Malphitevs Naafiri
Malphite vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Malphite based on 24 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Naafiri 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 Naafiri Matchup?
Malphite vs Naafiri Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Malphite's 45.8%, giving Naafiri a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri 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. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown
Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Naafiri
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Naafiri are Frozen Heart, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Naafiri matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite55.6%
Naafiri44.4%Malphite40.0%Naafiri60.0%Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Naafiri. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, 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 Naafiri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Naafiri 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 Naafiri
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Naafiri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.58% | 212 | 5.6 | 710 | 10,892 | 48.7% | 48.5% | |
| 43.69% | 206 | 5.0 | 634 | 9,403 | 38.8% | 47.1% | |
| 45.33% | 150 | 5.8 | 840 | 10,166 | 43.1% | 47.1% | |
| 55.56% | 135 | 6.2 | 735 | 10,756 | 60.0% | 52.9% | |
| 44.53% | 128 | 4.8 | 729 | 10,277 | 44.2% | 44.7% | |
| 45.13% | 113 | 5.7 | 924 | 10,332 | 42.2% | 47.1% | |
| 57.66% | 111 | 5.8 | 738 | 10,428 | 60.4% | 55.6% | |
| 63.30% | 109 | 6.3 | 864 | 11,585 | 66.7% | 60.9% | |
| 54.08% | 98 | 5.2 | 747 | 11,075 | 45.5% | 61.1% | |
| 44.44% | 90 | 5.6 | 755 | 10,447 | 36.8% | 50.0% | |
| 42.70% | 89 | 5.8 | 698 | 10,044 | 34.3% | 48.1% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 5.8 | 720 | 10,496 | 51.4% | 48.8% | |
| 46.05% | 76 | 6.1 | 775 | 10,666 | 46.9% | 45.5% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 5.7 | 765 | 10,023 | 54.5% | 55.3% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 5.5 | 791 | 9,670 | 41.9% | 53.9% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 6.0 | 771 | 11,251 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 4.7 | 777 | 9,495 | 51.7% | 56.8% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 5.2 | 721 | 10,765 | 43.5% | 52.5% | |
| 46.03% | 63 | 5.7 | 781 | 9,886 | 40.0% | 51.5% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 5.8 | 698 | 9,413 | 54.5% | 37.8% | |
| 55.93% | 59 | 4.6 | 711 | 9,840 | 57.7% | 54.5% | |
| 66.10% | 59 | 5.7 | 825 | 10,337 | 70.4% | 62.5% | |
| 58.62% | 58 | 6.3 | 782 | 11,276 | 69.6% | 51.4% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 5.6 | 701 | 9,627 | 51.9% | 46.7% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 5.4 | 732 | 10,790 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 5.9 | 789 | 10,460 | 54.5% | 57.6% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 5.3 | 758 | 10,522 | 43.5% | 60.0% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 5.6 | 928 | 10,465 | 36.8% | 60.6% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 5.7 | 840 | 10,520 | 55.0% | 40.6% | |
| 64.71% | 51 | 6.1 | 742 | 10,935 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 76.00% | 50 | 5.8 | 770 | 11,978 | 89.5% | 67.7% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.9 | 675 | 11,067 | 71.4% | 37.9% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 3.1 | 660 | 10,713 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 2.3 | 595 | 11,770 | 44.0% | 52.2% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 2.2 | 624 | 10,400 | 57.1% | 46.1% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 5.7 | 747 | 11,230 | 47.1% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 5.9 | 804 | 10,597 | 47.8% | 52.2% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 5.9 | 703 | 11,418 | 69.2% | 50.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 4.9 | 812 | 12,213 | 33.3% | 51.4% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.0 | 719 | 11,027 | 60.0% | 58.6% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.9 | 668 | 12,563 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 5.3 | 653 | 9,130 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 5.3 | 568 | 10,705 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 2.4 | 711 | 11,332 | 22.2% | 65.2% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 4.9 | 742 | 10,160 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 5.4 | 840 | 10,676 | 57.1% | 42.3% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 4.9 | 785 | 12,945 | 71.4% | 30.4% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.5 | 773 | 11,484 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 1.4 | 663 | 11,754 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 2.9 | 693 | 11,262 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 2.1 | 657 | 10,061 | 69.2% | 41.2% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 2.3 | 580 | 9,192 | 33.3% | 38.9% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 2.3 | 641 | 11,231 | 45.5% | 63.2% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 2.2 | 691 | 10,963 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.1 | 695 | 10,427 | 63.6% | 43.8% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 5.5 | 718 | 9,086 | 28.6% | 46.1% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 650 | 11,847 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 4.3 | 734 | 11,618 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.6 | 654 | 12,343 | 50.0% | 68.8% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.8 | 861 | 9,839 | 58.3% | 33.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 3.7 | 661 | 10,948 | 27.3% | 66.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.9 | 576 | 8,565 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.7 | 643 | 12,065 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 4.7 | 664 | 9,785 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.5 | 585 | 10,856 | 40.0% | 41.2% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 4.7 | 742 | 9,219 | 63.6% | 54.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 2.7 | 747 | 9,738 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.5 | 847 | 10,942 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 615 | 8,168 | 40.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.0 | 810 | 9,855 | 62.5% | 41.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 750 | 12,123 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 5.3 | 755 | 10,688 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.4 | 737 | 11,994 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 3.4 | 696 | 11,169 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.9 | 848 | 11,199 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 3.1 | 585 | 10,883 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.7 | 592 | 9,446 | 87.5% | 22.2% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 3.7 | 691 | 7,488 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 5.0 | 693 | 9,020 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.0 | 697 | 13,533 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 540 | 9,303 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 2.4 | 705 | 11,142 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 798 | 9,491 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.6 | 577 | 11,115 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 527 | 7,747 | 54.5% | 100.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.6 | 580 | 9,401 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 4.8 | 652 | 10,513 | 25.0% | 45.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 2.5 | 625 | 12,616 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.3 | 619 | 10,582 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.6 | 674 | 8,998 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.1 | 543 | 9,415 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.4 | 722 | 11,140 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.0 | 563 | 10,560 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 711 | 9,609 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 594 | 10,900 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.2 | 742 | 10,573 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.4 | 684 | 10,632 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 3.6 | 582 | 8,026 | 14.3% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.6 | 529 | 8,328 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.8 | 787 | 13,157 | 0.0% | 70.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.0 | 668 | 9,415 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.3 | 661 | 10,175 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.4 | 656 | 10,599 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 4.0 | 715 | 11,998 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.5 | 718 | 11,784 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.5 | 695 | 11,049 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 677 | 8,351 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 591 | 12,733 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.5 | 686 | 11,859 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 1.3 | 666 | 10,473 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.7 | 657 | 8,918 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 877 | 11,733 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 563 | 11,416 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 788 | 11,333 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 771 | 10,763 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 800 | 12,260 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.4 | 628 | 7,465 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 708 | 11,229 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 604 | 9,838 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.0 | 604 | 9,811 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 484 | 10,583 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 521 | 11,575 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 740 | 11,883 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 612 | 9,090 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 717 | 11,610 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.6 | 675 | 9,975 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.9 | 617 | 12,250 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.2 | 509 | 9,100 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 598 | 9,772 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 549 | 5,924 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.1 | 625 | 9,947 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.8 | 720 | 9,775 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 581 | 9,040 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.7 | 623 | 8,447 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 745 | 11,632 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.3 | 718 | 12,462 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 547 | 9,499 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 627 | 12,505 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 624 | 8,118 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 603 | 9,380 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 791 | 9,193 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 838 | 13,416 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 831 | 12,528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 681 | 15,181 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 899 | 13,032 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Malphite vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Naafiri in League of Legends?
Naafiri wins the Malphite vs Naafiri matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Malphite's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Malphite do against Naafiri in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Naafiri with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Naafiri in the late game?
In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Malphite vs Naafiri matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Naafiri matchup?
Naafiri wins the matchup against Malphite with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Naafiri?
The best Malphite build against Naafiri includes Frozen Heart, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Naafiri?
The best Malphite runes against Naafiri use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Naafiri?
No, Malphite struggles against Naafiri with only a 45.8% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Naafiri?
When playing Malphite against Naafiri, play cautiously and avoid Naafiri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Naafiri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.