Hecarimvs Malphite
Hecarim vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite based on 10 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup.
Hecarim Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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.
Malphite(60.0%)Who Wins the Hecarim vs Malphite Matchup?
Hecarim vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Hecarim vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, giving Hecarim a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim 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 Malphite leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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.
Hecarim vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Hecarim Build Against Malphite
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Malphite are Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Hecarim vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Hecarim80.0%Malphite20.0%Hecarim40.0%Malphite60.0%Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Hecarim 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Hecarim. 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: Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Malphite
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.07% | 89 | 1.0 | 654 | 12,658 | 43.2% | 48.9% | |
| 52.63% | 76 | 1.1 | 685 | 12,706 | 58.1% | 45.5% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 1.0 | 660 | 12,984 | 51.6% | 41.9% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 1.1 | 748 | 12,521 | 44.4% | 43.5% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 1.2 | 707 | 13,548 | 42.9% | 53.3% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 1.1 | 729 | 13,817 | 55.6% | 43.6% | |
| 35.71% | 56 | 1.1 | 679 | 11,751 | 30.6% | 45.0% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 1.1 | 731 | 12,785 | 51.6% | 54.2% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.3 | 622 | 12,552 | 62.5% | 45.8% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.0 | 664 | 12,055 | 73.3% | 45.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.2 | 757 | 13,820 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.1 | 781 | 12,851 | 38.9% | 53.3% | |
| 31.25% | 32 | 1.0 | 729 | 13,208 | 38.5% | 26.3% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 1.2 | 804 | 13,467 | 53.3% | 37.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 787 | 12,858 | 52.9% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 744 | 12,638 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.0 | 639 | 13,034 | 54.5% | 47.4% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.2 | 776 | 12,395 | 36.8% | 30.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.2 | 780 | 14,334 | 27.3% | 38.9% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 1.2 | 632 | 13,019 | 69.2% | 56.3% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.2 | 894 | 13,453 | 58.8% | 54.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.3 | 746 | 12,899 | 41.7% | 60.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.3 | 850 | 14,198 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 680 | 11,556 | 37.5% | 22.2% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.1 | 844 | 13,741 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.1 | 606 | 11,512 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.2 | 629 | 12,054 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.1 | 827 | 11,825 | 78.6% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.2 | 567 | 11,912 | 30.8% | 37.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 748 | 13,346 | 55.6% | 18.2% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 635 | 12,041 | 27.3% | 77.8% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.4 | 812 | 14,796 | 42.9% | 58.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 630 | 12,011 | 27.3% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 730 | 12,984 | 71.4% | 22.2% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.3 | 709 | 13,466 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 818 | 13,164 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.3 | 813 | 14,819 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.5 | 890 | 14,878 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 1.5 | 799 | 14,487 | 16.7% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 724 | 12,987 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 753 | 11,818 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 772 | 14,983 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 723 | 12,983 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 712 | 13,588 | 66.7% | 12.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 558 | 10,179 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.0 | 696 | 13,090 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 625 | 12,875 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.0 | 602 | 13,248 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.5 | 748 | 14,235 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 638 | 13,948 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 806 | 14,213 | 100.0% | 85.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 624 | 14,399 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.5 | 792 | 11,966 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 461 | 10,833 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 866 | 16,594 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 751 | 13,701 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 838 | 11,586 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Hecarim vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Hecarim do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Hecarim do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Hecarim do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup?
Hecarim wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Hecarim build against Malphite?
The best Hecarim build against Malphite includes Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Hecarim runes against Malphite?
The best Hecarim runes against Malphite use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Hecarim counter Malphite?
Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Hecarim against Malphite?
When playing Hecarim 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.