Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Malphitevs Varus

CTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malphite vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Varus based on 6 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Varus 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
66.7% WR
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Varus vs Malphite matchup - 33.3% win rate
Varus
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Varus Matchup?

Malphite wins the Malphite vs Varus matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.3
CS / min
6.2
806
DMG / min
807
13,428
Gold / game
12,152
142
Heal / min
175
1,792
DMG Mitigated / min
614
1.2
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Malphite vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Varus's 33.3%, giving Malphite a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 1,146 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Malphite
6.2Varus
Malphite and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
806Malphite
807Varus
Damage output is virtually even between Malphite and Varus, 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
13,428Malphite
12,152Varus
Malphite generates a commanding 1,277 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Malphite consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Malphite
1.1Varus
Both Malphite and Varus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,934Malphite
789Varus
Malphite vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,146 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Varus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Varus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malphite Build Against Varus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Varus are Frozen Heart, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. 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 Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite0.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus0.0%
Late Game
Malphite
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite66.7%
Varus late game win rateVarus33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malphite and Varus, with Malphite holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Malphite Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malphite rune vs VarusManaflow Band - best Malphite rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Malphite rune vs VarusScorch - best Malphite rune vs Varus
Resolve rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs VarusResolve
Overgrowth - best Malphite rune vs VarusSecond Wind - best Malphite rune vs Varus
33.3% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Malphite to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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.

Malphite matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.01%935.16459,78036.4%46.7%
57.83%835.673011,56964.3%54.5%
34.92%634.775210,11040.0%31.6%
40.32%625.78499,65441.9%38.7%
51.72%585.872710,24258.3%47.1%
53.45%586.273810,25154.2%52.9%
62.96%546.587210,52770.4%55.6%
48.98%495.272110,53934.8%61.5%
50.00%445.777210,13547.1%51.9%
40.91%445.389310,42042.9%40.0%
42.86%425.76829,41629.4%52.0%
40.54%375.975610,50837.5%42.9%
60.61%335.380910,19769.2%55.0%
43.75%325.871410,04144.4%43.5%
59.38%325.77439,97564.7%53.3%
67.74%315.785211,20670.0%66.7%
53.33%305.89149,52735.7%68.8%
56.67%305.67919,37752.9%61.5%
36.67%306.073010,35527.3%42.1%
60.00%305.38039,59745.5%68.4%
44.83%295.879411,76833.3%47.8%
42.86%284.874411,83614.3%52.4%
53.57%286.279711,99181.8%35.3%
46.15%265.68589,44450.0%42.9%
66.67%245.874911,34862.5%68.8%
45.83%245.66959,92845.5%46.1%
41.67%245.579211,31037.5%43.8%
54.17%246.165410,61950.0%57.1%
43.48%232.06329,64841.7%45.5%
52.17%231.963311,96950.0%54.5%
68.18%226.378211,27975.0%64.3%
54.55%225.06979,57250.0%57.1%
45.45%225.973310,88355.6%38.5%
57.14%215.773611,09850.0%63.6%
47.62%215.460010,08828.6%57.1%
50.00%201.864411,44471.4%38.5%
73.68%195.671511,435100.0%54.5%
36.84%195.58869,83150.0%30.8%
63.16%193.86628,43666.7%60.0%
50.00%185.080711,90033.3%53.3%
38.89%185.25928,67960.0%12.5%
33.33%182.569511,64850.0%28.6%
55.56%183.261910,40650.0%60.0%
43.75%166.174712,39466.7%38.5%
50.00%165.668510,02785.7%22.2%
53.33%156.591512,37166.7%44.4%
46.67%155.573410,66742.9%50.0%
42.86%141.969912,78720.0%55.6%
50.00%145.075911,854100.0%30.0%
71.43%142.767511,18250.0%87.5%
57.14%144.86739,60742.9%71.4%
46.15%132.45489,77040.0%50.0%
69.23%131.065712,621100.0%60.0%
53.85%135.17239,04160.0%50.0%
33.33%125.255710,9840.0%44.4%
58.33%123.074410,28766.7%50.0%
54.55%111.966410,65460.0%50.0%
36.36%112.15637,30825.0%66.7%
45.45%112.364413,42750.0%44.4%
60.00%102.77119,89760.0%60.0%
44.44%94.16269,78433.3%66.7%
66.67%92.664310,35966.7%66.7%
77.78%95.67158,14275.0%80.0%
33.33%94.859110,8890.0%37.5%
33.33%95.06949,39925.0%40.0%
66.67%95.983110,951100.0%25.0%
44.44%95.68888,50640.0%50.0%
33.33%95.664911,36250.0%28.6%
37.50%81.565412,53525.0%50.0%
62.50%83.676713,3300.0%62.5%
12.50%83.64528,90725.0%0.0%
25.00%83.25807,10420.0%33.3%
50.00%84.376210,11166.7%40.0%
50.00%85.656410,49750.0%50.0%
62.50%82.461811,03150.0%66.7%
42.86%73.468811,01333.3%50.0%
57.14%70.856611,28766.7%50.0%
28.57%74.869910,8810.0%40.0%
71.43%71.65837,60150.0%100.0%
57.14%71.453211,8660.0%80.0%
57.14%75.371611,17375.0%33.3%
28.57%74.78679,40566.7%0.0%
57.14%71.866513,68933.3%75.0%
50.00%65.84958,64725.0%100.0%
50.00%61.75829,11850.0%50.0%
66.67%66.380613,4280.0%66.7%
16.67%61.854812,6710.0%25.0%
33.33%61.16869,90933.3%33.3%
66.67%65.789411,56633.3%100.0%
16.67%65.585512,3040.0%25.0%
40.00%52.06457,88533.3%50.0%
60.00%54.175010,2900.0%75.0%
80.00%51.868510,222100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.98257,24625.0%100.0%
60.00%53.085410,96550.0%66.7%
40.00%56.05686,50725.0%100.0%
40.00%53.45818,34833.3%50.0%
60.00%55.869112,1090.0%75.0%
60.00%52.369210,53666.7%50.0%
60.00%53.667510,20250.0%66.7%
0.00%52.962210,4270.0%0.0%

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Malphite vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Varus in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Malphite vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Varus's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Malphite do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Varus with a 0.0% 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 Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Malphite vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malphite vs Varus matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Varus with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Varus?

The best Malphite build against Varus includes Frozen Heart, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Malphite runes against Varus?

The best Malphite runes against Varus use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Malphite vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malphite counter Varus?

Yes, Malphite has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 66.7% win rate. Malphite strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Malphite against Varus?

When playing Malphite against Varus, 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.