Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Hweivs Malphite

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite based on 5 games. Hwei holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Malphite matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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 - 60.0% win rateMalphite(60.0%)
Hwei - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
60.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Hwei matchup - 40.0% win rate
Malphite
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Malphite Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.7
CS / min
5.3
993
DMG / min
692
8,549
Gold / game
8,121
100
Heal / min
69
379
DMG Mitigated / min
835
1.0
CC / min
1.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hwei vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, giving Hwei a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Hwei 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 426 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei 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.

Hwei vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Hwei
5.3Malphite
Hwei 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 Hwei.
Damage
993Hwei
692Malphite
Hwei heavily out-damages Malphite by 302 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,549Hwei
8,121Malphite
Hwei earns 428 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 Hwei slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Hwei
1.0Malphite
Both Hwei and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
479Hwei
904Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 426 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Malphite

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Malphite are Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Hwei 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 Hwei vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei66.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite33.3%
Late Game
Hwei
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Hwei 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 Hwei 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.

Hwei 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 Hwei Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs MalphiteManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs MalphiteScorch - best Hwei rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Cut Down - best Hwei rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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

Hwei 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
52.88%1046.796011,94751.1%54.4%
50.62%816.692211,71640.0%56.9%
45.00%806.282110,85747.2%43.2%
47.89%716.51,00911,70750.0%46.1%
50.72%696.688511,80963.3%41.0%
40.00%655.481010,47033.3%44.7%
46.77%625.992611,93750.0%45.0%
49.18%616.487212,01534.8%57.9%
47.06%516.585110,76148.0%46.1%
53.06%496.91,08012,16560.0%48.3%
50.00%486.587410,99544.4%57.1%
51.06%476.583410,76860.9%41.7%
60.00%456.993011,12745.0%72.0%
47.73%446.391710,88855.0%41.7%
44.74%386.497011,83650.0%40.0%
54.29%356.186811,79657.1%52.4%
42.86%356.394411,99015.4%59.1%
68.57%356.61,16712,93566.7%69.6%
50.00%347.183710,69256.3%44.4%
45.45%336.591512,22833.3%52.4%
54.84%314.998911,08753.9%55.6%
37.93%296.384812,27836.4%38.9%
57.14%286.193712,00872.7%47.1%
57.14%285.894113,28263.6%52.9%
55.56%277.31,11412,40373.3%33.3%
48.15%275.298011,89944.4%50.0%
76.92%266.31,01911,97766.7%85.7%
61.54%263.684210,94760.0%62.5%
57.69%267.21,13013,00533.3%70.6%
48.00%256.490911,16544.4%50.0%
52.00%257.191811,55845.5%57.1%
44.00%256.496211,55950.0%40.0%
37.50%245.287611,85914.3%47.1%
52.17%236.395411,42455.6%50.0%
47.83%237.085212,62042.9%50.0%
36.36%227.01,02612,85936.4%36.4%
47.62%217.01,03511,45362.5%38.5%
45.00%207.71,12212,21460.0%30.0%
45.00%201.872211,43033.3%47.1%
57.89%196.385210,80277.8%40.0%
52.63%196.41,06215,1300.0%55.6%
50.00%182.582210,46385.7%27.3%
38.89%186.496511,83725.0%50.0%
44.44%187.097713,28250.0%41.7%
64.71%172.27789,92155.6%75.0%
29.41%176.882111,28625.0%33.3%
62.50%166.380711,76250.0%75.0%
68.75%165.91,00112,38262.5%75.0%
56.25%166.291912,91366.7%53.9%
46.67%151.879510,71950.0%45.5%
60.00%156.693711,69940.0%70.0%
60.00%156.991613,22766.7%55.6%
57.14%146.41,14712,07750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.170210,02342.9%28.6%
64.29%144.288310,87050.0%83.3%
64.29%146.891812,34857.1%71.4%
53.85%132.188711,65880.0%37.5%
46.15%137.11,36813,26180.0%25.0%
53.85%133.378010,43566.7%42.9%
61.54%136.51,01514,91840.0%75.0%
25.00%127.096413,72133.3%22.2%
50.00%122.798610,92660.0%42.9%
36.36%111.97089,29980.0%0.0%
63.64%116.41,00313,59880.0%50.0%
36.36%112.670410,48950.0%28.6%
36.36%115.968810,1760.0%66.7%
40.00%102.06589,34120.0%60.0%
50.00%106.798310,80060.0%40.0%
44.44%96.61,15012,07933.3%50.0%
66.67%95.31,07913,604100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.884711,86866.7%0.0%
0.00%92.27299,4200.0%0.0%
55.56%91.777810,81866.7%50.0%
37.50%86.894210,62025.0%50.0%
37.50%85.172710,17450.0%25.0%
87.50%86.41,19815,225100.0%83.3%
37.50%87.21,02711,85050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.779511,90575.0%50.0%
57.14%71.77709,8130.0%80.0%
42.86%75.31,03211,50933.3%50.0%
85.71%72.867610,56875.0%100.0%
42.86%76.889713,06366.7%25.0%
100.00%66.292612,357100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.474912,035100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.176611,69633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.11,13514,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.77979,2890.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95148,90266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.897511,35933.3%50.0%
40.00%55.48928,56040.0%0.0%
60.00%51.993811,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.79938,54966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.075512,0100.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei 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 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hwei do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Malphite with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Malphite matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Malphite matchup?

Hwei 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 Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Malphite?

The best Hwei build against Malphite includes Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom, Seraph's Embrace with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Malphite?

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

Does Hwei counter Malphite?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate. Hwei strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hwei against Malphite?

When playing Hwei 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.