
Malphitevs Gangplank
Malphite vs Gangplank is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Gangplank based on 56 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Gangplank 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.
Who Wins the Malphite vs Gangplank Matchup?

Malphite vs Gangplank Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Gangplank matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 56 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 50.0%, giving Malphite a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Gangplank's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Malphite vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Gangplank
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Gangplank are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Gangplank matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Malphite has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Gangplank by 3.7 percentage points. Malphite players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Gangplank takes over with a 51.7% win rate, leading Malphite by 3.4 percentage points. Gangplank scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Malphite must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gangplank reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gangplank 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 Malphite Runes Against Gangplank
The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Malphite maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Gangplank.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.81% | 179 | 6.1 | 781 | 11,130 | 39.3% | 51.6% | |
| 52.54% | 118 | 5.2 | 711 | 11,790 | 51.0% | 53.6% | |
| 38.05% | 113 | 5.2 | 635 | 10,051 | 28.6% | 47.4% | |
| 45.19% | 104 | 4.2 | 714 | 10,640 | 41.7% | 48.2% | |
| 40.63% | 96 | 5.4 | 875 | 10,340 | 51.1% | 30.6% | |
| 42.11% | 95 | 5.5 | 771 | 10,367 | 26.7% | 56.0% | |
| 40.86% | 93 | 6.0 | 748 | 11,221 | 43.6% | 38.9% | |
| 57.32% | 82 | 6.2 | 849 | 11,619 | 67.6% | 48.9% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 5.8 | 858 | 11,139 | 61.8% | 44.7% | |
| 43.21% | 81 | 6.0 | 857 | 11,065 | 46.9% | 40.8% | |
| 51.32% | 76 | 6.0 | 730 | 10,903 | 55.9% | 47.6% | |
| 54.67% | 75 | 6.3 | 906 | 11,890 | 48.4% | 59.1% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 2.6 | 662 | 11,440 | 51.3% | 48.6% | |
| 58.33% | 72 | 6.2 | 789 | 11,305 | 63.3% | 54.8% | |
| 54.17% | 72 | 5.5 | 751 | 10,400 | 53.3% | 54.8% | |
| 60.87% | 69 | 2.8 | 706 | 12,961 | 86.4% | 48.9% | |
| 54.41% | 68 | 5.5 | 730 | 11,600 | 56.8% | 51.6% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 4.2 | 677 | 10,088 | 42.1% | 64.3% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 6.0 | 794 | 11,710 | 57.1% | 61.9% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 4.1 | 709 | 10,575 | 42.3% | 35.1% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 5.9 | 819 | 10,626 | 62.1% | 33.3% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 1.2 | 596 | 12,544 | 50.0% | 43.2% | |
| 55.00% | 60 | 5.7 | 802 | 10,968 | 54.2% | 55.6% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 6.2 | 728 | 10,897 | 58.1% | 46.4% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 6.2 | 673 | 11,682 | 41.7% | 48.6% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 6.2 | 738 | 11,241 | 56.5% | 47.2% | |
| 62.50% | 56 | 6.0 | 773 | 12,039 | 69.6% | 57.6% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.2 | 779 | 11,515 | 51.9% | 48.3% | |
| 34.62% | 52 | 5.7 | 678 | 10,030 | 22.6% | 52.4% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 6.5 | 770 | 10,915 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 6.2 | 687 | 10,986 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 4.9 | 662 | 11,103 | 57.7% | 56.5% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 6.2 | 716 | 9,789 | 63.0% | 52.6% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 4.5 | 769 | 10,214 | 41.2% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 2.5 | 685 | 11,822 | 52.6% | 56.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 5.3 | 808 | 11,134 | 45.0% | 58.3% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 6.3 | 716 | 12,147 | 47.1% | 59.3% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 4.9 | 778 | 12,002 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.3 | 731 | 11,707 | 52.9% | 54.2% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.1 | 598 | 11,868 | 63.2% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 5.8 | 747 | 11,036 | 47.1% | 59.1% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 3.5 | 688 | 12,090 | 38.9% | 65.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.7 | 671 | 12,530 | 64.3% | 39.1% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 3.2 | 703 | 11,565 | 28.6% | 56.5% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 5.7 | 750 | 10,796 | 47.4% | 64.7% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.9 | 677 | 12,741 | 53.3% | 42.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.2 | 556 | 12,219 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 4.6 | 656 | 11,138 | 40.0% | 42.1% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.1 | 619 | 12,438 | 50.0% | 59.1% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 1.0 | 559 | 12,011 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.5 | 683 | 10,709 | 30.8% | 57.9% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.6 | 687 | 9,654 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.4 | 709 | 9,959 | 36.8% | 46.1% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 5.7 | 670 | 11,965 | 50.0% | 34.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 2.3 | 650 | 11,735 | 41.7% | 57.9% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 4.0 | 726 | 10,153 | 38.5% | 70.6% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 2.9 | 719 | 12,072 | 70.0% | 55.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 4.2 | 599 | 10,132 | 18.2% | 52.9% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.2 | 792 | 10,033 | 46.7% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 3.4 | 687 | 11,991 | 54.5% | 28.6% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 5.0 | 685 | 12,708 | 71.4% | 70.6% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.6 | 593 | 12,403 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.7 | 603 | 10,108 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.0 | 571 | 10,256 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.5 | 578 | 10,653 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 3.8 | 626 | 9,697 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.7 | 689 | 12,371 | 40.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.5 | 716 | 13,164 | 62.5% | 38.5% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.0 | 670 | 10,168 | 20.0% | 54.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 620 | 10,325 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 652 | 10,019 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.5 | 648 | 12,585 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 2.1 | 645 | 9,705 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.7 | 704 | 10,693 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.6 | 520 | 11,071 | 18.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.1 | 768 | 12,104 | 71.4% | 36.4% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 5.8 | 617 | 11,169 | 30.0% | 25.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.2 | 687 | 10,852 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 3.4 | 720 | 10,880 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.3 | 696 | 10,771 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 783 | 10,277 | 77.8% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 2.9 | 617 | 9,367 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 5.9 | 763 | 11,219 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.9 | 685 | 9,662 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.6 | 722 | 12,112 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 514 | 9,606 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.4 | 558 | 9,258 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.7 | 587 | 8,999 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 636 | 11,272 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.8 | 603 | 9,898 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.9 | 785 | 12,684 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.3 | 665 | 10,368 | 16.7% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.2 | 727 | 10,142 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 834 | 13,375 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 3.3 | 810 | 14,085 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 669 | 11,344 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.2 | 738 | 9,565 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 645 | 10,038 | 71.4% | 20.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 807 | 12,001 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.8 | 572 | 10,590 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.1 | 659 | 9,247 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 592 | 10,375 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.6 | 645 | 11,725 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.0 | 444 | 11,362 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 529 | 11,264 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.8 | 695 | 12,597 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 755 | 9,541 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 623 | 10,585 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 805 | 9,100 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 585 | 8,994 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 550 | 11,126 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.9 | 749 | 8,810 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.1 | 781 | 10,614 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 687 | 11,184 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 634 | 13,821 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.5 | 507 | 7,424 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,134 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 809 | 12,199 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 561 | 10,491 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.9 | 538 | 10,790 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 838 | 12,252 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 558 | 8,261 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 617 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.6 | 635 | 11,395 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.4 | 537 | 8,150 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.9 | 519 | 10,460 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.8 | 729 | 10,562 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 639 | 9,526 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.0 | 798 | 9,353 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 5.0 | 576 | 9,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 555 | 11,161 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.6 | 702 | 10,108 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 736 | 12,941 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 719 | 9,250 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 919 | 14,763 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 751 | 10,523 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 692 | 8,121 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 759 | 10,555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 744 | 12,098 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 477 | 14,419 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 735 | 9,083 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 577 | 12,522 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
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Malphite vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Gangplank in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Malphite vs Gangplank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 56 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Malphite do against Gangplank in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Gangplank with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. 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 Gangplank in the late game?
In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Malphite vs Gangplank matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to 48.3%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Gangplank matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 56 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Gangplank?
The best Malphite build against Gangplank includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Gangplank?
The best Malphite runes against Gangplank use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Gangplank?
Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate. Malphite slightly edges out Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Malphite against Gangplank?
When playing Malphite against Gangplank, 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.
