Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Malphitevs Kassadin

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Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
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Malphite vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kassadin wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Malphite based on 14 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Kassadin 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.

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Malphite - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
42.9% WR
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Kassadin vs Malphite matchup - 57.1% win rate
Kassadin
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Malphite vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 14
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
5.7
CS / min
6.4
884
DMG / min
822
12,233
Gold / game
13,613
114
Heal / min
264
1,493
DMG Mitigated / min
890
1.2
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Malphite vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 42.9%, giving Kassadin a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, 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.

Farming
5.7Malphite
6.4Kassadin
Kassadin edges out Malphite by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kassadin.
Damage
884Malphite
822Kassadin
Malphite deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Kassadin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kassadin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,233Malphite
13,613Kassadin
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,380 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Malphite
0.2Kassadin
Malphite brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malphite far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kassadin should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,607Malphite
1,154Kassadin
Malphite vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 453 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kassadin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kassadin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malphite Build Against Kassadin

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Kassadin are Hollow Radiance, Frozen Heart and Heartsteel. 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 Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite50.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite40.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin60.0%

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

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Sorcery rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malphite rune vs KassadinManaflow Band - best Malphite rune vs KassadinTranscendence - best Malphite rune vs KassadinScorch - best Malphite rune vs Kassadin
Precision rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Triumph - best Malphite rune vs KassadinCoup de Grace - best Malphite rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

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


Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.26%3885.671211,23554.8%47.2%
47.53%2635.464510,20150.0%45.6%
50.00%2186.275510,67552.9%48.1%
59.30%1996.076611,48853.2%63.3%
49.48%1925.474710,67048.2%50.5%
45.35%1724.96849,66740.0%50.6%
50.88%1715.883610,85148.7%52.7%
38.78%1475.99069,76444.6%32.9%
60.28%1416.487111,19167.8%54.9%
55.88%1366.376311,13854.8%56.8%
42.86%1335.778710,50143.9%42.1%
51.94%1295.786710,97850.0%53.2%
43.41%1296.064910,01631.8%54.5%
52.10%1196.177411,04652.1%52.1%
43.86%1146.281310,96842.9%44.6%
52.21%1135.971110,62955.1%50.0%
49.55%1115.576110,42448.9%50.0%
55.45%1106.068710,95156.0%55.0%
49.53%1075.366310,22652.1%47.5%
57.01%1076.572311,31463.6%52.4%
46.60%1035.878910,73239.5%51.7%
45.10%1026.179211,08644.7%45.5%
45.54%1015.071511,02939.5%49.2%
69.00%1006.076911,61888.9%52.7%
37.00%1005.36969,98532.5%40.0%
60.00%1006.174411,20656.5%63.0%
54.17%965.772110,89058.5%50.9%
37.23%945.07649,99440.0%35.2%
47.87%946.070710,51641.5%52.8%
52.69%936.382111,94362.2%46.4%
53.26%922.966312,18670.6%43.1%
46.59%885.572911,24944.8%47.5%
43.68%873.571811,50334.3%50.0%
61.25%805.978811,34760.5%61.9%
49.35%776.179511,00957.6%43.2%
46.05%766.375311,82757.1%39.6%
56.16%736.575211,70760.6%52.5%
52.78%725.283211,24956.8%48.6%
51.43%706.067210,29848.1%53.5%
50.75%675.570710,60850.0%51.3%
55.38%656.281310,80060.0%50.0%
58.06%625.774210,31357.6%58.6%
57.38%615.370711,61460.0%55.6%
36.84%572.162510,75821.1%44.7%
51.79%562.85939,56045.8%56.3%
46.30%545.363410,78043.5%48.4%
59.26%545.472210,96156.5%61.3%
57.41%542.368412,04371.4%48.5%
46.15%525.36999,36148.1%44.0%
48.00%502.658211,37333.3%58.6%
67.35%491.673513,08760.0%72.4%
43.75%486.183111,67550.0%40.6%
54.35%465.777810,61245.8%63.6%
68.89%456.491111,13768.0%70.0%
34.88%432.355810,93940.9%28.6%
65.12%431.867612,52862.5%66.7%
60.47%434.774312,13576.2%45.5%
53.49%432.670110,72161.1%48.0%
52.38%424.472510,50261.1%45.8%
58.54%412.168712,28050.0%65.2%
63.41%415.886910,74350.0%72.0%
51.28%394.870610,36963.2%40.0%
42.11%385.370212,07237.5%43.3%
37.84%372.063010,32028.6%50.0%
54.05%371.96079,24656.5%50.0%
50.00%362.072012,93775.0%37.5%
48.57%355.35679,86460.0%40.0%
65.71%355.367210,93969.2%63.6%
51.43%354.669110,83153.3%50.0%
60.61%334.776812,67857.1%61.5%
53.13%323.564711,04957.1%50.0%
59.38%325.475311,08275.0%43.8%
42.86%285.965810,31254.5%35.3%
44.44%273.166010,39142.9%46.1%
42.31%262.860210,10340.0%43.8%
42.31%263.86959,75140.0%43.8%
53.85%263.86959,62153.3%54.5%
42.31%262.165811,40745.5%40.0%
65.38%266.075410,96366.7%64.3%
40.00%252.45149,26738.5%41.7%
36.00%251.86259,73650.0%23.1%
44.00%252.071211,53266.7%36.8%
56.00%254.663310,83975.0%47.1%
44.00%252.16289,55960.0%33.3%
36.00%253.277112,78720.0%46.7%
68.00%256.175112,24775.0%64.7%
54.17%245.682311,13864.3%40.0%
50.00%245.366710,27336.4%61.5%
59.09%225.275511,65666.7%56.3%
54.55%225.381411,77560.0%50.0%
42.86%214.05259,15544.4%41.7%
45.00%202.16589,00360.0%30.0%
70.00%206.282911,36975.0%66.7%
60.00%204.066711,59842.9%69.2%
63.16%192.468112,04555.6%70.0%
26.32%191.367612,59950.0%20.0%
15.79%195.57139,8310.0%33.3%
61.11%182.056610,15566.7%55.6%
61.11%181.665212,31662.5%60.0%
44.44%181.95989,41955.6%33.3%
44.44%185.37119,97945.5%42.9%
33.33%185.276411,11337.5%30.0%
58.82%175.662210,73157.1%60.0%
62.50%161.762111,54050.0%66.7%
53.33%153.372710,88620.0%70.0%
46.67%151.75477,64427.3%100.0%
40.00%152.465110,26728.6%50.0%
40.00%154.86259,10837.5%42.9%
71.43%145.989612,800100.0%50.0%
28.57%145.97118,74814.3%42.9%
64.29%142.96769,27855.6%80.0%
57.14%141.65789,50342.9%71.4%
35.71%145.088112,18325.0%40.0%
42.86%145.788412,23350.0%40.0%
69.23%134.381211,72571.4%66.7%
38.46%131.362010,34942.9%33.3%
38.46%132.46908,82950.0%28.6%
61.54%131.149610,65362.5%60.0%
50.00%126.076812,96850.0%50.0%
66.67%125.173910,78185.7%40.0%
25.00%121.06268,67414.3%40.0%
63.64%112.461210,41466.7%60.0%
36.36%112.872410,71450.0%20.0%
36.36%114.574911,92433.3%37.5%
36.36%110.862310,43014.3%75.0%
60.00%101.959410,34675.0%50.0%
50.00%104.76669,77066.7%25.0%
60.00%104.074010,021100.0%42.9%
40.00%105.46789,3680.0%80.0%
50.00%102.064710,43633.3%57.1%
66.67%96.382214,12766.7%66.7%
66.67%92.97088,11080.0%50.0%
66.67%91.85557,66880.0%50.0%
25.00%84.579811,56033.3%20.0%
50.00%81.64698,31275.0%25.0%
25.00%82.46599,67533.3%20.0%
62.50%82.65598,92850.0%75.0%
50.00%82.071311,66733.3%60.0%
37.50%82.565910,87750.0%33.3%
75.00%86.268311,328100.0%33.3%
37.50%81.358511,59450.0%33.3%
37.50%82.070514,37850.0%33.3%
62.50%82.572612,54475.0%50.0%
87.50%81.667514,033100.0%80.0%
71.43%72.456411,57175.0%66.7%
14.29%75.095314,6580.0%16.7%
71.43%71.66489,53750.0%100.0%
42.86%72.555611,13733.3%50.0%
57.14%76.585111,16066.7%50.0%
71.43%74.981611,10166.7%75.0%
50.00%64.979012,9130.0%50.0%
66.67%64.26269,01575.0%50.0%
83.33%65.973810,07875.0%100.0%
66.67%65.067410,319100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.992013,7750.0%100.0%
20.00%53.248110,0600.0%33.3%
40.00%54.069114,2760.0%50.0%

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Malphite vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Malphite vs Kassadin matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Malphite do against Kassadin in the early game?

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

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Malphite vs Kassadin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malphite vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Malphite with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Kassadin?

The best Malphite build against Kassadin includes Hollow Radiance, Frozen Heart, Heartsteel with Armored Advance. 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 Kassadin?

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

Does Malphite counter Kassadin?

No, Malphite struggles against Kassadin with only a 42.9% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Malphite against Kassadin?

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