Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Malphite

FMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Azir based on 6 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Malphite matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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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Malphite - 33.3% win rateMalphite(33.3%)
Azir - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Azir
33.3% WR
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Malphite vs Azir matchup - 66.7% win rate
Malphite
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Azir vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.6
CS / min
5.5
1,004
DMG / min
919
14,298
Gold / game
14,763
79
Heal / min
105
670
DMG Mitigated / min
1,771
0.5
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Azir vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Azir 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 Azir's 33.3%, giving Malphite a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir 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.

Azir vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Azir
5.5Malphite
Azir significantly out-farms Malphite by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Malphite players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,004Azir
919Malphite
Azir heavily out-damages Malphite by 85 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 Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,298Azir
14,763Malphite
Malphite earns 465 more gold per game than Azir, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Malphite slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Azir
1.2Malphite
Malphite provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Azir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
749Azir
1,876Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 1,127 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Malphite

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Malphite are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Azir 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 Azir vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir0.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite100.0%
Late Game
Malphite
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir40.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite60.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Azir. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Azir. 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. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs MalphitePresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs MalphiteCut Down - best Azir rune vs Malphite
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Transcendence - best Azir rune vs MalphiteScorch - best Azir rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Azir vs Malphite matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Azir's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Azir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Azir 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 Azir vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Azir with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Malphite?

The best Azir build against Malphite includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Malphite?

The best Azir runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Malphite?

No, Azir struggles against Malphite with only a 33.3% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Azir against Malphite?

When playing Azir 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.