Malphitevs Aphelios
Malphite vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite based on 5 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Aphelios matchup.
Malphite Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Malphite 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.
Aphelios(40.0%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Aphelios Matchup?
Malphite vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, giving Aphelios a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios 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.
Malphite vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Aphelios
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Aphelios, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Aphelios are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Malignance and Thornmail. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aphelios. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Aphelios matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite50.0%Aphelios50.0%Malphite33.3%Aphelios66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malphite and Aphelios, with Malphite holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite has the edge early, but Aphelios gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Malphite Runes Against Aphelios
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Malphite'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 Malphite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.76% | 525 | 5.7 | 716 | 11,269 | 60.1% | 48.1% | |
| 49.55% | 335 | 6.2 | 747 | 10,830 | 53.2% | 46.9% | |
| 46.15% | 286 | 5.4 | 645 | 9,989 | 37.1% | 52.4% | |
| 53.79% | 264 | 5.8 | 860 | 10,897 | 57.9% | 51.0% | |
| 54.35% | 230 | 5.9 | 748 | 11,272 | 55.7% | 53.5% | |
| 45.89% | 207 | 5.0 | 720 | 10,291 | 42.5% | 48.7% | |
| 42.93% | 205 | 6.0 | 916 | 10,258 | 41.9% | 43.7% | |
| 64.77% | 176 | 6.3 | 849 | 10,858 | 64.6% | 64.9% | |
| 53.71% | 175 | 6.0 | 722 | 11,307 | 63.1% | 45.0% | |
| 52.57% | 175 | 5.5 | 755 | 10,677 | 53.9% | 51.8% | |
| 53.64% | 151 | 6.2 | 822 | 11,619 | 64.1% | 46.0% | |
| 59.06% | 149 | 6.0 | 749 | 11,717 | 72.0% | 52.5% | |
| 54.17% | 144 | 5.7 | 805 | 11,841 | 60.7% | 49.4% | |
| 44.37% | 142 | 5.6 | 694 | 10,598 | 27.6% | 56.0% | |
| 47.41% | 135 | 5.4 | 752 | 10,554 | 50.0% | 45.3% | |
| 45.04% | 131 | 5.5 | 738 | 11,097 | 44.3% | 45.7% | |
| 56.15% | 130 | 6.1 | 776 | 10,368 | 56.5% | 55.9% | |
| 40.77% | 130 | 5.7 | 800 | 11,002 | 22.9% | 51.2% | |
| 66.92% | 130 | 6.0 | 727 | 11,052 | 72.1% | 62.3% | |
| 58.14% | 129 | 6.3 | 805 | 11,167 | 59.0% | 57.4% | |
| 51.97% | 127 | 5.3 | 782 | 10,119 | 49.2% | 54.8% | |
| 45.53% | 123 | 5.5 | 712 | 10,682 | 45.8% | 45.3% | |
| 49.59% | 121 | 5.9 | 722 | 10,393 | 50.0% | 49.3% | |
| 45.76% | 118 | 6.0 | 857 | 10,693 | 52.0% | 41.2% | |
| 48.70% | 115 | 5.0 | 748 | 10,044 | 47.8% | 49.3% | |
| 49.55% | 111 | 4.7 | 805 | 10,786 | 55.4% | 43.6% | |
| 46.36% | 110 | 6.1 | 692 | 10,968 | 45.8% | 46.8% | |
| 53.21% | 109 | 2.7 | 648 | 11,725 | 59.1% | 49.2% | |
| 55.56% | 108 | 4.9 | 699 | 10,914 | 56.0% | 55.2% | |
| 46.73% | 107 | 5.3 | 715 | 10,065 | 42.5% | 49.3% | |
| 53.77% | 106 | 5.8 | 707 | 11,681 | 46.9% | 56.8% | |
| 55.34% | 103 | 6.2 | 725 | 10,940 | 54.8% | 55.7% | |
| 57.73% | 97 | 6.4 | 726 | 11,214 | 60.0% | 56.1% | |
| 65.91% | 88 | 5.6 | 732 | 11,420 | 72.7% | 59.1% | |
| 51.14% | 88 | 6.6 | 792 | 11,215 | 62.5% | 41.7% | |
| 55.17% | 87 | 3.0 | 685 | 11,169 | 52.6% | 57.1% | |
| 59.30% | 86 | 4.3 | 766 | 11,125 | 69.2% | 51.1% | |
| 46.34% | 82 | 2.8 | 604 | 9,590 | 46.0% | 46.7% | |
| 60.49% | 81 | 5.7 | 772 | 10,822 | 47.4% | 72.1% | |
| 44.44% | 81 | 5.4 | 736 | 10,913 | 46.3% | 42.5% | |
| 53.75% | 80 | 2.5 | 624 | 11,124 | 62.9% | 46.7% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 5.0 | 806 | 12,284 | 62.1% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 78 | 6.2 | 748 | 12,009 | 52.0% | 32.1% | |
| 53.33% | 75 | 5.6 | 708 | 10,147 | 51.6% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 72 | 6.0 | 726 | 10,175 | 67.7% | 46.3% | |
| 55.88% | 68 | 1.9 | 592 | 9,905 | 61.5% | 52.4% | |
| 44.78% | 67 | 2.1 | 690 | 12,770 | 53.9% | 39.0% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 4.3 | 637 | 11,197 | 40.0% | 54.0% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 5.7 | 701 | 9,971 | 34.6% | 54.3% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 5.1 | 633 | 10,108 | 48.3% | 46.7% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 5.5 | 657 | 9,945 | 58.1% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 2.4 | 635 | 11,058 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 5.7 | 802 | 10,778 | 61.9% | 52.8% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 1.4 | 634 | 11,158 | 40.0% | 48.4% | |
| 54.55% | 55 | 5.8 | 915 | 11,410 | 55.2% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 2.1 | 575 | 10,777 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 6.2 | 737 | 10,362 | 53.9% | 46.4% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.3 | 592 | 10,517 | 40.0% | 52.9% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 5.8 | 644 | 9,667 | 33.3% | 73.1% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 2.9 | 669 | 10,609 | 40.9% | 46.7% | |
| 32.00% | 50 | 2.4 | 654 | 10,244 | 40.9% | 25.0% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 3.6 | 685 | 9,673 | 47.4% | 29.0% | |
| 36.73% | 49 | 1.6 | 644 | 12,509 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 5.5 | 754 | 10,959 | 47.4% | 53.3% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 4.3 | 719 | 10,556 | 45.8% | 63.6% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 1.8 | 591 | 11,972 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 65.12% | 43 | 5.6 | 766 | 10,065 | 60.0% | 69.6% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 1.6 | 571 | 11,342 | 39.1% | 63.2% | |
| 40.48% | 42 | 5.3 | 605 | 10,561 | 46.1% | 37.9% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 5.4 | 752 | 11,839 | 61.5% | 59.3% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 5.8 | 838 | 10,436 | 40.9% | 38.9% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 5.6 | 744 | 10,268 | 50.0% | 70.8% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 5.6 | 819 | 12,044 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.6 | 562 | 11,196 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 5.2 | 639 | 9,201 | 39.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 5.9 | 758 | 12,605 | 63.6% | 38.5% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 2.2 | 577 | 9,642 | 46.7% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 2.3 | 612 | 10,109 | 50.0% | 60.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.6 | 615 | 10,124 | 63.6% | 54.2% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 3.8 | 579 | 9,413 | 66.7% | 58.8% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 3.6 | 732 | 11,466 | 35.3% | 55.6% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 2.8 | 630 | 9,971 | 27.3% | 59.1% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.9 | 571 | 9,821 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 6.0 | 726 | 10,906 | 64.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 4.0 | 678 | 12,055 | 42.9% | 52.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 3.0 | 756 | 11,217 | 46.1% | 42.1% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 2.7 | 734 | 13,202 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 2.1 | 613 | 9,784 | 73.3% | 46.7% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 3.1 | 605 | 11,082 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 4.1 | 739 | 10,577 | 58.3% | 43.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 4.3 | 662 | 11,481 | 41.7% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 5.6 | 641 | 10,543 | 35.7% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 5.9 | 807 | 11,516 | 54.5% | 46.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.8 | 671 | 10,750 | 72.7% | 40.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 2.0 | 621 | 11,639 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 4.6 | 729 | 9,979 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 799 | 11,071 | 46.7% | 80.0% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 5.6 | 659 | 11,677 | 62.5% | 70.6% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 2.2 | 680 | 11,970 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.8 | 668 | 11,928 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 5.8 | 785 | 10,151 | 41.7% | 41.7% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 5.5 | 712 | 11,118 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 3.3 | 657 | 11,122 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 2.7 | 561 | 9,331 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.4 | 539 | 9,117 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.7 | 587 | 9,071 | 70.0% | 41.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 4.9 | 692 | 11,476 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.9 | 588 | 9,029 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.8 | 654 | 10,366 | 55.6% | 53.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.3 | 747 | 12,030 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 589 | 10,730 | 22.2% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 541 | 12,394 | 85.7% | 30.8% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.4 | 755 | 9,188 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.7 | 724 | 11,030 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 2.7 | 698 | 9,632 | 37.5% | 70.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.6 | 715 | 11,298 | 57.1% | 27.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.6 | 506 | 10,451 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.1 | 665 | 12,306 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.1 | 673 | 10,712 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 2.6 | 584 | 10,317 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.1 | 631 | 9,999 | 80.0% | 45.5% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 1.7 | 626 | 11,139 | 16.7% | 30.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.1 | 611 | 10,085 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 715 | 10,593 | 37.5% | 28.6% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 2.0 | 535 | 10,309 | 25.0% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.8 | 727 | 10,017 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.1 | 764 | 11,501 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.4 | 559 | 12,291 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.7 | 651 | 13,256 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.8 | 586 | 9,438 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 3.5 | 992 | 11,855 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.4 | 701 | 10,249 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 3.5 | 750 | 11,476 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 1.7 | 737 | 10,626 | 80.0% | 85.7% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 2.5 | 768 | 12,013 | 80.0% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 726 | 9,139 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.0 | 651 | 10,736 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.0 | 627 | 12,194 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 2.3 | 634 | 9,656 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.6 | 735 | 11,339 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.0 | 662 | 10,384 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.9 | 596 | 10,047 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 579 | 8,848 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 620 | 10,139 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 650 | 9,834 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 704 | 12,802 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 566 | 13,090 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 678 | 12,319 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 770 | 10,425 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 722 | 10,476 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 786 | 7,883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.7 | 838 | 13,595 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 809 | 12,628 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 356 | 9,273 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 704 | 11,476 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 704 | 11,273 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 764 | 9,382 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 771 | 10,530 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 760 | 8,779 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Malphite vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Malphite vs Aphelios 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 26.10.
How does Malphite do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Aphelios with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malphite do against Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Malphite vs Aphelios matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Aphelios matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Aphelios?
The best Malphite build against Aphelios includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Malignance, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Malphite runes against Aphelios?
The best Malphite runes against Aphelios use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Aphelios?
No, Malphite struggles against Aphelios with only a 40.0% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Aphelios?
When playing Malphite against Aphelios, play cautiously and avoid Aphelios's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aphelios has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.