Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Malphitevs Tristana

CTankMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malphite vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Tristana wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Malphite based on 5 games. Tristana 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 Tristana matchup.

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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.

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Malphite - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
20.0% WR
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Tristana vs Malphite matchup - 80.0% win rate
Tristana
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Tristana Matchup?

Tristana wins the Malphite vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.4
CS / min
6.4
744
DMG / min
686
11,135
Gold / game
12,145
107
Heal / min
221
1,565
DMG Mitigated / min
469
1.0
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Malphite vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Tristana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 20.0%, giving Tristana a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tristana controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tristana 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tristana 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 Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Tristana, 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
5.4Malphite
6.4Tristana
Tristana significantly out-farms Malphite by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Tristana a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Malphite players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
744Malphite
686Tristana
Malphite deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Tristana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Tristana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,135Malphite
12,145Tristana
Tristana generates a commanding 1,010 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Tristana 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
1.0Malphite
0.3Tristana
Malphite provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tristana, 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
1,672Malphite
690Tristana
Malphite vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 982 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tristana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tristana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malphite Build Against Tristana

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Tristana, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Tristana are Frozen Heart, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. 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 Tristana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Tristana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tristana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite0.0%
Tristana early game win rateTristana100.0%
Late Game
Malphite
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%
Tristana late game win rateTristana50.0%

Tristana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Tristana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Malphite at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Tristana. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tristana has the edge early, but Malphite gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Malphite Runes Against Tristana

Sorcery rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs TristanaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malphite rune vs TristanaAxiom Arcanist - best Malphite rune vs TristanaAbsolute Focus - best Malphite rune vs TristanaGathering Storm - best Malphite rune vs Tristana
Resolve rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs TristanaResolve
Bone Plating - best Malphite rune vs TristanaUnflinching - best Malphite rune vs Tristana
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Tristana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Malphite matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.18%1105.667110,64265.3%52.5%
44.94%896.371910,67244.7%45.1%
57.89%766.178011,39364.9%51.3%
53.52%715.773810,43751.4%55.9%
43.75%645.26839,53432.1%52.8%
66.67%636.288511,08175.0%60.0%
47.62%634.370310,74548.3%47.1%
51.61%625.681511,12755.2%48.5%
52.83%534.867010,74352.4%53.1%
30.43%464.37409,41523.8%36.0%
45.65%466.08469,74740.0%52.4%
43.18%446.06729,89235.0%50.0%
52.27%446.073210,43144.4%57.7%
51.16%435.776011,40250.0%51.9%
58.54%416.084612,03853.9%60.7%
42.50%405.66659,56852.6%33.3%
50.00%405.782110,44952.6%47.6%
51.28%396.073212,29560.0%48.3%
35.90%396.179311,64442.9%32.0%
48.65%374.975710,76350.0%47.6%
51.43%356.171411,38472.7%41.7%
44.12%346.081211,31435.7%50.0%
45.45%336.069711,02457.1%36.8%
42.42%332.571111,49538.5%45.0%
60.61%335.678510,82857.9%64.3%
30.30%335.677410,18216.7%38.1%
48.48%336.280710,59142.9%52.6%
40.63%321.767212,86925.0%45.8%
56.25%325.875211,47764.3%50.0%
43.75%325.272510,55338.5%47.4%
41.94%315.780711,16850.0%36.8%
56.67%306.072111,93958.3%55.6%
43.33%305.876110,80150.0%40.0%
44.83%295.169610,17538.5%50.0%
64.29%285.369510,03356.3%75.0%
61.54%265.981912,23164.3%58.3%
38.46%265.787410,56950.0%20.0%
42.31%262.15339,44457.1%36.8%
45.83%241.861310,49144.4%46.7%
47.83%232.15349,53125.0%72.7%
45.45%226.276912,366100.0%33.3%
38.10%216.773412,07750.0%33.3%
61.90%212.470511,55560.0%63.6%
66.67%216.277910,86255.6%75.0%
50.00%205.773311,96650.0%50.0%
50.00%206.470410,34655.6%45.5%
35.00%205.15159,44033.3%35.7%
36.84%191.148910,79940.0%33.3%
47.37%193.364112,38862.5%36.4%
56.25%164.863211,08142.9%66.7%
31.25%161.665512,73940.0%27.3%
50.00%161.655211,69233.3%60.0%
56.25%165.470311,72966.7%53.9%
37.50%162.05339,16814.3%55.6%
62.50%165.870111,97685.7%44.4%
50.00%142.658311,09250.0%50.0%
50.00%145.767710,85271.4%28.6%
69.23%132.564211,0230.0%75.0%
53.85%133.75689,59742.9%66.7%
30.77%135.975711,32250.0%22.2%
46.15%134.151510,05125.0%55.6%
58.33%122.361210,60966.7%55.6%
25.00%121.87749,89328.6%20.0%
33.33%122.568211,00350.0%25.0%
41.67%124.271511,90520.0%57.1%
33.33%123.275012,7000.0%50.0%
58.33%126.282810,51175.0%50.0%
33.33%125.572010,84740.0%28.6%
63.64%112.984311,14275.0%57.1%
54.55%111.15478,45250.0%60.0%
90.91%116.48529,73685.7%100.0%
54.55%111.167711,56650.0%55.6%
36.36%113.75969,58642.9%25.0%
70.00%101.55649,533100.0%50.0%
60.00%103.068812,572100.0%50.0%
50.00%104.858511,33775.0%33.3%
40.00%102.373010,9440.0%50.0%
60.00%105.756910,71750.0%66.7%
50.00%102.465612,90950.0%50.0%
44.44%93.168310,19250.0%40.0%
44.44%91.279813,26533.3%50.0%
55.56%91.776812,18640.0%75.0%
50.00%81.56058,63850.0%50.0%
62.50%83.974412,36175.0%50.0%
37.50%84.879913,6930.0%50.0%
50.00%81.766310,758100.0%42.9%
87.50%81.558012,311100.0%80.0%
14.29%72.848510,20733.3%0.0%
42.86%72.35928,7110.0%75.0%
57.14%75.377211,50750.0%60.0%
57.14%72.260110,745100.0%25.0%
57.14%75.068610,88166.7%50.0%
42.86%75.482011,7420.0%42.9%
85.71%75.571010,44380.0%100.0%
71.43%72.567712,28550.0%80.0%
57.14%75.168211,57233.3%75.0%
42.86%75.982712,34666.7%25.0%
57.14%71.568610,55650.0%66.7%
50.00%66.272811,83650.0%50.0%
33.33%62.45417,54233.3%0.0%
33.33%62.072213,38050.0%25.0%
50.00%64.25678,95950.0%50.0%
83.33%66.082411,506100.0%66.7%
33.33%62.672912,5610.0%50.0%
66.67%61.962412,52650.0%75.0%
50.00%62.44068,46933.3%66.7%
33.33%62.746810,1660.0%50.0%
50.00%61.24479,57840.0%100.0%
50.00%65.977611,79866.7%33.3%
20.00%55.474411,1350.0%50.0%
60.00%54.87548,99450.0%66.7%
80.00%51.577910,110100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.162511,1300.0%50.0%
80.00%51.65939,15850.0%100.0%
40.00%54.778911,95650.0%33.3%

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Malphite vs Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Tristana in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Malphite vs Tristana matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Malphite do against Tristana in the early game?

In the early game, Tristana has the advantage against Malphite with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Tristana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Malphite do against Tristana in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Tristana matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malphite vs Tristana matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Tristana?

The best Malphite build against Tristana includes Frozen Heart, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Armored Advance. 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 Tristana?

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

Does Malphite counter Tristana?

No, Malphite struggles against Tristana with only a 20.0% win rate. Tristana has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tristana's lead.

How do I play Malphite against Tristana?

When playing Malphite against Tristana, play cautiously and avoid Tristana's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Tristana in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.