Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Malphitevs Fiddlesticks

CTankMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malphite vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Fiddlesticks wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite based on 5 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

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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.

Compare against an opponent
Malphite - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
40.0% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Malphite matchup - 60.0% win rate
Fiddlesticks
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.7
CS / min
4.0
789
DMG / min
1,007
11,956
Gold / game
11,087
130
Heal / min
377
1,422
DMG Mitigated / min
964
1.0
CC / min
2.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Malphite vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, giving Fiddlesticks a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.7Malphite
4.0Fiddlesticks
Malphite edges out Fiddlesticks by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malphite.
Damage
789Malphite
1,007Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Malphite by 218 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,956Malphite
11,087Fiddlesticks
Malphite generates a commanding 869 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Malphite consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Malphite
2.2Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Malphite, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks 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
1,552Malphite
1,341Fiddlesticks
Malphite vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 212 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malphite Build Against Fiddlesticks

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Fiddlesticks are Hollow Radiance, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Malphite 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 Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite50.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks50.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite33.3%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malphite and Fiddlesticks, 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.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Sorcery rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs FiddlesticksSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malphite rune vs FiddlesticksManaflow Band - best Malphite rune vs FiddlesticksTranscendence - best Malphite rune vs FiddlesticksScorch - best Malphite rune vs Fiddlesticks
Resolve rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Second Wind - best Malphite rune vs FiddlesticksOvergrowth - best Malphite rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

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


Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.

Malphite matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.18%1105.667110,64265.3%52.5%
44.94%896.371910,67244.7%45.1%
57.89%766.178011,39364.9%51.3%
53.52%715.773810,43751.4%55.9%
43.75%645.26839,53432.1%52.8%
66.67%636.288511,08175.0%60.0%
47.62%634.370310,74548.3%47.1%
51.61%625.681511,12755.2%48.5%
52.83%534.867010,74352.4%53.1%
30.43%464.37409,41523.8%36.0%
45.65%466.08469,74740.0%52.4%
43.18%446.06729,89235.0%50.0%
52.27%446.073210,43144.4%57.7%
51.16%435.776011,40250.0%51.9%
58.54%416.084612,03853.9%60.7%
42.50%405.66659,56852.6%33.3%
50.00%405.782110,44952.6%47.6%
51.28%396.073212,29560.0%48.3%
35.90%396.179311,64442.9%32.0%
48.65%374.975710,76350.0%47.6%
51.43%356.171411,38472.7%41.7%
44.12%346.081211,31435.7%50.0%
45.45%336.069711,02457.1%36.8%
42.42%332.571111,49538.5%45.0%
60.61%335.678510,82857.9%64.3%
30.30%335.677410,18216.7%38.1%
48.48%336.280710,59142.9%52.6%
40.63%321.767212,86925.0%45.8%
56.25%325.875211,47764.3%50.0%
43.75%325.272510,55338.5%47.4%
41.94%315.780711,16850.0%36.8%
56.67%306.072111,93958.3%55.6%
43.33%305.876110,80150.0%40.0%
44.83%295.169610,17538.5%50.0%
64.29%285.369510,03356.3%75.0%
61.54%265.981912,23164.3%58.3%
38.46%265.787410,56950.0%20.0%
42.31%262.15339,44457.1%36.8%
45.83%241.861310,49144.4%46.7%
47.83%232.15349,53125.0%72.7%
45.45%226.276912,366100.0%33.3%
38.10%216.773412,07750.0%33.3%
61.90%212.470511,55560.0%63.6%
66.67%216.277910,86255.6%75.0%
50.00%205.773311,96650.0%50.0%
50.00%206.470410,34655.6%45.5%
35.00%205.15159,44033.3%35.7%
36.84%191.148910,79940.0%33.3%
47.37%193.364112,38862.5%36.4%
56.25%164.863211,08142.9%66.7%
31.25%161.665512,73940.0%27.3%
50.00%161.655211,69233.3%60.0%
56.25%165.470311,72966.7%53.9%
37.50%162.05339,16814.3%55.6%
62.50%165.870111,97685.7%44.4%
50.00%142.658311,09250.0%50.0%
50.00%145.767710,85271.4%28.6%
69.23%132.564211,0230.0%75.0%
53.85%133.75689,59742.9%66.7%
30.77%135.975711,32250.0%22.2%
46.15%134.151510,05125.0%55.6%
58.33%122.361210,60966.7%55.6%
25.00%121.87749,89328.6%20.0%
33.33%122.568211,00350.0%25.0%
41.67%124.271511,90520.0%57.1%
33.33%123.275012,7000.0%50.0%
58.33%126.282810,51175.0%50.0%
33.33%125.572010,84740.0%28.6%
63.64%112.984311,14275.0%57.1%
54.55%111.15478,45250.0%60.0%
90.91%116.48529,73685.7%100.0%
54.55%111.167711,56650.0%55.6%
36.36%113.75969,58642.9%25.0%
70.00%101.55649,533100.0%50.0%
60.00%103.068812,572100.0%50.0%
50.00%104.858511,33775.0%33.3%
40.00%102.373010,9440.0%50.0%
60.00%105.756910,71750.0%66.7%
50.00%102.465612,90950.0%50.0%
44.44%93.168310,19250.0%40.0%
44.44%91.279813,26533.3%50.0%
55.56%91.776812,18640.0%75.0%
50.00%81.56058,63850.0%50.0%
62.50%83.974412,36175.0%50.0%
37.50%84.879913,6930.0%50.0%
50.00%81.766310,758100.0%42.9%
87.50%81.558012,311100.0%80.0%
14.29%72.848510,20733.3%0.0%
42.86%72.35928,7110.0%75.0%
57.14%75.377211,50750.0%60.0%
57.14%72.260110,745100.0%25.0%
57.14%75.068610,88166.7%50.0%
42.86%75.482011,7420.0%42.9%
85.71%75.571010,44380.0%100.0%
71.43%72.567712,28550.0%80.0%
57.14%75.168211,57233.3%75.0%
42.86%75.982712,34666.7%25.0%
57.14%71.568610,55650.0%66.7%
50.00%66.272811,83650.0%50.0%
33.33%62.45417,54233.3%0.0%
33.33%62.072213,38050.0%25.0%
50.00%64.25678,95950.0%50.0%
83.33%66.082411,506100.0%66.7%
33.33%62.672912,5610.0%50.0%
66.67%61.962412,52650.0%75.0%
50.00%62.44068,46933.3%66.7%
33.33%62.746810,1660.0%50.0%
50.00%61.24479,57840.0%100.0%
50.00%65.977611,79866.7%33.3%
20.00%55.474411,1350.0%50.0%
60.00%54.87548,99450.0%66.7%
80.00%51.577910,110100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.162511,1300.0%50.0%
80.00%51.65939,15850.0%100.0%
40.00%54.778911,95650.0%33.3%

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Malphite vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Malphite vs Fiddlesticks 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 26.13.

How does Malphite do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malphite vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Malphite build against Fiddlesticks includes Hollow Radiance, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Malphite runes against Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Malphite counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Malphite struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 40.0% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Malphite against Fiddlesticks?

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