Malphitevs Poppy
Malphite vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Malphite wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Poppy based on 7 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 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.
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 7 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Poppy's 42.9%, giving Malphite a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 480 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown
Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Poppy
Plated Steelcaps 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 Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. 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
Malphite50.0%
Poppy50.0%Malphite60.0%Poppy40.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malphite and Poppy, 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.
Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Poppy. 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. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Malphite Runes Against Poppy
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Poppy, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.18% | 110 | 5.6 | 671 | 10,642 | 65.3% | 52.5% | |
| 44.94% | 89 | 6.3 | 719 | 10,672 | 44.7% | 45.1% | |
| 57.89% | 76 | 6.1 | 780 | 11,393 | 64.9% | 51.3% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 5.7 | 738 | 10,437 | 51.4% | 55.9% | |
| 43.75% | 64 | 5.2 | 683 | 9,534 | 32.1% | 52.8% | |
| 66.67% | 63 | 6.2 | 885 | 11,081 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 4.3 | 703 | 10,745 | 48.3% | 47.1% | |
| 51.61% | 62 | 5.6 | 815 | 11,127 | 55.2% | 48.5% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 4.8 | 670 | 10,743 | 52.4% | 53.1% | |
| 30.43% | 46 | 4.3 | 740 | 9,415 | 23.8% | 36.0% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 6.0 | 846 | 9,747 | 40.0% | 52.4% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.0 | 672 | 9,892 | 35.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 6.0 | 732 | 10,431 | 44.4% | 57.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 5.7 | 760 | 11,402 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 6.0 | 846 | 12,038 | 53.9% | 60.7% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 5.6 | 665 | 9,568 | 52.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 5.7 | 821 | 10,449 | 52.6% | 47.6% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.0 | 732 | 12,295 | 60.0% | 48.3% | |
| 35.90% | 39 | 6.1 | 793 | 11,644 | 42.9% | 32.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 4.9 | 757 | 10,763 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.1 | 714 | 11,384 | 72.7% | 41.7% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.0 | 812 | 11,314 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.0 | 697 | 11,024 | 57.1% | 36.8% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 2.5 | 711 | 11,495 | 38.5% | 45.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 5.6 | 785 | 10,828 | 57.9% | 64.3% | |
| 30.30% | 33 | 5.6 | 774 | 10,182 | 16.7% | 38.1% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.2 | 807 | 10,591 | 42.9% | 52.6% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.7 | 672 | 12,869 | 25.0% | 45.8% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 5.8 | 752 | 11,477 | 64.3% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 5.2 | 725 | 10,553 | 38.5% | 47.4% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 5.7 | 807 | 11,168 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.0 | 721 | 11,939 | 58.3% | 55.6% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 5.8 | 761 | 10,801 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.1 | 696 | 10,175 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 5.3 | 695 | 10,033 | 56.3% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 5.9 | 819 | 12,231 | 64.3% | 58.3% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.7 | 874 | 10,569 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 2.1 | 533 | 9,444 | 57.1% | 36.8% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.8 | 613 | 10,491 | 44.4% | 46.7% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.1 | 534 | 9,531 | 25.0% | 72.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.2 | 769 | 12,366 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.7 | 734 | 12,077 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 2.4 | 705 | 11,555 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.2 | 779 | 10,862 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 733 | 11,966 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 704 | 10,346 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 5.1 | 515 | 9,440 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.1 | 489 | 10,799 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 3.3 | 641 | 12,388 | 62.5% | 36.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 4.8 | 632 | 11,081 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 655 | 12,739 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.6 | 552 | 11,692 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.4 | 703 | 11,729 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 2.0 | 533 | 9,168 | 14.3% | 55.6% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.8 | 701 | 11,976 | 85.7% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.6 | 583 | 11,092 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.7 | 677 | 10,852 | 71.4% | 28.6% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 2.5 | 642 | 11,023 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.7 | 568 | 9,597 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.9 | 757 | 11,322 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.1 | 515 | 10,051 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.3 | 612 | 10,609 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 774 | 9,893 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 2.5 | 682 | 11,003 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.2 | 715 | 11,905 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.2 | 750 | 12,700 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.2 | 828 | 10,511 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 720 | 10,847 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.9 | 843 | 11,142 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 547 | 8,452 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 90.91% | 11 | 6.4 | 852 | 9,736 | 85.7% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,566 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.7 | 596 | 9,586 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 564 | 9,533 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 688 | 12,572 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 585 | 11,337 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 730 | 10,944 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 569 | 10,717 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 656 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.1 | 683 | 10,192 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.2 | 798 | 13,265 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 768 | 12,186 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 605 | 8,638 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.9 | 744 | 12,361 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 799 | 13,693 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 663 | 10,758 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 580 | 12,311 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.8 | 485 | 10,207 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.3 | 592 | 8,711 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 772 | 11,507 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 601 | 10,745 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.0 | 686 | 10,881 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 820 | 11,742 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.5 | 710 | 10,443 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.5 | 677 | 12,285 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.1 | 682 | 11,572 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 827 | 12,346 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 686 | 10,556 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 728 | 11,836 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 541 | 7,542 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 722 | 13,380 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.2 | 567 | 8,959 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 824 | 11,506 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.6 | 729 | 12,561 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 624 | 12,526 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 406 | 8,469 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.7 | 468 | 10,166 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 447 | 9,578 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 776 | 11,798 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 744 | 11,135 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 754 | 8,994 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 779 | 10,110 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 625 | 11,130 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 593 | 9,158 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 789 | 11,956 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Malphite vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Malphite vs Poppy matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Poppy's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Malphite do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Poppy 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 Poppy in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Poppy matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Poppy with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Poppy?
The best Malphite build against Poppy includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration 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?
Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 57.1% win rate. Malphite strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Malphite against Poppy?
When playing Malphite against Poppy, 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.