Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Malphite

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Hecarim based on 12 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Hecarim 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.

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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.

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Hecarim - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
33.3% WR
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Malphite vs Hecarim matchup - 66.7% win rate
Malphite
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 12
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.5
CS / min
1.0
607
DMG / min
594
11,582
Gold / game
10,900
654
Heal / min
211
1,190
DMG Mitigated / min
1,456
0.7
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hecarim vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 33.3%, giving Malphite a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Hecarim leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Hecarim
1.0Malphite
Hecarim edges out Malphite by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
607Hecarim
594Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Hecarim and Malphite, with only 12 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,582Hecarim
10,900Malphite
Hecarim earns 682 more gold per game than Malphite, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Hecarim slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.9Malphite
Both Hecarim 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
1,845Hecarim
1,667Malphite
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Malphite, healing and mitigating 178 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Malphite is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Malphite, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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

Early Game
Malphite
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim0.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite100.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Hecarim at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Malphite. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite has the edge early, but Hecarim gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Malphite
50.0% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.86%861.274812,78238.2%44.2%
44.05%841.372712,79442.9%44.9%
40.74%811.159211,58440.5%40.9%
40.26%771.367912,50645.2%37.0%
41.33%751.263511,22840.6%41.9%
54.84%621.166311,58748.3%60.6%
48.28%581.371512,67153.6%43.3%
49.12%571.173012,73365.2%38.2%
51.06%471.062811,47244.8%61.1%
43.18%441.272912,81744.4%42.3%
29.55%441.163912,23725.0%33.3%
37.21%431.162812,41930.0%43.5%
62.16%371.169412,95464.3%60.9%
47.22%361.266011,52144.4%50.0%
48.57%351.385512,56952.9%44.4%
50.00%341.174312,49837.5%61.1%
48.48%331.168111,69646.7%50.0%
56.25%321.167510,99360.0%50.0%
51.61%311.074313,57150.0%52.6%
38.71%311.181512,27646.7%31.3%
48.39%311.169912,84466.7%44.0%
53.33%301.070412,92645.5%57.9%
48.28%291.161310,23557.9%30.0%
52.17%231.181711,21353.3%50.0%
40.91%221.060810,64142.9%37.5%
57.14%211.184013,54055.6%58.3%
50.00%201.160211,61644.4%54.5%
44.44%181.386612,67528.6%54.5%
38.89%181.272211,74744.4%33.3%
50.00%181.269512,11750.0%50.0%
43.75%161.178914,09360.0%36.4%
50.00%161.490012,19742.9%55.6%
62.50%161.058212,24777.8%42.9%
62.50%161.587114,96875.0%58.3%
33.33%150.864211,36050.0%27.3%
60.00%150.970312,46650.0%66.7%
64.29%141.178611,88771.4%57.1%
42.86%141.483413,18650.0%33.3%
21.43%141.166512,59316.7%25.0%
78.57%141.172013,71566.7%81.8%
38.46%131.378612,47260.0%25.0%
33.33%121.063712,34220.0%42.9%
41.67%121.149113,14933.3%44.4%
33.33%121.560711,5820.0%50.0%
55.56%91.866211,28150.0%66.7%
66.67%91.276610,74462.5%100.0%
77.78%91.285711,86080.0%75.0%
25.00%81.154212,12425.0%25.0%
42.86%70.953510,30133.3%50.0%
57.14%71.481014,040100.0%50.0%
57.14%71.090514,03766.7%50.0%
66.67%61.31,29413,44550.0%100.0%
66.67%63.463812,47075.0%50.0%
20.00%52.255111,2750.0%33.3%
60.00%53.059213,8360.0%60.0%
20.00%50.946310,4510.0%50.0%
0.00%31.544313,1620.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Hecarim with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Malphite 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, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Malphite?

The best Hecarim build against Malphite includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 50.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Malphite?

No, Hecarim struggles against Malphite with only a 33.3% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Malphite?

When playing Hecarim against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malphite in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.