Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Blitzcrankvs Malphite

BTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Blitzcrank based on 7 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Blitzcrank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup.

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Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank 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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Blitzcrank - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
42.9% WR
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Malphite vs Blitzcrank matchup - 57.1% win rate
Malphite
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
1.0
CS / min
1.6
304
DMG / min
581
8,198
Gold / game
9,040
95
Heal / min
64
975
DMG Mitigated / min
935
1.5
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Blitzcrank vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 42.9%, giving Malphite a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Blitzcrank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Blitzcrank reaches their power spikes, while Blitzcrank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Malphite leads by 277 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Blitzcrank 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.

Blitzcrank vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Blitzcrank
1.6Malphite
Malphite edges out Blitzcrank by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malphite.
Damage
304Blitzcrank
581Malphite
Malphite heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 277 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Malphite's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,198Blitzcrank
9,040Malphite
Malphite generates a commanding 842 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Malphite consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Blitzcrank
1.1Malphite
Blitzcrank provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Malphite, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Blitzcrank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,070Blitzcrank
999Malphite
Blitzcrank heals and mitigates 71 more damage per minute than Malphite, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Blitzcrank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Malphite.

Best Blitzcrank Build Against Malphite

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Malphite are Frozen Heart, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank0.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite100.0%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Blitzcrank. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Blitzcrank at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Malphite. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite has the edge early, but Blitzcrank gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Blitzcrank Runes Against Malphite

Resolve rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Aftershock - best Blitzcrank rune vs MalphiteDemolish - best Blitzcrank rune vs MalphiteConditioning - best Blitzcrank rune vs MalphiteOvergrowth - best Blitzcrank rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Blitzcrank rune vs MalphiteCosmic Insight - best Blitzcrank rune vs Malphite
66.7% WR

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


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

Blitzcrank 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
48.75%2401.03488,37340.2%55.1%
51.98%1770.93518,81150.8%52.6%
50.37%1351.03558,40449.1%51.3%
49.61%1291.03758,56952.8%47.4%
56.48%1081.13558,27559.1%54.7%
46.67%1050.93548,35341.0%50.0%
52.08%961.03508,51948.5%54.0%
50.57%870.93858,89446.4%52.5%
38.03%710.93598,19333.3%41.5%
51.56%641.03758,27357.7%47.4%
52.38%631.03167,91251.6%53.1%
58.33%601.03218,40559.3%57.6%
58.93%560.93478,77460.0%58.3%
61.82%551.03378,23676.0%50.0%
45.45%551.03528,79431.8%54.5%
59.26%541.03538,91943.8%65.8%
43.14%510.93898,68939.1%46.4%
47.92%481.03258,77350.0%47.1%
55.32%471.03508,02362.5%47.8%
44.68%470.93867,59358.3%30.4%
44.68%471.03929,02752.6%39.3%
57.78%451.03508,89761.1%55.6%
61.36%440.93208,58347.1%70.4%
35.71%421.03658,66535.7%35.7%
47.62%420.93638,47564.7%36.0%
55.00%401.23708,37346.7%60.0%
48.57%351.03698,48853.9%45.5%
43.33%301.04037,83442.9%43.8%
66.67%270.93618,56445.5%81.3%
37.04%270.94149,51037.5%36.8%
52.00%251.23938,86560.0%46.7%
37.50%241.23547,72440.0%35.7%
58.33%240.93827,89854.5%61.5%
52.17%231.03878,01637.5%60.0%
38.10%211.03168,10844.4%33.3%
70.59%171.246910,35350.0%81.8%
50.00%161.03948,66366.7%40.0%
57.14%141.341910,63333.3%63.6%
63.64%111.03157,67175.0%57.1%
44.44%91.33246,31040.0%50.0%
77.78%90.83327,66880.0%75.0%
50.00%81.14859,9120.0%80.0%
12.50%80.93177,5980.0%20.0%
42.86%71.03048,1980.0%50.0%
0.00%71.33807,9870.0%0.0%
66.67%60.93659,76650.0%100.0%
33.33%61.947710,3690.0%40.0%
83.33%60.73549,397100.0%75.0%
50.00%61.33648,35633.3%66.7%
60.00%51.13738,82966.7%50.0%
20.00%51.14037,2450.0%33.3%
80.00%51.04345,679100.0%0.0%

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Blitzcrank vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Blitzcrank do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Blitzcrank with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Malphite?

The best Blitzcrank build against Malphite includes Frozen Heart, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Blitzcrank runes against Malphite?

The best Blitzcrank runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Blitzcrank vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Blitzcrank counter Malphite?

No, Blitzcrank struggles against Malphite with only a 42.9% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Blitzcrank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Malphite?

When playing Blitzcrank against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malphite in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.