Malphitevs Poppy
Malphite vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 58.1% win rate (+16.1%) over Malphite based on 31 games. Poppy 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 Poppy 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.
Poppy(41.9%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Poppy Matchup?
Malphite vs Poppy Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 58.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 41.9%, giving Poppy a 16.1 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Malphite leads by 128 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy 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 Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Poppy
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Poppy are Frozen Heart, Thornmail 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 Poppy matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite41.2%Poppy58.8%Malphite42.9%Poppy57.1%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.8% win rate — a 17.6 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Poppy holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Malphite Runes Against Poppy
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Poppy 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 Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Poppy wins the Malphite vs Poppy matchup with a 58.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 41.9%, a 16.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Malphite do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Malphite with a 58.8% win rate versus 41.2%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malphite do against Poppy in the late game?
In the late game, Poppy takes over the Malphite vs Poppy matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Poppy matchup?
Poppy wins the matchup against Malphite with a 58.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 16.1 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Poppy?
The best Malphite build against Poppy includes Frozen Heart, Thornmail, 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 Poppy?
The best Malphite runes against Poppy use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Poppy?
No, Malphite struggles against Poppy with only a 41.9% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Poppy?
When playing Malphite against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Poppy has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.