Malphitevs Riven
Malphite vs Riven is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Riven wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.8%) over Malphite based on 57 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Riven 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 Riven Matchup?
Malphite vs Riven Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Riven matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Malphite's 49.1%, giving Riven a 1.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 650 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Riven is slightly favored, Malphite can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Riven's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Malphite vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown
Riven is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Riven holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Riven
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Riven are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Riven matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite51.9%
Riven48.1%Malphite46.7%Riven53.3%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Malphite has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Riven by 3.7 percentage points. Malphite players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Riven, 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 Riven reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Riven 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 Riven
Resolve
Sorcery
The Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Malphite maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Riven.
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 Riven - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Riven in League of Legends?
Riven wins the Malphite vs Riven matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Malphite's 49.1%, a 1.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Malphite do against Riven in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Riven with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. 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 Riven in the late game?
In the late game, Riven takes over the Malphite vs Riven matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Riven matchup?
Riven wins the matchup against Malphite with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 1.8 percentage point advantage means Riven is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Riven?
The best Malphite build against Riven includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Riven?
The best Malphite runes against Riven use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Malphite vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Riven?
No, Malphite struggles against Riven with only a 49.1% win rate. Riven has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Riven's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Riven?
When playing Malphite against Riven, play cautiously and avoid Riven's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Riven has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.