Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Gravesvs Malphite

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 54.1% win rate (+8.2%) over Malphite based on 61 games. Graves holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Malphite matchup.

Graves Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Graves 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 - 54.1% win rateMalphite(54.1%)
Graves - 54.1% win rate in this matchup
Graves
54.1% WR
VS
Malphite vs Graves matchup - 45.9% win rate
Malphite
45.9% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Malphite Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 61
54.1%
Win Rate
45.9%
1.8
CS / min
1.2
743
DMG / min
596
14,414
Gold / game
12,544
315
Heal / min
210
699
DMG Mitigated / min
1,747
0.8
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
56.8%
Late Game WR
43.2%

Graves vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 61 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 54.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 45.9%, giving Graves a 8.2 percentage point advantage. Graves dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 943 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Graves vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.8Graves
1.2Malphite
Graves edges out Malphite by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
743Graves
596Malphite
Graves heavily out-damages Malphite by 148 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 Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,414Graves
12,544Malphite
Graves generates a commanding 1,870 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Graves
1.0Malphite
Both Graves and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,015Graves
1,957Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 943 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Graves Build Against Malphite

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Malphite are Hubris, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 54.5% win rate across 11 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 Graves vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves50.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite50.0%
Late Game
Graves
56.8%
+13.5% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves56.8%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite43.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Malphite, with Graves holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.8% win rate — 13.5 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Graves holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Graves Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Graves primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Graves rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Graves rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs MalphiteCoup de Grace - best Graves rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Graves rune vs MalphiteMagical Footwear - best Graves rune vs Malphite
68.8% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Graves to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Graves 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
43.85%2441.578013,75638.5%49.2%
46.28%2421.685314,49849.5%44.0%
51.03%1941.585914,29656.5%46.8%
52.08%1921.683414,48352.4%51.9%
53.01%1831.591114,30051.1%54.8%
46.82%1731.794115,10239.4%52.0%
49.04%1571.688014,36249.4%48.8%
39.17%1201.480113,19730.8%49.1%
47.90%1191.71,10014,22250.9%45.3%
46.96%1151.582614,46446.0%47.7%
45.22%1151.582314,72544.4%45.7%
51.82%1101.684714,30552.1%51.6%
40.78%1031.676914,10840.5%41.0%
56.12%981.886214,57848.9%62.3%
53.13%961.882213,82349.1%58.5%
44.21%951.476913,54246.3%42.6%
47.25%911.677314,19358.1%37.5%
44.44%901.579413,39940.7%51.6%
56.82%881.684714,42959.0%55.1%
55.81%861.591114,28851.2%60.0%
55.42%831.689814,32850.0%61.0%
59.04%831.787514,96360.0%58.3%
52.50%801.684514,98644.1%58.7%
53.25%771.684715,23452.0%53.9%
50.65%771.776913,61457.9%43.6%
41.33%751.778113,79339.4%42.9%
35.62%731.576312,80032.4%38.9%
45.07%711.680413,59145.5%44.7%
54.29%701.881914,38454.5%54.0%
64.71%681.889315,40955.6%70.7%
50.79%631.890215,54152.0%50.0%
41.94%621.680014,25040.7%42.9%
54.10%611.874314,41450.0%56.8%
30.00%601.682814,13716.7%38.9%
42.37%591.788713,09637.5%48.1%
51.72%581.894114,29457.1%46.7%
43.64%552.087113,67953.1%30.4%
38.89%541.578513,41533.3%42.4%
62.75%511.694714,80352.6%68.8%
47.92%481.475513,12450.0%45.0%
47.73%441.470913,34252.4%43.5%
51.22%411.685713,84635.3%62.5%
46.34%412.182714,12855.6%39.1%
55.00%401.786514,29545.5%66.7%
67.65%341.676014,34266.7%68.4%
41.18%341.594114,92745.0%35.7%
71.88%321.785115,25093.8%50.0%
28.13%321.493714,07921.4%33.3%
25.81%312.986614,14244.4%18.2%
61.29%312.580014,00864.3%58.8%
58.06%311.779614,67156.3%60.0%
56.67%301.582514,55945.5%63.2%
60.71%282.286213,98061.5%60.0%
46.43%282.079013,32631.3%66.7%
54.17%242.788815,34133.3%66.7%
50.00%201.769612,62346.1%57.1%
50.00%203.698513,63777.8%27.3%
68.42%192.292013,85975.0%63.6%
44.44%181.677714,25537.5%50.0%
44.44%182.395614,75983.3%25.0%
62.50%162.21,07217,49550.0%66.7%
26.67%151.471512,91222.2%33.3%
71.43%142.484316,335100.0%55.6%
53.85%132.073014,40766.7%42.9%
53.85%132.275512,46955.6%50.0%
75.00%122.21,00916,43860.0%85.7%
54.55%114.499313,97250.0%57.1%
70.00%102.069414,030100.0%50.0%
70.00%104.31,21715,993100.0%57.1%
40.00%101.590214,36350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.788712,76625.0%80.0%
66.67%92.01,04715,67950.0%71.4%
12.50%86.959911,58016.7%0.0%
37.50%82.263712,33540.0%33.3%
62.50%82.373215,55166.7%60.0%
50.00%64.776515,2510.0%75.0%
33.33%67.01,26214,23433.3%33.3%
66.67%64.799817,3790.0%66.7%
60.00%56.383513,7830.0%100.0%
60.00%54.586415,27166.7%50.0%
60.00%55.268411,42250.0%66.7%
60.00%58.599312,55775.0%0.0%

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Graves vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Malphite matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 45.9%, a 8.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 61 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Graves do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Malphite matchup with a 56.8% win rate compared to 43.2%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Malphite matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Malphite with a 54.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.2 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 61 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Malphite?

The best Graves build against Malphite includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 54.5% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Graves runes against Malphite?

The best Graves runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 68.8% win rate in the Graves vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Malphite?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 54.1% win rate. Graves strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Malphite?

When playing Graves 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.