Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Hecarimvs Malphite

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Hecarim wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Malphite based on 12 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and 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 - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
75.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Hecarim matchup - 25.0% win rate
Malphite
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Malphite Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 12
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
745
DMG / min
626
10,450
Gold / game
8,674
673
Heal / min
200
1,237
DMG Mitigated / min
1,424
0.8
CC / min
1.0
85.7%
Early Game WR
14.3%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

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, Hecarim wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 25.0%, giving Hecarim a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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 0.2s 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 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
1.1Hecarim
1.0Malphite
Hecarim and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
745Hecarim
626Malphite
Hecarim heavily out-damages Malphite by 119 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 Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,450Hecarim
8,674Malphite
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,776 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.8Hecarim
1.0Malphite
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
1,909Hecarim
1,624Malphite
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Malphite, healing and mitigating 286 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

Gluttonous Greaves 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 100.0% 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
Hecarim
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim85.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite14.3%
Late Game
Hecarim
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim60.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite40.0%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 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.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Malphite
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Celerity - best Hecarim rune vs MalphiteNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.25%1431.169112,73955.7%42.7%
51.16%1291.165812,18059.7%43.3%
37.80%1271.163412,06939.0%36.8%
45.24%1261.065212,15540.0%50.0%
51.67%1201.268213,32550.0%52.9%
50.00%1081.066012,67754.0%46.5%
43.00%1001.166912,21049.1%36.2%
51.65%911.267212,06658.3%44.2%
40.00%901.261412,71946.1%35.3%
48.28%871.166412,79059.5%37.8%
46.43%841.272213,81342.9%49.0%
40.91%661.172412,82536.0%43.9%
38.10%631.172213,34339.1%37.5%
44.83%581.268812,76345.8%44.1%
69.81%531.179813,53069.2%70.4%
67.92%531.069412,13572.4%62.5%
57.69%521.172313,57270.8%46.4%
58.00%501.065512,96873.9%44.4%
50.00%501.274013,80557.1%44.8%
41.67%481.271312,73540.9%42.3%
53.19%471.176813,34850.0%56.0%
52.27%441.164712,64627.8%69.2%
37.21%431.160611,42838.1%36.4%
60.47%431.273512,62152.2%70.0%
51.22%411.175214,18566.7%44.8%
41.46%411.165612,39657.9%27.3%
43.59%391.367512,21541.2%45.5%
43.59%391.166712,63529.4%54.5%
64.86%371.166913,08172.2%57.9%
51.43%351.272011,41545.5%61.5%
40.63%321.161912,19435.3%46.7%
54.84%311.063611,93352.9%57.1%
50.00%301.157012,23464.3%37.5%
42.86%281.372412,57160.0%33.3%
50.00%261.178912,88653.3%45.5%
52.00%251.173013,39046.1%58.3%
58.33%241.267413,13770.0%50.0%
70.00%201.273513,06581.8%55.6%
45.00%201.287014,25550.0%41.7%
57.89%191.264012,20670.0%44.4%
36.84%191.065513,48137.5%36.4%
57.89%191.175314,489100.0%33.3%
38.89%181.373612,98844.4%33.3%
50.00%181.479214,32071.4%36.4%
40.00%151.064011,96933.3%50.0%
86.67%151.381514,15383.3%88.9%
46.15%131.775011,03662.5%20.0%
7.69%130.84779,29710.0%0.0%
50.00%121.165812,39042.9%60.0%
75.00%121.174510,45085.7%60.0%
58.33%121.482112,32175.0%50.0%
41.67%121.249910,67242.9%40.0%
70.00%101.064013,680100.0%50.0%
33.33%90.957511,91750.0%0.0%
88.89%91.272215,018100.0%83.3%
37.50%81.055912,59325.0%50.0%
28.57%70.861411,79033.3%25.0%
42.86%71.362810,99025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.060811,88066.7%33.3%
33.33%61.777014,88250.0%25.0%
66.67%61.494614,090100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.580415,6970.0%60.0%
80.00%51.381916,065100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.241210,76950.0%100.0%
60.00%50.47148,42133.3%100.0%

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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 75.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Hecarim do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Malphite with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. 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, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Hecarim 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 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim 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 Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Precision primary tree with Sorcery 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 75.0% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.