Malphitevs Kennen
Malphite vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Kennen wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Malphite based on 41 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Kennen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Kennen 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.
Kennen(46.3%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Kennen Matchup?
Malphite vs Kennen Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.3%, giving Kennen a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Kennen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Kennen reaches their power spikes, while Kennen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 927 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen 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 Kennen 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 Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown
Kennen is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kennen holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Kennen
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Kennen 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kennen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Kennen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite52.6%Kennen47.4%Malphite40.9%Kennen59.1%Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kennen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.1% win rate — 18.2 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Kennen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Malphite must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kennen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kennen 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 Kennen
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Kennen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.92% | 198 | 5.1 | 646 | 10,377 | 37.1% | 45.9% | |
| 42.11% | 190 | 4.7 | 852 | 10,181 | 41.4% | 42.9% | |
| 44.85% | 165 | 6.2 | 739 | 10,556 | 43.8% | 45.9% | |
| 47.24% | 163 | 4.7 | 817 | 11,291 | 48.0% | 46.5% | |
| 55.70% | 158 | 6.3 | 753 | 11,672 | 46.0% | 64.3% | |
| 50.32% | 157 | 6.3 | 816 | 11,919 | 61.4% | 41.4% | |
| 48.39% | 155 | 5.1 | 682 | 11,655 | 53.1% | 45.0% | |
| 56.58% | 152 | 1.4 | 633 | 12,927 | 60.0% | 54.4% | |
| 57.24% | 152 | 4.9 | 744 | 11,764 | 59.7% | 55.3% | |
| 55.03% | 149 | 6.1 | 854 | 11,325 | 58.7% | 51.4% | |
| 42.86% | 147 | 4.0 | 684 | 10,511 | 42.3% | 43.4% | |
| 46.26% | 147 | 5.6 | 755 | 11,130 | 51.7% | 42.7% | |
| 49.31% | 144 | 3.2 | 640 | 11,068 | 51.9% | 46.1% | |
| 42.98% | 121 | 4.5 | 682 | 11,068 | 43.9% | 42.2% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 2.5 | 629 | 11,566 | 56.1% | 40.3% | |
| 50.00% | 116 | 5.4 | 806 | 10,909 | 51.8% | 48.3% | |
| 42.86% | 113 | 1.6 | 670 | 12,021 | 43.4% | 42.4% | |
| 47.27% | 110 | 5.4 | 700 | 9,877 | 43.1% | 51.9% | |
| 54.29% | 105 | 2.2 | 652 | 12,272 | 52.3% | 55.7% | |
| 52.00% | 100 | 6.1 | 731 | 10,960 | 46.7% | 56.4% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 4.8 | 776 | 10,147 | 54.8% | 51.8% | |
| 67.01% | 97 | 5.8 | 790 | 11,572 | 69.0% | 65.5% | |
| 58.76% | 97 | 6.3 | 887 | 12,583 | 63.6% | 56.3% | |
| 39.36% | 94 | 5.7 | 737 | 11,442 | 30.0% | 46.3% | |
| 40.22% | 92 | 6.1 | 786 | 11,174 | 50.0% | 32.0% | |
| 46.67% | 90 | 5.0 | 755 | 11,104 | 50.0% | 45.2% | |
| 46.07% | 89 | 5.7 | 835 | 10,609 | 37.1% | 51.9% | |
| 55.68% | 88 | 4.4 | 816 | 11,448 | 57.1% | 54.4% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 6.0 | 717 | 10,680 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 51.19% | 84 | 6.5 | 775 | 10,403 | 52.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.99% | 83 | 5.9 | 771 | 11,171 | 57.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 6.3 | 787 | 11,108 | 45.2% | 56.1% | |
| 59.76% | 82 | 5.7 | 756 | 12,379 | 70.0% | 53.9% | |
| 48.15% | 81 | 6.2 | 682 | 10,793 | 48.7% | 47.6% | |
| 38.75% | 80 | 1.0 | 565 | 11,691 | 31.8% | 47.2% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 1.6 | 699 | 13,344 | 56.0% | 53.1% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 4.7 | 703 | 11,354 | 45.5% | 62.5% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.7 | 601 | 11,044 | 38.5% | 58.8% | |
| 45.21% | 73 | 6.0 | 748 | 11,059 | 43.2% | 47.2% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 6.3 | 677 | 11,013 | 63.6% | 35.9% | |
| 38.24% | 68 | 3.9 | 658 | 10,102 | 26.1% | 44.4% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 5.9 | 724 | 11,687 | 48.1% | 47.5% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 4.4 | 693 | 11,023 | 48.4% | 52.8% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 1.8 | 595 | 12,282 | 60.9% | 44.2% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 5.2 | 703 | 11,415 | 43.8% | 51.6% | |
| 39.66% | 58 | 5.5 | 788 | 10,420 | 38.5% | 40.6% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 1.3 | 631 | 13,207 | 65.0% | 51.4% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.2 | 679 | 11,013 | 52.2% | 45.5% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 1.8 | 617 | 11,227 | 47.1% | 52.4% | |
| 63.64% | 55 | 5.9 | 727 | 11,747 | 66.7% | 61.3% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 4.7 | 665 | 11,697 | 66.7% | 31.0% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 3.1 | 609 | 9,951 | 39.1% | 33.3% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 2.2 | 627 | 11,281 | 42.9% | 46.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 6.3 | 765 | 11,575 | 37.5% | 47.8% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 3.5 | 677 | 11,968 | 68.4% | 35.7% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 1.8 | 699 | 12,908 | 66.7% | 45.2% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 1.6 | 638 | 11,902 | 62.5% | 61.9% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 5.1 | 593 | 10,659 | 52.2% | 36.4% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 5.3 | 743 | 10,844 | 52.6% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.5 | 580 | 12,096 | 52.6% | 48.0% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 1.8 | 596 | 11,693 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 6.0 | 876 | 11,162 | 52.9% | 40.0% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 1.9 | 579 | 11,509 | 50.0% | 34.5% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 5.4 | 658 | 10,826 | 52.6% | 40.9% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 1.8 | 544 | 8,812 | 45.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.7 | 684 | 10,756 | 41.7% | 59.3% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.4 | 610 | 12,145 | 35.0% | 68.4% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.0 | 766 | 12,254 | 50.0% | 43.5% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 3.2 | 686 | 11,931 | 66.7% | 36.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.1 | 624 | 11,058 | 22.2% | 66.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 3.0 | 615 | 11,236 | 47.4% | 58.8% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 5.8 | 747 | 12,043 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.8 | 626 | 11,710 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.2 | 637 | 12,321 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 2.8 | 750 | 12,060 | 18.8% | 50.0% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.8 | 741 | 12,684 | 60.0% | 56.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 2.7 | 681 | 11,985 | 38.5% | 63.2% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.1 | 572 | 11,567 | 63.2% | 38.5% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.6 | 699 | 10,089 | 68.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.7 | 563 | 8,957 | 44.4% | 38.5% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 5.3 | 732 | 10,217 | 41.2% | 42.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.7 | 850 | 11,210 | 60.0% | 38.1% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.7 | 712 | 12,874 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 2.5 | 661 | 10,761 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.0 | 730 | 12,039 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 5.5 | 646 | 11,226 | 46.1% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.9 | 545 | 9,477 | 46.1% | 26.7% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.4 | 569 | 10,878 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.4 | 708 | 11,091 | 64.3% | 41.7% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.1 | 607 | 10,086 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 644 | 11,794 | 53.9% | 41.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.2 | 733 | 9,225 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 607 | 10,546 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.8 | 558 | 9,880 | 36.4% | 53.9% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 2.9 | 748 | 12,272 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.8 | 738 | 11,160 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 618 | 10,914 | 28.6% | 70.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.9 | 714 | 11,294 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.7 | 663 | 9,655 | 63.6% | 41.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.0 | 809 | 10,882 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.3 | 677 | 10,752 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 3.9 | 761 | 10,830 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.0 | 623 | 9,776 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.6 | 545 | 9,385 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.0 | 595 | 10,538 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 76.19% | 21 | 2.0 | 729 | 11,085 | 81.8% | 70.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.5 | 553 | 10,743 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 693 | 11,702 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 734 | 11,530 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 3.2 | 657 | 10,846 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 2.1 | 574 | 10,270 | 71.4% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 2.4 | 611 | 12,490 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.1 | 578 | 9,669 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.9 | 637 | 9,983 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 2.1 | 642 | 10,839 | 33.3% | 87.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.7 | 716 | 10,550 | 30.0% | 28.6% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.8 | 598 | 10,485 | 25.0% | 38.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.7 | 776 | 12,564 | 70.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 794 | 11,723 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 668 | 10,752 | 62.5% | 71.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.7 | 488 | 9,459 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 631 | 10,850 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.6 | 612 | 12,232 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.6 | 780 | 11,101 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.2 | 613 | 10,341 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.8 | 613 | 9,166 | 77.8% | 80.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.9 | 764 | 11,541 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.9 | 663 | 10,352 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.1 | 536 | 9,940 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 695 | 12,392 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 4.6 | 623 | 10,111 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 3.5 | 632 | 9,364 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.3 | 848 | 11,216 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.5 | 710 | 9,877 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 5.9 | 658 | 11,223 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 575 | 11,311 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 630 | 12,990 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 766 | 10,067 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 741 | 10,352 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 6.3 | 875 | 13,624 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 854 | 12,006 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 784 | 12,058 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 921 | 13,131 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.7 | 745 | 14,079 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 549 | 10,792 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 714 | 12,498 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 752 | 12,261 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.9 | 748 | 12,553 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 947 | 14,348 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Malphite vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Kennen in League of Legends?
Kennen wins the Malphite vs Kennen matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Malphite do against Kennen in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Kennen with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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 Kennen in the late game?
In the late game, Kennen takes over the Malphite vs Kennen matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to 40.9%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Kennen matchup?
Kennen wins the matchup against Malphite with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Kennen?
The best Malphite build against Kennen 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 Kennen?
The best Malphite runes against Kennen use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.2% win rate in the Malphite vs Kennen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Kennen?
No, Malphite struggles against Kennen with only a 46.3% win rate. Kennen has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kennen's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Kennen?
When playing Malphite against Kennen, play cautiously and avoid Kennen's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kennen has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.