Malphitevs Heimerdinger
Malphite vs Heimerdinger is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Malphite wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Heimerdinger based on 54 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Heimerdinger 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.
Heimerdinger(51.9%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Heimerdinger Matchup?
Malphite vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Heimerdinger matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 48.1%, giving Malphite a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger 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 sustain, where Malphite leads by 1,495 HP/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 Heimerdinger'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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Heimerdinger
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Heimerdinger are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Heimerdinger matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite41.7%Heimerdinger58.3%Malphite60.0%Heimerdinger40.0%Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Heimerdinger. 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: Heimerdinger 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 Malphite Runes Against Heimerdinger
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Heimerdinger, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.60% | 564 | 5.7 | 713 | 11,348 | 50.2% | 52.4% | |
| 47.18% | 337 | 6.2 | 764 | 10,891 | 47.7% | 46.8% | |
| 44.06% | 286 | 5.2 | 657 | 10,027 | 40.2% | 46.5% | |
| 50.40% | 252 | 5.9 | 850 | 10,691 | 50.5% | 50.4% | |
| 47.79% | 226 | 5.8 | 754 | 10,079 | 48.1% | 47.5% | |
| 52.20% | 205 | 6.0 | 946 | 10,470 | 53.3% | 51.6% | |
| 53.54% | 198 | 6.0 | 762 | 10,933 | 53.6% | 53.5% | |
| 45.31% | 192 | 4.8 | 709 | 10,454 | 40.0% | 49.5% | |
| 56.25% | 176 | 6.1 | 855 | 10,879 | 56.3% | 56.2% | |
| 52.35% | 149 | 6.3 | 730 | 11,167 | 56.3% | 48.7% | |
| 64.86% | 148 | 6.2 | 783 | 11,428 | 65.6% | 64.3% | |
| 49.65% | 141 | 5.3 | 727 | 10,673 | 53.7% | 47.1% | |
| 52.48% | 141 | 6.1 | 753 | 11,687 | 50.9% | 53.4% | |
| 44.29% | 140 | 6.1 | 776 | 10,940 | 34.5% | 51.2% | |
| 48.91% | 137 | 5.8 | 803 | 10,214 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 48.89% | 135 | 5.7 | 678 | 10,268 | 44.4% | 52.8% | |
| 65.65% | 131 | 6.0 | 737 | 11,548 | 73.7% | 59.5% | |
| 45.04% | 131 | 5.7 | 702 | 10,606 | 43.2% | 46.0% | |
| 56.15% | 130 | 6.2 | 805 | 11,359 | 73.6% | 44.2% | |
| 48.03% | 127 | 6.0 | 795 | 10,428 | 43.4% | 51.4% | |
| 48.82% | 127 | 5.5 | 802 | 11,910 | 50.0% | 48.2% | |
| 38.89% | 126 | 4.8 | 777 | 10,360 | 44.2% | 36.1% | |
| 42.15% | 121 | 6.1 | 889 | 9,814 | 44.1% | 40.3% | |
| 52.10% | 119 | 4.9 | 689 | 10,739 | 48.0% | 55.1% | |
| 55.93% | 118 | 6.4 | 817 | 11,586 | 64.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.96% | 115 | 5.5 | 779 | 10,899 | 47.6% | 46.6% | |
| 46.90% | 113 | 6.0 | 734 | 10,674 | 43.4% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 112 | 6.3 | 718 | 11,480 | 58.3% | 56.3% | |
| 50.47% | 107 | 3.0 | 651 | 11,405 | 45.8% | 54.2% | |
| 56.19% | 105 | 6.2 | 734 | 10,828 | 63.0% | 49.0% | |
| 52.43% | 103 | 6.1 | 669 | 10,584 | 53.3% | 51.7% | |
| 50.51% | 99 | 4.9 | 707 | 11,012 | 38.9% | 57.1% | |
| 46.46% | 99 | 5.9 | 748 | 10,631 | 51.1% | 42.6% | |
| 51.02% | 98 | 4.5 | 830 | 11,110 | 52.2% | 50.0% | |
| 55.79% | 95 | 6.1 | 694 | 10,047 | 59.6% | 52.1% | |
| 48.24% | 85 | 4.8 | 742 | 11,976 | 59.3% | 43.1% | |
| 54.88% | 82 | 3.1 | 717 | 11,088 | 62.2% | 48.9% | |
| 48.78% | 82 | 3.0 | 647 | 10,916 | 28.6% | 59.3% | |
| 47.50% | 80 | 6.1 | 755 | 11,141 | 53.1% | 43.8% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 5.4 | 764 | 10,691 | 37.8% | 62.5% | |
| 49.35% | 77 | 5.4 | 687 | 9,992 | 41.2% | 55.8% | |
| 54.55% | 77 | 5.5 | 726 | 10,809 | 55.6% | 54.0% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 5.8 | 731 | 11,169 | 67.9% | 48.9% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 6.3 | 772 | 10,931 | 65.6% | 42.9% | |
| 53.62% | 69 | 5.8 | 878 | 10,607 | 47.2% | 60.6% | |
| 66.18% | 68 | 5.0 | 728 | 12,577 | 85.7% | 57.5% | |
| 41.54% | 65 | 2.1 | 616 | 11,704 | 50.0% | 36.6% | |
| 39.06% | 64 | 5.5 | 603 | 10,120 | 45.5% | 35.7% | |
| 58.06% | 62 | 2.5 | 704 | 11,902 | 53.9% | 61.1% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 6.0 | 720 | 9,251 | 63.6% | 51.9% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 1.8 | 611 | 9,963 | 56.5% | 51.4% | |
| 56.90% | 58 | 2.5 | 791 | 12,547 | 68.2% | 50.0% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 3.2 | 633 | 9,870 | 56.5% | 40.0% | |
| 41.82% | 55 | 5.2 | 804 | 9,716 | 45.5% | 39.4% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 5.4 | 772 | 10,387 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 5.2 | 615 | 10,239 | 41.7% | 60.0% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 4.8 | 713 | 11,932 | 60.0% | 55.3% | |
| 57.69% | 52 | 2.3 | 582 | 9,303 | 76.2% | 45.2% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 5.7 | 655 | 9,868 | 54.5% | 63.3% | |
| 58.82% | 51 | 2.0 | 629 | 11,705 | 52.2% | 64.3% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 1.3 | 651 | 12,113 | 45.0% | 48.4% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 2.1 | 630 | 9,461 | 52.6% | 45.2% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 3.7 | 669 | 10,128 | 52.4% | 48.3% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 5.5 | 694 | 10,067 | 42.9% | 59.1% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 5.8 | 866 | 10,977 | 12.5% | 53.1% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 1.8 | 586 | 8,884 | 54.5% | 52.2% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 5.9 | 760 | 11,805 | 70.0% | 41.7% | |
| 65.91% | 44 | 1.7 | 669 | 12,653 | 61.1% | 69.2% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.4 | 666 | 10,544 | 52.4% | 54.5% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.5 | 629 | 11,399 | 36.8% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 1.8 | 622 | 9,555 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 5.0 | 659 | 10,378 | 53.3% | 52.0% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 4.5 | 660 | 11,494 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 4.8 | 703 | 11,075 | 41.7% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 2.1 | 713 | 10,172 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 5.6 | 682 | 10,933 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.3 | 620 | 10,188 | 35.7% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.8 | 702 | 9,863 | 43.8% | 55.6% | |
| 67.65% | 34 | 2.2 | 652 | 11,672 | 69.2% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 2.6 | 567 | 10,688 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.5 | 748 | 10,919 | 35.3% | 56.3% | |
| 71.88% | 32 | 3.3 | 778 | 12,827 | 72.7% | 71.4% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 3.5 | 662 | 11,070 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 1.8 | 593 | 10,540 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 3.8 | 777 | 11,097 | 64.7% | 64.3% | |
| 66.67% | 30 | 2.0 | 594 | 11,579 | 73.3% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 2.0 | 608 | 12,365 | 55.6% | 52.4% | |
| 26.67% | 30 | 4.7 | 701 | 9,771 | 30.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 3.6 | 744 | 11,330 | 23.1% | 41.2% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.5 | 605 | 11,713 | 23.1% | 56.3% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 5.8 | 825 | 11,756 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 5.1 | 584 | 10,811 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 2.2 | 621 | 8,950 | 64.7% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 4.2 | 659 | 10,029 | 54.5% | 47.1% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.9 | 630 | 10,659 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.7 | 668 | 9,836 | 63.6% | 43.8% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 3.6 | 653 | 9,408 | 38.5% | 30.8% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.9 | 728 | 11,051 | 63.6% | 42.9% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 2.4 | 582 | 8,340 | 46.1% | 58.3% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 857 | 11,711 | 90.0% | 46.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 4.5 | 814 | 10,437 | 27.3% | 81.8% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.6 | 644 | 12,960 | 60.0% | 47.1% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.6 | 566 | 9,457 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 2.2 | 683 | 10,255 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.6 | 730 | 11,409 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 851 | 12,650 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 638 | 11,174 | 61.5% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.0 | 746 | 11,083 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 4.2 | 641 | 9,785 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.8 | 625 | 12,445 | 100.0% | 41.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.5 | 625 | 12,207 | 40.0% | 35.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 4.8 | 758 | 12,952 | 100.0% | 46.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.5 | 675 | 10,382 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.8 | 607 | 9,352 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.4 | 603 | 9,140 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.2 | 834 | 11,492 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.2 | 798 | 10,939 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.9 | 697 | 9,724 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.8 | 694 | 10,931 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.2 | 528 | 9,483 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.8 | 621 | 10,001 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 4.0 | 751 | 11,081 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.4 | 642 | 10,695 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 4.0 | 520 | 9,868 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 5.0 | 707 | 11,472 | 33.3% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.1 | 790 | 12,455 | 75.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.7 | 577 | 10,039 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.8 | 582 | 12,981 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 14 | 4.8 | 673 | 11,558 | 80.0% | 88.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.9 | 488 | 9,962 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 92.86% | 14 | 0.9 | 710 | 13,171 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.5 | 894 | 10,010 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.0 | 594 | 10,434 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.6 | 680 | 9,351 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 2.3 | 548 | 14,715 | 0.0% | 90.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.7 | 580 | 10,325 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.4 | 711 | 9,728 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.5 | 648 | 10,101 | 20.0% | 16.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 685 | 10,526 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 608 | 11,468 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.7 | 671 | 11,256 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 2.5 | 531 | 11,184 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 810 | 12,968 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 705 | 10,552 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 985 | 11,868 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 730 | 11,220 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 719 | 11,721 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.8 | 726 | 12,485 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.0 | 710 | 10,022 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 872 | 9,740 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.6 | 893 | 11,890 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 814 | 12,040 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 861 | 13,063 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.3 | 809 | 12,849 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 811 | 10,649 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Malphite vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Malphite vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Malphite do against Heimerdinger in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Malphite with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Heimerdinger players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malphite do against Heimerdinger in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Heimerdinger matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Malphite is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Heimerdinger?
The best Malphite build against Heimerdinger includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Mercury's Treads. 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 Heimerdinger?
The best Malphite runes against Heimerdinger use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Malphite vs Heimerdinger matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Heimerdinger?
Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 51.9% win rate. Malphite has a solid advantage over Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Malphite against Heimerdinger?
When playing Malphite against Heimerdinger, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Heimerdinger. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.