Fiddlesticks - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Fiddlesticksvs Malphite

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fiddlesticks vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Fiddlesticks based on 15 games. Fiddlesticks wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup.

Fiddlesticks Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fiddlesticks 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.

Compare against an opponent
Malphite - 46.7% win rateMalphite(46.7%)
Fiddlesticks - 46.7% win rate in this matchup
Fiddlesticks
46.7% WR
VS
Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup - 53.3% win rate
Malphite
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Fiddlesticks vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 15
46.7%
Win Rate
53.3%
3.0
CS / min
2.4
723
DMG / min
558
9,500
Gold / game
9,258
456
Heal / min
156
595
DMG Mitigated / min
1,322
1.9
CC / min
0.9
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Fiddlesticks vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 46.7%, giving Malphite a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks 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.

Fiddlesticks vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.0Fiddlesticks
2.4Malphite
Fiddlesticks edges out Malphite 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 Fiddlesticks.
Damage
723Fiddlesticks
558Malphite
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Malphite by 165 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,500Fiddlesticks
9,258Malphite
Fiddlesticks and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 242 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.9Fiddlesticks
0.9Malphite
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Malphite, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Malphite should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,052Fiddlesticks
1,478Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 426 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Fiddlesticks Build Against Malphite

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Fiddlesticks needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fiddlesticks against Malphite are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Fiddlesticks an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fiddlesticks
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks55.6%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite44.4%
Late Game
Malphite
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks33.3%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite66.7%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Fiddlesticks. 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: Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Fiddlesticks primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Fiddlesticks rune vs MalphiteAxiom Arcanist - best Fiddlesticks rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Fiddlesticks rune vs MalphiteScorch - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Malphite
Domination rune tree - Fiddlesticks secondary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Fiddlesticks rune vs MalphiteCheap Shot - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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

Fiddlesticks 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
43.90%821.170311,41252.3%34.2%
46.75%771.181313,22348.0%46.1%
50.67%751.278513,10433.3%60.4%
64.41%590.972312,35760.9%66.7%
56.86%511.070912,35350.0%62.1%
60.00%501.178613,67153.3%62.9%
45.83%481.177812,60328.6%59.3%
46.34%411.171912,27750.0%43.5%
47.50%401.178511,89260.0%35.0%
55.56%361.080813,55958.3%54.2%
48.39%311.283213,01246.1%50.0%
43.33%301.177513,16657.1%39.1%
43.33%301.868412,05042.9%43.8%
37.93%291.484910,97343.8%30.8%
44.44%271.778611,39230.8%57.1%
65.38%261.281012,99953.9%76.9%
48.00%251.374712,40150.0%46.7%
54.17%241.067212,16863.6%46.1%
33.33%241.180114,21340.0%31.6%
47.83%231.071112,15953.9%40.0%
56.52%231.079912,32762.5%42.9%
43.48%231.381913,70657.1%37.5%
50.00%221.269311,04360.0%41.7%
47.62%211.076313,36560.0%43.8%
30.00%201.281310,82511.1%45.5%
42.11%190.984012,51237.5%45.5%
42.11%191.370812,19150.0%38.5%
52.63%193.479512,49771.4%41.7%
38.89%181.877311,66140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.175712,90250.0%60.0%
47.06%172.393613,85150.0%46.1%
37.50%161.383912,60837.5%37.5%
37.50%161.878712,63750.0%30.0%
60.00%151.76819,44683.3%44.4%
46.67%153.07239,50055.6%33.3%
64.29%141.592613,36233.3%87.5%
35.71%142.177713,07525.0%40.0%
71.43%141.969712,14250.0%80.0%
57.14%142.882811,20466.7%50.0%
57.14%141.063711,97385.7%28.6%
46.15%131.278013,069100.0%30.0%
38.46%132.178412,12114.3%66.7%
46.15%131.963210,24550.0%42.9%
33.33%121.371911,52066.7%22.2%
58.33%121.469412,60360.0%57.1%
54.55%112.494811,99180.0%33.3%
54.55%111.681311,877100.0%50.0%
63.64%112.076310,90260.0%66.7%
54.55%111.284014,79250.0%57.1%
54.55%111.66298,69225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.76658,96857.1%25.0%
54.55%112.056410,58640.0%66.7%
45.45%112.069410,82150.0%40.0%
27.27%111.95879,5670.0%37.5%
45.45%111.683811,9790.0%62.5%
63.64%111.161412,24560.0%66.7%
63.64%111.56969,41975.0%57.1%
60.00%102.198113,85680.0%40.0%
40.00%102.790410,56825.0%50.0%
40.00%105.175011,44550.0%37.5%
30.00%101.579311,05540.0%20.0%
22.22%91.67889,8220.0%33.3%
22.22%93.26218,91040.0%0.0%
66.67%91.072912,73775.0%60.0%
25.00%85.56819,31816.7%50.0%
37.50%82.26978,75525.0%50.0%
50.00%85.177811,99350.0%50.0%
14.29%71.21,12216,9670.0%20.0%
14.29%74.58918,6920.0%50.0%
28.57%71.67108,74025.0%33.3%
28.57%71.56038,96150.0%0.0%
57.14%73.27729,27550.0%66.7%
57.14%70.985513,270100.0%50.0%
28.57%72.260910,3320.0%50.0%
57.14%71.56139,52950.0%60.0%
57.14%73.37809,97266.7%50.0%
57.14%73.374610,965100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.37388,39560.0%100.0%
42.86%73.28179,41633.3%100.0%
85.71%71.45909,82966.7%100.0%
33.33%62.972413,01850.0%25.0%
33.33%65.31,09211,225100.0%0.0%
33.33%61.674511,02050.0%25.0%
33.33%64.989412,01825.0%50.0%
16.67%62.087010,51033.3%0.0%
66.67%62.057510,12150.0%75.0%
16.67%65.796511,87550.0%0.0%
50.00%62.085611,41450.0%50.0%
66.67%61.974112,634100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.694210,30733.3%66.7%
66.67%64.01,0059,68766.7%66.7%
0.00%61.66288,7890.0%0.0%
66.67%61.57159,97050.0%75.0%
100.00%55.21,09312,757100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.76137,78666.7%0.0%
60.00%51.45698,68666.7%50.0%
20.00%51.55788,80150.0%0.0%
40.00%51.857710,5210.0%50.0%
60.00%52.26999,81466.7%50.0%
60.00%54.578811,53966.7%50.0%
40.00%53.388610,58750.0%33.3%

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Fiddlesticks vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fiddlesticks do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Malphite with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Fiddlesticks build against Malphite?

The best Fiddlesticks build against Malphite includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fiddlesticks runes against Malphite?

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

Does Fiddlesticks counter Malphite?

No, Fiddlesticks struggles against Malphite with only a 46.7% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Fiddlesticks against Malphite?

When playing Fiddlesticks 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.