Malphitevs Tristana
Malphite vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Tristana based on 5 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Tristana 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.
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.
Tristana(60.0%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Tristana Matchup?
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, Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 40.0%, giving Malphite a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Tristana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Tristana reaches their power spikes, while Tristana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite players can confidently pick into Tristana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
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 Malignance, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. 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 Tristana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite100.0%Tristana0.0%Malphite0.0%Tristana100.0%Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Tristana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Tristana, 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 Tristana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tristana 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 Tristana
Inspiration
Resolve
Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Tristana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.87% | 383 | 5.6 | 716 | 11,388 | 49.0% | 50.4% | |
| 49.15% | 234 | 6.3 | 783 | 11,006 | 52.9% | 46.2% | |
| 43.26% | 178 | 5.2 | 658 | 10,041 | 39.7% | 45.5% | |
| 53.01% | 166 | 6.0 | 871 | 11,036 | 52.8% | 53.2% | |
| 50.67% | 150 | 5.8 | 753 | 10,165 | 55.6% | 46.1% | |
| 57.69% | 130 | 5.9 | 926 | 10,425 | 59.6% | 56.6% | |
| 59.06% | 127 | 6.0 | 770 | 10,855 | 55.8% | 61.3% | |
| 54.40% | 125 | 6.0 | 846 | 10,842 | 54.1% | 54.7% | |
| 47.97% | 123 | 4.8 | 720 | 10,402 | 46.1% | 49.3% | |
| 48.54% | 103 | 5.4 | 740 | 11,144 | 44.7% | 50.8% | |
| 56.86% | 102 | 6.3 | 729 | 11,173 | 63.3% | 50.9% | |
| 53.13% | 96 | 6.0 | 796 | 10,209 | 55.3% | 51.0% | |
| 61.70% | 94 | 6.4 | 760 | 10,877 | 60.0% | 63.3% | |
| 40.66% | 91 | 6.2 | 891 | 10,275 | 40.0% | 41.2% | |
| 56.67% | 90 | 6.1 | 745 | 11,376 | 62.9% | 52.7% | |
| 47.19% | 89 | 6.0 | 797 | 10,255 | 36.8% | 54.9% | |
| 38.20% | 89 | 4.7 | 785 | 10,714 | 46.4% | 34.4% | |
| 48.86% | 88 | 5.8 | 682 | 10,557 | 45.0% | 52.1% | |
| 52.27% | 88 | 5.5 | 808 | 11,960 | 55.2% | 50.9% | |
| 50.57% | 87 | 5.5 | 693 | 10,452 | 48.4% | 51.8% | |
| 55.81% | 86 | 6.4 | 811 | 11,419 | 75.0% | 42.0% | |
| 65.88% | 85 | 6.0 | 766 | 11,861 | 77.8% | 57.1% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 6.2 | 777 | 11,082 | 37.1% | 53.1% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 5.0 | 703 | 10,748 | 44.1% | 56.3% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 6.4 | 813 | 11,575 | 57.6% | 46.9% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 5.5 | 786 | 10,579 | 46.7% | 46.8% | |
| 45.33% | 75 | 3.0 | 635 | 11,572 | 42.4% | 47.6% | |
| 54.17% | 72 | 6.2 | 733 | 10,811 | 56.8% | 51.4% | |
| 45.07% | 71 | 6.0 | 708 | 10,261 | 44.4% | 45.7% | |
| 40.58% | 69 | 5.9 | 735 | 10,272 | 39.5% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.1 | 662 | 10,072 | 47.1% | 52.9% | |
| 44.78% | 67 | 4.5 | 840 | 11,020 | 38.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 6.6 | 706 | 11,135 | 48.1% | 52.6% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 6.3 | 687 | 10,257 | 57.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 4.9 | 713 | 11,223 | 40.0% | 56.4% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 4.7 | 721 | 11,556 | 57.1% | 46.1% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 5.3 | 677 | 10,004 | 34.8% | 59.4% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 6.2 | 727 | 11,074 | 45.0% | 47.1% | |
| 61.11% | 54 | 3.3 | 738 | 10,860 | 68.0% | 55.2% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 5.5 | 731 | 10,911 | 63.2% | 51.5% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 3.0 | 649 | 11,253 | 42.9% | 61.1% | |
| 70.83% | 48 | 4.8 | 737 | 12,582 | 81.3% | 65.6% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 6.3 | 727 | 10,983 | 73.7% | 48.3% | |
| 59.57% | 47 | 6.2 | 732 | 10,797 | 77.8% | 48.3% | |
| 39.13% | 46 | 5.5 | 631 | 10,733 | 57.1% | 31.3% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 6.1 | 727 | 9,329 | 64.0% | 57.9% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 5.7 | 906 | 10,839 | 33.3% | 61.9% | |
| 66.67% | 42 | 2.6 | 716 | 11,523 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 2.2 | 620 | 11,755 | 62.5% | 32.0% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 3.1 | 619 | 10,221 | 73.3% | 46.1% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 2.1 | 776 | 12,098 | 68.8% | 43.5% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.1 | 783 | 10,138 | 36.8% | 47.4% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.2 | 661 | 12,489 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.7 | 664 | 9,795 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.9 | 585 | 9,103 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 5.5 | 770 | 10,666 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 63.89% | 36 | 1.4 | 667 | 12,188 | 62.5% | 65.0% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 2.5 | 581 | 9,254 | 73.3% | 45.0% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 3.3 | 689 | 10,388 | 61.5% | 52.4% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 5.4 | 753 | 12,102 | 55.6% | 68.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.8 | 643 | 10,018 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.8 | 851 | 10,730 | 18.2% | 52.2% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.3 | 622 | 10,322 | 43.8% | 66.7% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.8 | 584 | 11,257 | 46.7% | 58.8% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 5.3 | 787 | 8,983 | 43.8% | 25.0% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 2.3 | 629 | 9,558 | 45.5% | 47.6% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 5.4 | 695 | 10,444 | 29.4% | 46.7% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.3 | 661 | 10,732 | 35.7% | 52.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.9 | 725 | 9,783 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 5.6 | 756 | 11,904 | 63.6% | 42.1% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.7 | 604 | 9,219 | 53.9% | 37.5% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 5.7 | 727 | 11,008 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.6 | 738 | 9,741 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 2.3 | 677 | 11,924 | 62.5% | 70.6% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 642 | 11,634 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 3.9 | 660 | 10,039 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 2.3 | 599 | 11,308 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 2.2 | 602 | 8,842 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 2.1 | 613 | 10,581 | 30.0% | 42.9% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 4.8 | 711 | 10,294 | 33.3% | 23.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.0 | 649 | 10,295 | 55.6% | 61.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 2.2 | 613 | 12,329 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 3.2 | 682 | 10,856 | 62.5% | 61.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 3.2 | 765 | 13,199 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.8 | 572 | 10,808 | 27.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 4.0 | 792 | 12,128 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.7 | 883 | 12,414 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.7 | 515 | 10,067 | 62.5% | 30.8% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 655 | 10,162 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 4.5 | 721 | 11,748 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 614 | 10,773 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.0 | 561 | 10,767 | 42.9% | 61.5% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 3.3 | 647 | 10,044 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 4.4 | 663 | 11,269 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.0 | 727 | 10,338 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.6 | 539 | 9,394 | 42.9% | 36.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.7 | 651 | 9,756 | 33.3% | 41.7% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.2 | 860 | 12,276 | 100.0% | 58.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 2.4 | 661 | 9,271 | 25.0% | 41.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.8 | 695 | 10,493 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 4.8 | 711 | 9,674 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.2 | 614 | 8,200 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.6 | 593 | 11,728 | 40.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 654 | 12,966 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.4 | 643 | 9,586 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.6 | 707 | 11,381 | 12.5% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.4 | 833 | 11,395 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.2 | 692 | 9,953 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.6 | 730 | 11,711 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 4.8 | 717 | 11,078 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.0 | 803 | 12,063 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.6 | 730 | 13,371 | 100.0% | 27.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 2.1 | 692 | 13,354 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.3 | 830 | 12,065 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.9 | 626 | 9,330 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 4.7 | 860 | 10,538 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 504 | 11,792 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.0 | 513 | 9,500 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.4 | 603 | 9,354 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.2 | 793 | 12,614 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 552 | 9,591 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 671 | 10,768 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 594 | 12,655 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 601 | 9,169 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 602 | 12,461 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 565 | 9,861 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.0 | 810 | 9,228 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.1 | 848 | 13,334 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 2.3 | 584 | 14,298 | 0.0% | 87.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 715 | 11,174 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.7 | 591 | 10,927 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 525 | 9,861 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.6 | 644 | 11,889 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 5.1 | 698 | 12,183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 705 | 10,552 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 730 | 11,220 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 676 | 9,058 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.5 | 715 | 12,189 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 587 | 9,261 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 550 | 9,822 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.4 | 701 | 10,482 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.3 | 751 | 11,809 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 505 | 6,357 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.6 | 683 | 11,196 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 811 | 10,649 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 407 | 9,036 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 829 | 11,456 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 987 | 11,941 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 837 | 10,475 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Malphite vs Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Tristana in League of Legends?
Malphite wins the Malphite vs Tristana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Malphite do against Tristana in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Tristana with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Tristana in the late game?
In the late game, Tristana takes over the Malphite vs Tristana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Tristana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Tristana matchup?
Malphite wins the matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite 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 Malignance, Frozen Heart, Thornmail with Armored Advance. 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 Inspiration 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?
Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate. Malphite strongly counters Tristana in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Malphite against Tristana?
When playing Malphite against Tristana, 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.