Malphitevs Kai'Sa
Malphite vs Kai'Sa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 5 games. Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa 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.
Kai'Sa(60.0%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Kai'Sa Matchup?
Malphite vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Kai'Sa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 40.0%, giving Malphite a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa 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 crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite players can confidently pick into Kai'Sa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kai'Sa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Malphite vs Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown
Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kai'Sa holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Kai'Sa
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Kai'Sa, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Kai'Sa are Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Kai'Sa matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite0.0%Kai'Sa100.0%Malphite75.0%Kai'Sa25.0%Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Kai'Sa 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kai'Sa. 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: Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa
Sorcery
Resolve
Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Kai'Sa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.54% | 164 | 5.6 | 716 | 11,205 | 65.8% | 52.3% | |
| 43.44% | 122 | 6.1 | 726 | 10,394 | 41.5% | 44.9% | |
| 45.38% | 119 | 5.5 | 635 | 10,268 | 36.5% | 52.2% | |
| 53.68% | 95 | 6.0 | 726 | 10,727 | 56.1% | 51.9% | |
| 56.52% | 92 | 6.3 | 904 | 12,099 | 56.8% | 56.4% | |
| 53.93% | 89 | 6.1 | 781 | 11,555 | 52.5% | 55.1% | |
| 43.68% | 87 | 5.0 | 720 | 9,940 | 27.3% | 60.5% | |
| 48.24% | 85 | 5.8 | 763 | 10,892 | 45.0% | 51.1% | |
| 57.14% | 84 | 6.2 | 808 | 10,167 | 59.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.67% | 75 | 6.2 | 783 | 12,596 | 68.0% | 54.0% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 6.3 | 798 | 11,465 | 58.3% | 53.9% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 6.1 | 870 | 10,490 | 57.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 5.5 | 762 | 11,067 | 46.7% | 53.7% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 5.6 | 905 | 10,261 | 40.0% | 47.5% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 6.3 | 705 | 10,399 | 48.1% | 47.2% | |
| 59.68% | 62 | 6.2 | 732 | 10,314 | 67.7% | 51.6% | |
| 40.32% | 62 | 5.3 | 738 | 10,127 | 33.3% | 46.9% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 5.6 | 699 | 10,886 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 60 | 6.5 | 812 | 11,710 | 58.3% | 38.9% | |
| 58.62% | 58 | 6.4 | 877 | 10,345 | 51.7% | 65.5% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 6.1 | 755 | 11,155 | 30.4% | 54.5% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 6.3 | 830 | 11,184 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 6.1 | 774 | 11,687 | 58.3% | 41.9% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 5.5 | 746 | 11,466 | 60.0% | 42.1% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 6.6 | 676 | 10,379 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 5.2 | 700 | 10,999 | 56.5% | 57.1% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 5.8 | 637 | 10,196 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 6.3 | 818 | 11,215 | 68.2% | 48.3% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 756 | 11,315 | 60.0% | 52.0% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 5.6 | 788 | 10,475 | 40.9% | 57.1% | |
| 63.27% | 49 | 6.3 | 760 | 11,431 | 65.0% | 62.1% | |
| 66.67% | 49 | 6.1 | 759 | 11,198 | 68.2% | 65.4% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 6.5 | 766 | 12,079 | 57.1% | 53.3% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 4.1 | 810 | 11,902 | 47.4% | 45.8% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.1 | 728 | 10,468 | 66.7% | 40.9% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 5.0 | 800 | 9,977 | 56.3% | 48.0% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 2.8 | 570 | 9,742 | 36.8% | 42.9% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.6 | 894 | 11,249 | 59.1% | 41.2% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 5.3 | 680 | 9,796 | 57.9% | 35.0% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 3.7 | 642 | 10,576 | 40.0% | 39.1% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.0 | 779 | 10,618 | 57.9% | 53.3% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 1.9 | 678 | 13,482 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 4.6 | 681 | 11,475 | 66.7% | 55.0% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 3.0 | 701 | 12,210 | 44.4% | 63.6% | |
| 29.03% | 31 | 2.3 | 593 | 10,707 | 33.3% | 26.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.5 | 698 | 11,618 | 76.9% | 35.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.9 | 764 | 10,521 | 40.0% | 35.7% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.3 | 702 | 9,026 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 4.4 | 691 | 9,653 | 46.1% | 42.9% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.5 | 857 | 11,883 | 25.0% | 63.2% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 737 | 9,874 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 576 | 9,472 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 3.9 | 654 | 10,001 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.0 | 755 | 11,013 | 30.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.9 | 593 | 9,498 | 25.0% | 41.7% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 5.8 | 730 | 12,246 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 2.1 | 678 | 9,841 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.1 | 912 | 11,348 | 88.9% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.3 | 617 | 9,906 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.7 | 638 | 10,665 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.3 | 629 | 11,070 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.2 | 671 | 11,493 | 45.5% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 2.5 | 621 | 11,579 | 28.6% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.7 | 664 | 13,959 | 60.0% | 46.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 553 | 10,099 | 57.1% | 53.9% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 2.3 | 592 | 10,441 | 71.4% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 676 | 10,243 | 27.3% | 55.6% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 3.5 | 747 | 11,614 | 70.0% | 55.6% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.4 | 631 | 11,053 | 42.9% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.3 | 713 | 12,015 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.6 | 539 | 10,068 | 60.0% | 30.8% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.2 | 638 | 8,270 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.4 | 770 | 12,299 | 71.4% | 36.4% | |
| 77.78% | 18 | 2.5 | 695 | 9,349 | 57.1% | 90.9% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.8 | 550 | 9,189 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.6 | 708 | 8,491 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 2.1 | 557 | 11,190 | 60.0% | 18.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.2 | 676 | 10,715 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.2 | 655 | 9,694 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.0 | 616 | 10,068 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.0 | 626 | 10,402 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.6 | 583 | 9,673 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.2 | 718 | 12,024 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.0 | 754 | 11,459 | 20.0% | 62.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.2 | 634 | 12,442 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.3 | 675 | 10,879 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.5 | 837 | 11,392 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.8 | 590 | 9,875 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.0 | 648 | 10,609 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.9 | 718 | 11,060 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 2.6 | 739 | 9,696 | 25.0% | 12.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.1 | 657 | 12,946 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 5.0 | 731 | 11,113 | 16.7% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.2 | 680 | 10,712 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.6 | 772 | 10,778 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.2 | 597 | 12,980 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 642 | 10,194 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 634 | 8,866 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 566 | 8,508 | 16.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 632 | 10,182 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 717 | 10,551 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.9 | 680 | 11,247 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 820 | 11,005 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 670 | 12,576 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 680 | 9,813 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.9 | 500 | 9,748 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 558 | 8,066 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 600 | 8,734 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.8 | 752 | 10,672 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.8 | 538 | 10,883 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 747 | 12,243 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 529 | 11,818 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 603 | 11,756 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 751 | 12,034 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.3 | 641 | 8,791 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 741 | 13,602 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.8 | 731 | 9,730 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 843 | 11,532 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 486 | 10,021 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.2 | 733 | 12,200 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.3 | 849 | 8,423 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 553 | 11,630 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 545 | 12,849 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 703 | 12,795 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 643 | 10,669 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 674 | 9,910 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.9 | 518 | 9,511 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 806 | 13,282 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 563 | 9,197 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.7 | 672 | 10,899 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 529 | 8,391 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 773 | 11,458 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 592 | 8,784 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 728 | 10,857 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 478 | 7,754 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 774 | 11,968 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 556 | 11,059 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 705 | 11,941 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 800 | 11,618 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 552 | 7,214 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 799 | 16,261 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 617 | 10,467 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 617 | 10,439 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Malphite vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Malphite vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Malphite do against Kai'Sa in the early game?
In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Malphite with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kai'Sa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malphite do against Kai'Sa in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Kai'Sa matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Kai'Sa?
The best Malphite build against Kai'Sa includes Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Malphite runes against Kai'Sa?
The best Malphite runes against Kai'Sa use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Kai'Sa?
Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Kai'Sa with a 60.0% win rate. Malphite strongly counters Kai'Sa in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Malphite against Kai'Sa?
When playing Malphite against Kai'Sa, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kai'Sa. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.