Gragasvs Malphite
Gragas vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 59.1% win rate (+18.2%) over Gragas based on 22 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Malphite matchup.
Gragas Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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 Gragas vs Malphite Matchup?
Gragas vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Gragas vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 59.1% win rate compared to Gragas's 40.9%, giving Malphite a 18.2 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gragas 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 Gragas leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gragas 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.
Gragas vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Gragas is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gragas holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gragas Build Against Malphite
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Malphite are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gragas 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 Gragas vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gragas36.4%
Malphite63.6%Gragas45.5%Malphite54.5%Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Gragas. 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Gragas. 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. Gragas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Gragas Runes Against Malphite
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Gragas the best tools to compete against Malphite in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.25% | 51 | 5.6 | 749 | 9,489 | 28.6% | 47.8% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 5.2 | 742 | 11,543 | 53.3% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 5.9 | 726 | 10,484 | 53.9% | 54.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 812 | 10,578 | 46.1% | 55.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.9 | 867 | 10,573 | 22.2% | 47.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.2 | 886 | 10,351 | 55.6% | 61.5% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.1 | 699 | 10,252 | 33.3% | 38.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.9 | 714 | 11,495 | 88.9% | 27.8% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 4.9 | 919 | 11,055 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 707 | 9,382 | 64.3% | 30.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 5.9 | 801 | 10,325 | 66.7% | 73.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.4 | 756 | 9,788 | 36.4% | 45.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 4.3 | 839 | 11,693 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 0.8 | 673 | 10,031 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 891 | 11,218 | 22.2% | 27.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 1,002 | 9,958 | 70.0% | 40.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.0 | 761 | 11,709 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 4.9 | 646 | 9,691 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 4.5 | 933 | 11,983 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 5.1 | 902 | 11,126 | 28.6% | 54.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 820 | 13,785 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.6 | 787 | 12,634 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.3 | 856 | 10,425 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.4 | 758 | 10,798 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 766 | 10,249 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.8 | 746 | 8,782 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.0 | 763 | 11,101 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.0 | 843 | 11,367 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 723 | 10,280 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.1 | 703 | 10,381 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.1 | 913 | 10,279 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.8 | 840 | 11,327 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 666 | 13,244 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.4 | 732 | 12,766 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.0 | 629 | 10,437 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 800 | 9,855 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.5 | 748 | 10,841 | 20.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 746 | 10,073 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.6 | 655 | 12,550 | 100.0% | 11.1% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.5 | 894 | 11,728 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 812 | 10,394 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.1 | 724 | 11,161 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 821 | 10,490 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 4.9 | 591 | 9,409 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.1 | 890 | 10,201 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.7 | 558 | 11,278 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 608 | 11,361 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.3 | 746 | 10,267 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.5 | 796 | 10,029 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 819 | 11,228 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 865 | 11,202 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 782 | 11,744 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 819 | 9,608 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 759 | 10,343 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 556 | 9,804 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 744 | 10,639 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 656 | 12,072 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.9 | 654 | 9,912 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.9 | 744 | 10,845 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.4 | 774 | 11,128 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.5 | 812 | 11,688 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.8 | 962 | 13,019 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.8 | 819 | 10,035 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.7 | 630 | 9,630 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 898 | 14,723 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 888 | 9,497 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 647 | 7,545 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 757 | 11,698 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 719 | 10,172 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.4 | 686 | 11,653 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 682 | 10,174 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,130 | 13,246 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.1 | 943 | 12,642 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.0 | 882 | 8,637 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 519 | 8,543 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 659 | 8,493 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 920 | 12,999 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,972 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 800 | 11,792 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.3 | 851 | 8,899 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.4 | 708 | 12,633 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 807 | 10,891 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 558 | 7,207 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 624 | 10,398 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.6 | 808 | 12,144 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 705 | 7,024 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 701 | 11,934 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 631 | 10,392 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 754 | 10,199 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 882 | 12,067 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 658 | 11,701 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 901 | 14,420 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 549 | 14,129 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 711 | 9,155 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 755 | 10,084 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 676 | 8,948 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Gragas vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gragas do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Gragas vs Malphite matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to Gragas's 40.9%, a 18.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gragas do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Gragas with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gragas do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Gragas vs Malphite matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gragas vs Malphite matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Gragas with a 59.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 18.2 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Gragas build against Malphite?
The best Gragas build against Malphite includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Lich Bane with Sorcerer'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 Gragas runes against Malphite?
The best Gragas runes against Malphite use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Gragas vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gragas counter Malphite?
No, Gragas struggles against Malphite with only a 40.9% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Gragas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.
How do I play Gragas against Malphite?
When playing Gragas 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.