Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gwenvs Malphite

AFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gwen wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.3%) over Malphite based on 32 games. Gwen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Malphite matchup.

Gwen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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 - 53.1% win rateMalphite(53.1%)
Gwen - 53.1% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
53.1% WR
VS
Malphite vs Gwen matchup - 46.9% win rate
Malphite
46.9% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Malphite Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 32
53.1%
Win Rate
46.9%
6.3
CS / min
5.6
758
DMG / min
687
10,513
Gold / game
9,654
256
Heal / min
113
859
DMG Mitigated / min
1,499
0.2
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Gwen vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.9%, giving Gwen a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Gwen 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 crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen 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.

Gwen vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Gwen
5.6Malphite
Gwen edges out Malphite by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gwen.
Damage
758Gwen
687Malphite
Gwen deals 71 more champion damage per minute than Malphite. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malphite choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gwen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,513Gwen
9,654Malphite
Gwen generates a commanding 859 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen 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
0.2Gwen
1.1Malphite
Malphite brings significantly more crowd control than Gwen, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malphite far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gwen should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,114Gwen
1,612Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 498 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Malphite

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Malphite are Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Gwen 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 Gwen vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen50.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite50.0%
Late Game
Gwen
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen57.1%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gwen and Malphite, with Gwen 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.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gwen 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 Gwen Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs MalphitePresence of Mind - best Gwen rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Overgrowth - best Gwen rune vs MalphiteBone Plating - best Gwen rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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

Gwen 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
44.21%956.586712,06040.5%46.5%
59.15%715.11,14312,10060.5%57.6%
59.09%666.197313,42873.1%50.0%
40.74%545.91,04611,80137.9%44.0%
48.08%526.090912,58741.4%56.5%
50.00%485.683612,11845.8%54.2%
42.55%476.91,17812,81836.8%46.4%
45.00%402.682413,40940.0%48.0%
47.37%387.093812,83143.8%50.0%
51.35%372.372713,30450.0%52.4%
34.29%356.787211,92850.0%23.8%
47.06%347.088711,83247.4%46.7%
38.24%341.165312,13535.0%42.9%
47.06%341.475613,39842.9%50.0%
60.61%335.585913,51353.9%65.0%
69.70%331.499914,92276.9%65.0%
53.13%326.375810,51350.0%57.1%
46.88%326.197412,82341.7%50.0%
28.13%321.672713,5296.3%50.0%
38.71%316.478612,82735.3%42.9%
50.00%306.291013,08245.5%52.6%
43.33%302.585013,59416.7%61.1%
50.00%306.492212,53972.7%36.8%
48.28%295.21,03512,26525.0%64.7%
60.71%286.481410,89383.3%43.8%
40.74%275.687912,25841.7%40.0%
38.46%265.487710,81233.3%42.9%
50.00%261.180712,93733.3%64.3%
40.00%254.871710,21330.8%50.0%
60.00%256.81,12112,47663.6%57.1%
58.33%246.376412,14055.6%60.0%
59.09%221.392214,69350.0%70.0%
36.36%221.480112,11945.5%27.3%
45.45%225.088413,67533.3%60.0%
42.86%212.569212,94070.0%18.2%
60.00%206.771411,34564.3%50.0%
50.00%206.596212,43033.3%63.6%
26.32%196.992514,53714.3%33.3%
47.37%196.984112,28341.7%57.1%
27.78%186.477611,89310.0%50.0%
55.56%186.974611,11666.7%44.4%
47.06%176.888011,65528.6%60.0%
18.75%166.482212,15628.6%11.1%
43.75%166.272911,94650.0%33.3%
46.67%153.291514,29237.5%57.1%
20.00%153.571812,37928.6%12.5%
26.67%156.165811,47022.2%33.3%
33.33%156.561010,57330.0%40.0%
57.14%146.899012,49016.7%87.5%
35.71%145.883612,82942.9%28.6%
71.43%145.178314,09083.3%62.5%
42.86%146.582912,93860.0%33.3%
35.71%145.877612,54328.6%42.9%
64.29%143.080914,100100.0%50.0%
61.54%136.069711,32771.4%50.0%
53.85%136.91,01512,15060.0%50.0%
33.33%124.883711,04740.0%28.6%
83.33%121.285615,833100.0%77.8%
25.00%121.974310,98912.5%50.0%
63.64%112.974211,04283.3%40.0%
72.73%113.41,06112,50866.7%80.0%
40.00%102.178311,83260.0%20.0%
22.22%94.071612,22025.0%20.0%
44.44%91.074013,1710.0%66.7%
77.78%97.11,06110,59175.0%100.0%
25.00%83.880310,68640.0%0.0%
12.50%81.388512,8670.0%14.3%
50.00%86.579417,0010.0%57.1%
37.50%81.560410,15233.3%50.0%
37.50%81.461310,48725.0%50.0%
62.50%86.61,07114,89066.7%60.0%
62.50%81.497115,62666.7%60.0%
57.14%71.296316,61850.0%60.0%
57.14%73.485911,53350.0%66.7%
42.86%74.898515,40050.0%33.3%
85.71%75.11,02510,28280.0%100.0%
85.71%71.078012,493100.0%75.0%
57.14%76.56689,12260.0%50.0%
66.67%63.270211,107100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.663413,29466.7%33.3%
66.67%61.21,06815,626100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.980112,78366.7%33.3%
33.33%61.670410,72025.0%50.0%
33.33%66.576311,60350.0%25.0%
20.00%55.967711,75050.0%0.0%
60.00%57.863811,53960.0%0.0%
40.00%50.863511,83050.0%33.3%
80.00%55.376413,261100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.978415,169100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.41,20814,69250.0%66.7%
80.00%56.61,04415,242100.0%75.0%

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Gwen vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Malphite matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.9%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gwen do against Malphite in the early game?

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

How does Gwen do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Malphite matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Malphite matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Malphite with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Malphite?

The best Gwen build against Malphite includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Malphite?

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

Does Gwen counter Malphite?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 53.1% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gwen against Malphite?

When playing Gwen 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.