Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Malphitevs Rengar

DTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malphite vs Rengar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Rengar based on 21 games. Rengar wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Rengar 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.

Compare against an opponent
Rengar - 57.1% win rateRengar(57.1%)
Malphite - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
57.1% WR
VS
Rengar vs Malphite matchup - 42.9% win rate
Rengar
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Rengar Matchup?

Malphite wins the Malphite vs Rengar matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 21
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.7
CS / min
1.8
689
DMG / min
687
12,371
Gold / game
13,341
200
Heal / min
448
1,805
DMG Mitigated / min
642
0.9
CC / min
0.5
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Malphite vs Rengar Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Rengar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Rengar's 42.9%, giving Malphite a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rengar controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rengar needs to press advantages before Malphite reaches their power spikes, while Malphite should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 Rengar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rengar 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 Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, 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
1.7Malphite
1.8Rengar
Malphite and Rengar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
689Malphite
687Rengar
Damage output is virtually even between Malphite and Rengar, with only 1 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,371Malphite
13,341Rengar
Rengar generates a commanding 970 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Rengar 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
0.9Malphite
0.5Rengar
Malphite provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rengar, 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
2,006Malphite
1,090Rengar
Malphite vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 916 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malphite Build Against Rengar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Rengar are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Rengar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Rengar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rengar
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite40.0%
Rengar early game win rateRengar60.0%
Late Game
Malphite
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite72.7%
Rengar late game win rateRengar27.3%

Rengar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Rengar 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 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Rengar. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Rengar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malphite reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malphite 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 Rengar

Domination rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs RengarDomination
Electrocute - best Malphite rune vs RengarCheap Shot - best Malphite rune vs RengarGrisly Mementos - best Malphite rune vs RengarUltimate Hunter - best Malphite rune vs Rengar
Inspiration rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs RengarInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Malphite rune vs RengarMagical Footwear - best Malphite rune vs Rengar
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Rengar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.81%1796.178111,13039.3%51.6%
52.54%1185.271111,79051.0%53.6%
38.05%1135.263510,05128.6%47.4%
45.19%1044.271410,64041.7%48.2%
40.63%965.487510,34051.1%30.6%
42.11%955.577110,36726.7%56.0%
40.86%936.074811,22143.6%38.9%
57.32%826.284911,61967.6%48.9%
51.85%815.885811,13961.8%44.7%
43.21%816.085711,06546.9%40.8%
51.32%766.073010,90355.9%47.6%
54.67%756.390611,89048.4%59.1%
50.00%742.666211,44051.3%48.6%
58.33%726.278911,30563.3%54.8%
54.17%725.575110,40053.3%54.8%
60.87%692.870612,96186.4%48.9%
54.41%685.573011,60056.8%51.6%
51.52%664.267710,08842.1%64.3%
60.32%636.079411,71057.1%61.9%
38.10%634.170910,57542.3%35.1%
46.77%625.981910,62662.1%33.3%
45.90%611.259612,54450.0%43.2%
55.00%605.780210,96854.2%55.6%
52.54%596.272810,89758.1%46.4%
45.76%596.267311,68241.7%48.6%
50.85%596.273811,24156.5%47.2%
62.50%566.077312,03969.6%57.6%
50.00%566.277911,51551.9%48.3%
34.62%525.767810,03022.6%52.4%
55.77%526.577010,91560.0%50.0%
50.98%516.268710,98650.0%52.0%
57.14%494.966211,10357.7%56.5%
58.70%466.27169,78963.0%52.6%
42.22%454.576910,21441.2%42.9%
54.55%442.568511,82252.6%56.0%
52.27%445.380811,13445.0%58.3%
54.55%446.371612,14747.1%59.3%
59.52%424.977812,00258.3%60.0%
53.66%416.373111,70752.9%54.2%
56.10%411.159811,86863.2%50.0%
53.85%395.874711,03647.1%59.1%
52.63%383.568812,09038.9%65.0%
48.65%371.767112,53064.3%39.1%
45.95%373.270311,56528.6%56.5%
55.56%365.775010,79647.4%64.7%
47.22%361.967712,74153.3%42.9%
47.06%341.255612,21941.7%50.0%
41.18%344.665611,13840.0%42.1%
55.88%341.161912,43850.0%59.1%
41.18%341.055912,01133.3%45.5%
46.88%325.568310,70930.8%57.9%
46.88%325.66879,65450.0%42.9%
40.63%326.47099,95936.8%46.1%
38.71%315.767011,96550.0%34.8%
51.61%312.365011,73541.7%57.9%
56.67%304.072610,15338.5%70.6%
60.00%302.971912,07270.0%55.0%
39.29%284.259910,13218.2%52.9%
42.31%266.279210,03346.7%36.4%
40.00%253.468711,99154.5%28.6%
70.83%245.068512,70871.4%70.6%
54.17%241.659312,40358.3%50.0%
39.13%231.760310,10842.9%37.5%
45.45%222.057110,25666.7%37.5%
52.38%211.557810,65371.4%42.9%
52.38%213.86269,69766.7%33.3%
57.14%211.768912,37140.0%72.7%
47.62%212.571613,16462.5%38.5%
38.10%216.067010,16820.0%54.5%
55.00%202.062010,32554.5%55.6%
45.00%201.865210,01950.0%41.7%
47.37%191.564812,58571.4%33.3%
52.63%192.16459,70555.6%50.0%
47.37%192.770410,69360.0%33.3%
31.58%191.652011,07118.2%50.0%
50.00%184.176812,10471.4%36.4%
27.78%185.861711,16930.0%25.0%
47.06%175.268710,85257.1%40.0%
35.29%173.472010,88050.0%22.2%
52.94%175.369610,77142.9%60.0%
56.25%165.578310,27777.8%28.6%
43.75%162.96179,36741.7%50.0%
68.75%165.976311,21962.5%75.0%
46.67%155.96859,66242.9%50.0%
33.33%153.672212,11242.9%25.0%
40.00%151.55149,60650.0%28.6%
53.33%152.45589,25844.4%66.7%
64.29%145.75878,99975.0%50.0%
42.86%145.563611,27250.0%37.5%
57.14%142.86039,89842.9%71.4%
57.14%145.978512,68475.0%50.0%
30.77%135.366510,36816.7%42.9%
53.85%135.272710,14220.0%75.0%
61.54%135.883413,37540.0%75.0%
50.00%123.381014,08566.7%44.4%
50.00%120.866911,34455.6%33.3%
25.00%122.27389,56533.3%16.7%
50.00%126.464510,03871.4%20.0%
58.33%126.080712,00140.0%71.4%
36.36%112.857210,59040.0%33.3%
45.45%115.16599,24750.0%33.3%
54.55%111.759210,37566.7%50.0%
36.36%115.664511,72566.7%25.0%
45.45%111.044411,36220.0%66.7%
36.36%111.352911,26433.3%40.0%
27.27%114.869512,59733.3%25.0%
54.55%115.17559,54133.3%80.0%
60.00%101.862310,58580.0%40.0%
50.00%105.98059,10050.0%50.0%
20.00%102.35858,99416.7%25.0%
40.00%101.155011,12620.0%60.0%
60.00%102.97498,81066.7%57.1%
44.44%95.178110,61475.0%20.0%
55.56%95.268711,18450.0%60.0%
66.67%91.263413,821100.0%62.5%
66.67%92.55077,42457.1%100.0%
44.44%91.170712,13420.0%75.0%
50.00%83.180912,19966.7%40.0%
50.00%81.856110,4910.0%66.7%
25.00%82.953810,79050.0%0.0%
37.50%85.783812,2520.0%50.0%
62.50%82.35588,26150.0%75.0%
62.50%81.561712,58966.7%60.0%
28.57%73.663511,39533.3%25.0%
42.86%73.45378,15040.0%50.0%
57.14%71.951910,46066.7%50.0%
14.29%72.872910,5620.0%20.0%
57.14%72.16399,52666.7%50.0%
57.14%75.07989,35360.0%50.0%
100.00%75.05769,680100.0%100.0%
57.14%71.155511,16166.7%50.0%
14.29%71.670210,1080.0%25.0%
66.67%61.173612,941100.0%50.0%
33.33%64.67199,25020.0%100.0%
66.67%65.591914,763100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.575110,523100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.36928,12133.3%50.0%
100.00%55.875910,555100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.174412,098100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.247714,4190.0%40.0%
40.00%55.57359,08333.3%50.0%
40.00%52.657712,5220.0%66.7%

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Malphite vs Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Rengar in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Malphite vs Rengar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Rengar's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Malphite do against Rengar in the early game?

In the early game, Rengar has the advantage against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Rengar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Malphite do against Rengar in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Rengar matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malphite vs Rengar matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Rengar with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Rengar?

The best Malphite build against Rengar includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Rengar?

The best Malphite runes against Rengar use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Rengar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malphite counter Rengar?

Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Rengar with a 57.1% win rate. Malphite strongly counters Rengar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Malphite against Rengar?

When playing Malphite against Rengar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Rengar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.