56.288910,24966.7%0.0%
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Aurora vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurora do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Malphite matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aurora do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Aurora has the advantage against Malphite with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Aurora players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurora do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Aurora vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurora vs Malphite matchup?

Aurora wins the matchup against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Aurora is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurora build against Malphite?

The best Aurora build against Malphite includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurora runes against Malphite?

The best Aurora runes against Malphite use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurora counter Malphite?

Yes, Aurora has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate. Aurora slightly edges out Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Aurora against Malphite?

When playing Aurora against Malphite, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.