- Win Rate
- 0%
- Pick Rate
- 0%
- Ban Rate
- 14.4%
Malphite Jungle Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Matches
- 654,440
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Malphite counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are . The best Malphite counter is {bestCounter}, with Malphite having only a % win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Malphite counter choices are . Below are the top Malphite counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Biggest lane bully
- Master Yi+614 gold at 15
- Jungle lanes won at 15
- 39.8%
Who Counters Malphite Jungle (Patch 26.20)
2 lane opponents · 87 gamesMaster Yi is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 614 gold ahead of Malphite on average.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Master Yi | 57.9% | +614 | +0.8 | +296 | Leans their wayWins lane | 38 |
 Kayn | 53.1% | +287 | −0.9 | +33 | Leans their way | 49 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Malphite involves understanding Malphite's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Malphite when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Malphite in team fights before Malphite can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Malphite to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Malphite's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Malphite - Game Phase Strategy
Malphite may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Malphite becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Malphite is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Malphite is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Malphite
- Pick a counter champion or similar champions with kits that exploit Malphite's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Malphite's damage in lane
- Track Malphite's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Malphite's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Malphite during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Malphite's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Malphite when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Malphite
- If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.
- Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.
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Malphite Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who beats Malphite in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Malphite's toughest lanes are Master Yi (+614 gold ahead).
Is Malphite a lane bully?
No. Malphite Jungle averages 300 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 40% of games — Malphite plays for later fights.