Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.4%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Ivernvs Malphite

FSupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Ivern based on 8 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Malphite matchup.

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Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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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Ivern - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
25.0% WR
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Malphite vs Ivern matchup - 75.0% win rate
Malphite
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Ivern vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
1.8
CS / min
2.0
499
DMG / min
521
11,000
Gold / game
11,575
143
Heal / min
190
592
DMG Mitigated / min
1,175
1.8
CC / min
0.9
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Ivern vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 25.0%, giving Malphite a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ivern 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 Ivern leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern 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.

Ivern vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.8Ivern
2.0Malphite
Ivern 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
499Ivern
521Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Ivern and Malphite, with only 22 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
11,000Ivern
11,575Malphite
Malphite earns 575 more gold per game than Ivern, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Malphite slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.8Ivern
0.9Malphite
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Malphite, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Malphite should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
735Ivern
1,365Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 629 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Malphite

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Malphite are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern33.3%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite66.7%
Late Game
Malphite
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern0.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite100.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ivern. This lopsided early game means Malphite 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ivern players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ivern Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs MalphiteNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs MalphiteWaterwalking - best Ivern rune vs Malphite
Domination rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Ivern rune vs MalphiteRelentless Hunter - best Ivern rune vs Malphite
50.0% WR

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


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern 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
52.00%250.441711,07050.0%53.3%
43.48%230.53997,95446.7%37.5%
43.48%230.543011,22050.0%40.0%
52.17%230.637512,0660.0%63.2%
45.00%200.64529,99141.7%50.0%
50.00%200.645710,08753.9%42.9%
45.00%200.538410,27637.5%50.0%
58.82%170.540511,39971.4%50.0%
29.41%170.63759,42425.0%33.3%
56.25%160.960111,901100.0%46.1%
31.25%160.43339,89922.2%42.9%
28.57%140.53188,49642.9%14.3%
50.00%140.43939,95271.4%28.6%
69.23%130.544010,96557.1%83.3%
46.15%130.53238,18740.0%66.7%
50.00%120.639310,75775.0%37.5%
58.33%120.741712,80266.7%55.6%
41.67%120.442212,01433.3%44.4%
27.27%111.052011,59020.0%33.3%
63.64%110.54808,74042.9%100.0%
45.45%110.637610,84950.0%42.9%
60.00%100.437711,460100.0%42.9%
50.00%100.544712,92466.7%42.9%
50.00%100.74079,97150.0%50.0%
77.78%90.647112,28760.0%100.0%
37.50%80.642510,09720.0%66.7%
25.00%81.849911,00033.3%0.0%
62.50%80.446713,31650.0%66.7%
25.00%81.346611,94450.0%0.0%
62.50%80.43399,62957.1%100.0%
71.43%71.446811,79450.0%80.0%
28.57%70.431210,87750.0%20.0%
57.14%70.539510,7600.0%80.0%
57.14%70.93118,77366.7%50.0%
50.00%63.269512,4130.0%60.0%
16.67%60.44047,8320.0%50.0%
83.33%60.445610,476100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.02458,56650.0%100.0%
50.00%60.549211,475100.0%25.0%
0.00%60.646711,5680.0%0.0%
83.33%60.44059,84066.7%100.0%
40.00%50.53947,70033.3%50.0%
60.00%50.55608,94566.7%50.0%
20.00%50.638011,6400.0%25.0%
40.00%51.04388,25050.0%33.3%
60.00%50.742612,0860.0%60.0%
40.00%50.33888,60525.0%100.0%
100.00%30.32498,044100.0%100.0%

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Ivern vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Ivern vs Malphite matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ivern do against Malphite in the early game?

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

How does Ivern do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Ivern vs Malphite matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Ivern with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Malphite?

The best Ivern build against Malphite includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Malphite?

The best Ivern runes against Malphite use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ivern vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ivern counter Malphite?

No, Ivern struggles against Malphite with only a 25.0% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Malphite?

When playing Ivern against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malphite has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.