K'Santevs Malphite
K'Sante vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. K'Sante wins with a 61.9% win rate (+23.8%) over Malphite based on 21 games. K'Sante wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the K'Sante vs Malphite matchup.
K'Sante Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how K'Sante 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(61.9%)Who Wins the K'Sante vs Malphite Matchup?
K'Sante vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The K'Sante vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, K'Sante wins with a 61.9% win rate compared to Malphite's 38.1%, giving K'Sante a 23.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: K'Sante controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — K'Sante 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 K'Sante leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. K'Sante 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.
K'Sante vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
K'Sante is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. K'Sante holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best K'Sante Build Against Malphite
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats K'Sante needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for K'Sante against Malphite are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Iceborn Gauntlet and Frozen Heart. This combination gives K'Sante 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 K'Sante vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
K'Sante80.0%Malphite20.0%K'Sante45.5%Malphite54.5%K'Sante 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 K'Sante 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above K'Sante. 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: K'Sante 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 K'Sante Runes Against Malphite
Resolve
Sorcery
Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows K'Sante to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
K'Sante matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows K'Sante'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 K'Sante 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.99% | 83 | 6.8 | 700 | 10,906 | 48.8% | 45.2% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 6.1 | 808 | 10,911 | 54.5% | 54.8% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 6.2 | 704 | 10,645 | 36.8% | 40.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.4 | 809 | 12,140 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.8 | 804 | 10,912 | 16.7% | 68.4% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.4 | 695 | 9,971 | 41.2% | 63.6% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 838 | 11,399 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.6 | 727 | 10,871 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.5 | 1,056 | 12,197 | 50.0% | 23.1% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.5 | 694 | 11,898 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.2 | 569 | 11,369 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.7 | 765 | 11,955 | 80.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.8 | 663 | 8,884 | 61.5% | 25.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.5 | 867 | 11,623 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.5 | 1,115 | 10,992 | 27.3% | 70.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.2 | 795 | 10,928 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 653 | 11,554 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.5 | 947 | 10,886 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.7 | 739 | 10,095 | 27.3% | 75.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.6 | 726 | 11,966 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 6.4 | 617 | 10,403 | 36.4% | 14.3% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.4 | 667 | 10,231 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.5 | 610 | 11,479 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.2 | 771 | 12,311 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.3 | 872 | 11,360 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 5.88% | 17 | 6.0 | 617 | 9,532 | 14.3% | 0.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.2 | 435 | 10,188 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.6 | 853 | 11,138 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 717 | 10,823 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.8 | 942 | 10,100 | 85.7% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.1 | 722 | 11,153 | 83.3% | 12.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 592 | 10,057 | 85.7% | 14.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.2 | 999 | 12,778 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 631 | 11,183 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.7 | 652 | 12,240 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.1 | 848 | 10,281 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 611 | 8,209 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 696 | 12,420 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 634 | 11,876 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 774 | 12,304 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.6 | 712 | 10,617 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 588 | 11,247 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 677 | 9,520 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 665 | 12,353 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 763 | 9,665 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 702 | 8,633 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 911 | 10,473 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 689 | 10,137 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 737 | 11,324 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 548 | 10,323 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 516 | 6,941 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 952 | 14,115 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 556 | 10,425 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 592 | 9,119 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 768 | 12,723 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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K'Sante vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does K'Sante do against Malphite in League of Legends?
K'Sante wins the K'Sante vs Malphite matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to Malphite's 38.1%, a 23.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does K'Sante do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, K'Sante has the advantage against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. K'Sante players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does K'Sante do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the K'Sante vs Malphite matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the K'Sante vs Malphite matchup?
K'Sante wins the matchup against Malphite with a 61.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 23.8 percentage point advantage means K'Sante is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.
What is the best K'Sante build against Malphite?
The best K'Sante build against Malphite includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Iceborn Gauntlet, Frozen Heart with Mercury's Treads. 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 K'Sante runes against Malphite?
The best K'Sante runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the K'Sante vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does K'Sante counter Malphite?
Yes, K'Sante has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 61.9% win rate. K'Sante strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play K'Sante against Malphite?
When playing K'Sante 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.