
Malphitevs Thresh
Malphite vs Thresh is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Thresh based on 21 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Thresh scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Thresh 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 Thresh Matchup?

Malphite vs Thresh Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Thresh matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Thresh's 47.6%, giving Malphite a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Thresh outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Thresh reaches their power spikes, while Thresh should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Malphite leads by 199 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Thresh's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Malphite vs Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, 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 Thresh
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Thresh are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Zeke's Convergence. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Thresh. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Thresh matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Thresh. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Thresh is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Thresh, 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 Thresh reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Thresh 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 Thresh
Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Thresh, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.81% | 179 | 6.1 | 781 | 11,130 | 39.3% | 51.6% | |
| 52.54% | 118 | 5.2 | 711 | 11,790 | 51.0% | 53.6% | |
| 38.05% | 113 | 5.2 | 635 | 10,051 | 28.6% | 47.4% | |
| 45.19% | 104 | 4.2 | 714 | 10,640 | 41.7% | 48.2% | |
| 40.63% | 96 | 5.4 | 875 | 10,340 | 51.1% | 30.6% | |
| 42.11% | 95 | 5.5 | 771 | 10,367 | 26.7% | 56.0% | |
| 40.86% | 93 | 6.0 | 748 | 11,221 | 43.6% | 38.9% | |
| 57.32% | 82 | 6.2 | 849 | 11,619 | 67.6% | 48.9% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 5.8 | 858 | 11,139 | 61.8% | 44.7% | |
| 43.21% | 81 | 6.0 | 857 | 11,065 | 46.9% | 40.8% | |
| 51.32% | 76 | 6.0 | 730 | 10,903 | 55.9% | 47.6% | |
| 54.67% | 75 | 6.3 | 906 | 11,890 | 48.4% | 59.1% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 2.6 | 662 | 11,440 | 51.3% | 48.6% | |
| 58.33% | 72 | 6.2 | 789 | 11,305 | 63.3% | 54.8% | |
| 54.17% | 72 | 5.5 | 751 | 10,400 | 53.3% | 54.8% | |
| 60.87% | 69 | 2.8 | 706 | 12,961 | 86.4% | 48.9% | |
| 54.41% | 68 | 5.5 | 730 | 11,600 | 56.8% | 51.6% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 4.2 | 677 | 10,088 | 42.1% | 64.3% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 6.0 | 794 | 11,710 | 57.1% | 61.9% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 4.1 | 709 | 10,575 | 42.3% | 35.1% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 5.9 | 819 | 10,626 | 62.1% | 33.3% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 1.2 | 596 | 12,544 | 50.0% | 43.2% | |
| 55.00% | 60 | 5.7 | 802 | 10,968 | 54.2% | 55.6% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 6.2 | 728 | 10,897 | 58.1% | 46.4% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 6.2 | 673 | 11,682 | 41.7% | 48.6% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 6.2 | 738 | 11,241 | 56.5% | 47.2% | |
| 62.50% | 56 | 6.0 | 773 | 12,039 | 69.6% | 57.6% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.2 | 779 | 11,515 | 51.9% | 48.3% | |
| 34.62% | 52 | 5.7 | 678 | 10,030 | 22.6% | 52.4% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 6.5 | 770 | 10,915 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 6.2 | 687 | 10,986 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 4.9 | 662 | 11,103 | 57.7% | 56.5% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 6.2 | 716 | 9,789 | 63.0% | 52.6% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 4.5 | 769 | 10,214 | 41.2% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 2.5 | 685 | 11,822 | 52.6% | 56.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 5.3 | 808 | 11,134 | 45.0% | 58.3% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 6.3 | 716 | 12,147 | 47.1% | 59.3% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 4.9 | 778 | 12,002 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.3 | 731 | 11,707 | 52.9% | 54.2% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.1 | 598 | 11,868 | 63.2% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 5.8 | 747 | 11,036 | 47.1% | 59.1% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 3.5 | 688 | 12,090 | 38.9% | 65.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.7 | 671 | 12,530 | 64.3% | 39.1% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 3.2 | 703 | 11,565 | 28.6% | 56.5% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 5.7 | 750 | 10,796 | 47.4% | 64.7% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.9 | 677 | 12,741 | 53.3% | 42.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.2 | 556 | 12,219 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 4.6 | 656 | 11,138 | 40.0% | 42.1% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.1 | 619 | 12,438 | 50.0% | 59.1% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 1.0 | 559 | 12,011 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.5 | 683 | 10,709 | 30.8% | 57.9% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.6 | 687 | 9,654 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.4 | 709 | 9,959 | 36.8% | 46.1% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 5.7 | 670 | 11,965 | 50.0% | 34.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 2.3 | 650 | 11,735 | 41.7% | 57.9% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 4.0 | 726 | 10,153 | 38.5% | 70.6% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 2.9 | 719 | 12,072 | 70.0% | 55.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 4.2 | 599 | 10,132 | 18.2% | 52.9% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.2 | 792 | 10,033 | 46.7% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 3.4 | 687 | 11,991 | 54.5% | 28.6% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 5.0 | 685 | 12,708 | 71.4% | 70.6% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.6 | 593 | 12,403 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.7 | 603 | 10,108 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.0 | 571 | 10,256 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.5 | 578 | 10,653 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 3.8 | 626 | 9,697 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.7 | 689 | 12,371 | 40.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.5 | 716 | 13,164 | 62.5% | 38.5% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.0 | 670 | 10,168 | 20.0% | 54.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 620 | 10,325 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 652 | 10,019 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.5 | 648 | 12,585 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 2.1 | 645 | 9,705 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.7 | 704 | 10,693 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.6 | 520 | 11,071 | 18.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.1 | 768 | 12,104 | 71.4% | 36.4% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 5.8 | 617 | 11,169 | 30.0% | 25.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.2 | 687 | 10,852 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 3.4 | 720 | 10,880 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.3 | 696 | 10,771 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 783 | 10,277 | 77.8% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 2.9 | 617 | 9,367 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 5.9 | 763 | 11,219 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.9 | 685 | 9,662 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.6 | 722 | 12,112 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 514 | 9,606 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.4 | 558 | 9,258 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.7 | 587 | 8,999 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 636 | 11,272 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.8 | 603 | 9,898 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.9 | 785 | 12,684 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.3 | 665 | 10,368 | 16.7% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.2 | 727 | 10,142 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 834 | 13,375 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 3.3 | 810 | 14,085 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 669 | 11,344 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.2 | 738 | 9,565 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 645 | 10,038 | 71.4% | 20.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 807 | 12,001 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.8 | 572 | 10,590 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.1 | 659 | 9,247 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 592 | 10,375 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.6 | 645 | 11,725 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.0 | 444 | 11,362 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 529 | 11,264 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.8 | 695 | 12,597 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 755 | 9,541 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 623 | 10,585 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 805 | 9,100 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 585 | 8,994 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 550 | 11,126 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.9 | 749 | 8,810 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.1 | 781 | 10,614 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 687 | 11,184 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 634 | 13,821 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.5 | 507 | 7,424 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 707 | 12,134 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 809 | 12,199 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 561 | 10,491 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.9 | 538 | 10,790 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 838 | 12,252 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 558 | 8,261 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 617 | 12,589 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.6 | 635 | 11,395 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.4 | 537 | 8,150 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.9 | 519 | 10,460 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.8 | 729 | 10,562 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 639 | 9,526 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.0 | 798 | 9,353 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 5.0 | 576 | 9,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 555 | 11,161 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.6 | 702 | 10,108 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 736 | 12,941 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 719 | 9,250 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 919 | 14,763 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 751 | 10,523 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 692 | 8,121 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 759 | 10,555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 744 | 12,098 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 477 | 14,419 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 735 | 9,083 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 577 | 12,522 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Malphite vs Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Thresh in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Malphite vs Thresh matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Thresh's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Malphite do against Thresh in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Thresh with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Thresh in the late game?
In the late game, Thresh takes over the Malphite vs Thresh matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Thresh scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Thresh matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Thresh with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Malphite is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Thresh?
The best Malphite build against Thresh includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Zeke's Convergence with Mercury's Treads. 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 Thresh?
The best Malphite runes against Thresh use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Thresh matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Thresh?
Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Thresh with a 52.4% win rate. Malphite has a solid advantage over Thresh in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Malphite against Thresh?
When playing Malphite against Thresh, 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.
