Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Malphitevs Olaf

CTankMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malphite vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Malphite wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Olaf based on 28 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Olaf 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 - 64.3% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
64.3% WR
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Olaf vs Malphite matchup - 35.7% win rate
Olaf
35.7% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Olaf Matchup?

Malphite wins the Malphite vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 28
64.3%
Win Rate
35.7%
5.3
CS / min
6.1
695
DMG / min
665
10,033
Gold / game
11,115
119
Heal / min
515
1,523
DMG Mitigated / min
1,116
1.0
CC / min
0.5
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Malphite vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Olaf matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Olaf's 35.7%, giving Malphite a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Olaf players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite players can confidently pick into Olaf and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Olaf 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 Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Olaf in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, 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
5.3Malphite
6.1Olaf
Olaf significantly out-farms Malphite by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Olaf a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Malphite players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
695Malphite
665Olaf
Malphite deals 30 more champion damage per minute than Olaf. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Olaf choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,033Malphite
11,115Olaf
Olaf generates a commanding 1,082 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf 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
1.0Malphite
0.5Olaf
Malphite provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Olaf, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,642Malphite
1,631Olaf
Malphite and Olaf have comparable sustain profiles, with only 11 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Malphite Build Against Olaf

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Olaf are Frozen Heart, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Olaf. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Olaf matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite56.3%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf43.8%
Late Game
Malphite
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite75.0%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf25.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Malphite 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 Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Olaf players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Malphite Runes Against Olaf

Sorcery rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs OlafSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malphite rune vs OlafManaflow Band - best Malphite rune vs OlafTranscendence - best Malphite rune vs OlafScorch - best Malphite rune vs Olaf
Resolve rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs OlafResolve
Overgrowth - best Malphite rune vs OlafSecond Wind - best Malphite rune vs Olaf
83.3% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Olaf, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.18%1105.667110,64265.3%52.5%
44.94%896.371910,67244.7%45.1%
57.89%766.178011,39364.9%51.3%
53.52%715.773810,43751.4%55.9%
43.75%645.26839,53432.1%52.8%
66.67%636.288511,08175.0%60.0%
47.62%634.370310,74548.3%47.1%
51.61%625.681511,12755.2%48.5%
52.83%534.867010,74352.4%53.1%
30.43%464.37409,41523.8%36.0%
45.65%466.08469,74740.0%52.4%
43.18%446.06729,89235.0%50.0%
52.27%446.073210,43144.4%57.7%
51.16%435.776011,40250.0%51.9%
58.54%416.084612,03853.9%60.7%
42.50%405.66659,56852.6%33.3%
50.00%405.782110,44952.6%47.6%
51.28%396.073212,29560.0%48.3%
35.90%396.179311,64442.9%32.0%
48.65%374.975710,76350.0%47.6%
51.43%356.171411,38472.7%41.7%
44.12%346.081211,31435.7%50.0%
45.45%336.069711,02457.1%36.8%
42.42%332.571111,49538.5%45.0%
60.61%335.678510,82857.9%64.3%
30.30%335.677410,18216.7%38.1%
48.48%336.280710,59142.9%52.6%
40.63%321.767212,86925.0%45.8%
56.25%325.875211,47764.3%50.0%
43.75%325.272510,55338.5%47.4%
41.94%315.780711,16850.0%36.8%
56.67%306.072111,93958.3%55.6%
43.33%305.876110,80150.0%40.0%
44.83%295.169610,17538.5%50.0%
64.29%285.369510,03356.3%75.0%
61.54%265.981912,23164.3%58.3%
38.46%265.787410,56950.0%20.0%
42.31%262.15339,44457.1%36.8%
45.83%241.861310,49144.4%46.7%
47.83%232.15349,53125.0%72.7%
45.45%226.276912,366100.0%33.3%
38.10%216.773412,07750.0%33.3%
61.90%212.470511,55560.0%63.6%
66.67%216.277910,86255.6%75.0%
50.00%205.773311,96650.0%50.0%
50.00%206.470410,34655.6%45.5%
35.00%205.15159,44033.3%35.7%
36.84%191.148910,79940.0%33.3%
47.37%193.364112,38862.5%36.4%
56.25%164.863211,08142.9%66.7%
31.25%161.665512,73940.0%27.3%
50.00%161.655211,69233.3%60.0%
56.25%165.470311,72966.7%53.9%
37.50%162.05339,16814.3%55.6%
62.50%165.870111,97685.7%44.4%
50.00%142.658311,09250.0%50.0%
50.00%145.767710,85271.4%28.6%
69.23%132.564211,0230.0%75.0%
53.85%133.75689,59742.9%66.7%
30.77%135.975711,32250.0%22.2%
46.15%134.151510,05125.0%55.6%
58.33%122.361210,60966.7%55.6%
25.00%121.87749,89328.6%20.0%
33.33%122.568211,00350.0%25.0%
41.67%124.271511,90520.0%57.1%
33.33%123.275012,7000.0%50.0%
58.33%126.282810,51175.0%50.0%
33.33%125.572010,84740.0%28.6%
63.64%112.984311,14275.0%57.1%
54.55%111.15478,45250.0%60.0%
90.91%116.48529,73685.7%100.0%
54.55%111.167711,56650.0%55.6%
36.36%113.75969,58642.9%25.0%
70.00%101.55649,533100.0%50.0%
60.00%103.068812,572100.0%50.0%
50.00%104.858511,33775.0%33.3%
40.00%102.373010,9440.0%50.0%
60.00%105.756910,71750.0%66.7%
50.00%102.465612,90950.0%50.0%
44.44%93.168310,19250.0%40.0%
44.44%91.279813,26533.3%50.0%
55.56%91.776812,18640.0%75.0%
50.00%81.56058,63850.0%50.0%
62.50%83.974412,36175.0%50.0%
37.50%84.879913,6930.0%50.0%
50.00%81.766310,758100.0%42.9%
87.50%81.558012,311100.0%80.0%
14.29%72.848510,20733.3%0.0%
42.86%72.35928,7110.0%75.0%
57.14%75.377211,50750.0%60.0%
57.14%72.260110,745100.0%25.0%
57.14%75.068610,88166.7%50.0%
42.86%75.482011,7420.0%42.9%
85.71%75.571010,44380.0%100.0%
71.43%72.567712,28550.0%80.0%
57.14%75.168211,57233.3%75.0%
42.86%75.982712,34666.7%25.0%
57.14%71.568610,55650.0%66.7%
50.00%66.272811,83650.0%50.0%
33.33%62.45417,54233.3%0.0%
33.33%62.072213,38050.0%25.0%
50.00%64.25678,95950.0%50.0%
83.33%66.082411,506100.0%66.7%
33.33%62.672912,5610.0%50.0%
66.67%61.962412,52650.0%75.0%
50.00%62.44068,46933.3%66.7%
33.33%62.746810,1660.0%50.0%
50.00%61.24479,57840.0%100.0%
50.00%65.977611,79866.7%33.3%
20.00%55.474411,1350.0%50.0%
60.00%54.87548,99450.0%66.7%
80.00%51.577910,110100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.162511,1300.0%50.0%
80.00%51.65939,15850.0%100.0%
40.00%54.778911,95650.0%33.3%

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Malphite vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Olaf in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Malphite vs Olaf matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Olaf's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Malphite do against Olaf in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Olaf with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. 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 Olaf in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Olaf 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 Olaf matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Olaf with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Olaf?

The best Malphite build against Olaf includes Frozen Heart, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Olaf?

The best Malphite runes against Olaf use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Malphite vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malphite counter Olaf?

Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Olaf with a 64.3% win rate. Malphite strongly counters Olaf in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Malphite against Olaf?

When playing Malphite against Olaf, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.