Malphitevs Varus
Malphite vs Varus is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Varus wins with a 51.8% win rate (+3.6%) over Malphite based on 56 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Varus 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.
Varus(48.2%)Who Wins the Malphite vs Varus Matchup?
Malphite vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Varus matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 56 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 51.8% win rate compared to Malphite's 48.2%, giving Varus a 3.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 1,068 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Varus 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 Varus's mistakes. 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
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Malphite Build Against Varus
Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 Varus. 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
Malphite52.2%Varus47.8%Malphite45.5%Varus54.5%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Malphite has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Varus by 4.3 percentage points. Malphite players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Varus, 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 Varus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Varus 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 Varus
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.92% | 198 | 5.1 | 646 | 10,377 | 37.1% | 45.9% | |
| 42.11% | 190 | 4.7 | 852 | 10,181 | 41.4% | 42.9% | |
| 44.85% | 165 | 6.2 | 739 | 10,556 | 43.8% | 45.9% | |
| 47.24% | 163 | 4.7 | 817 | 11,291 | 48.0% | 46.5% | |
| 55.70% | 158 | 6.3 | 753 | 11,672 | 46.0% | 64.3% | |
| 50.32% | 157 | 6.3 | 816 | 11,919 | 61.4% | 41.4% | |
| 48.39% | 155 | 5.1 | 682 | 11,655 | 53.1% | 45.0% | |
| 56.58% | 152 | 1.4 | 633 | 12,927 | 60.0% | 54.4% | |
| 57.24% | 152 | 4.9 | 744 | 11,764 | 59.7% | 55.3% | |
| 55.03% | 149 | 6.1 | 854 | 11,325 | 58.7% | 51.4% | |
| 42.86% | 147 | 4.0 | 684 | 10,511 | 42.3% | 43.4% | |
| 46.26% | 147 | 5.6 | 755 | 11,130 | 51.7% | 42.7% | |
| 49.31% | 144 | 3.2 | 640 | 11,068 | 51.9% | 46.1% | |
| 42.98% | 121 | 4.5 | 682 | 11,068 | 43.9% | 42.2% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 2.5 | 629 | 11,566 | 56.1% | 40.3% | |
| 50.00% | 116 | 5.4 | 806 | 10,909 | 51.8% | 48.3% | |
| 42.86% | 113 | 1.6 | 670 | 12,021 | 43.4% | 42.4% | |
| 47.27% | 110 | 5.4 | 700 | 9,877 | 43.1% | 51.9% | |
| 54.29% | 105 | 2.2 | 652 | 12,272 | 52.3% | 55.7% | |
| 52.00% | 100 | 6.1 | 731 | 10,960 | 46.7% | 56.4% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 4.8 | 776 | 10,147 | 54.8% | 51.8% | |
| 67.01% | 97 | 5.8 | 790 | 11,572 | 69.0% | 65.5% | |
| 58.76% | 97 | 6.3 | 887 | 12,583 | 63.6% | 56.3% | |
| 39.36% | 94 | 5.7 | 737 | 11,442 | 30.0% | 46.3% | |
| 40.22% | 92 | 6.1 | 786 | 11,174 | 50.0% | 32.0% | |
| 46.67% | 90 | 5.0 | 755 | 11,104 | 50.0% | 45.2% | |
| 46.07% | 89 | 5.7 | 835 | 10,609 | 37.1% | 51.9% | |
| 55.68% | 88 | 4.4 | 816 | 11,448 | 57.1% | 54.4% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 6.0 | 717 | 10,680 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 51.19% | 84 | 6.5 | 775 | 10,403 | 52.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.99% | 83 | 5.9 | 771 | 11,171 | 57.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 6.3 | 787 | 11,108 | 45.2% | 56.1% | |
| 59.76% | 82 | 5.7 | 756 | 12,379 | 70.0% | 53.9% | |
| 48.15% | 81 | 6.2 | 682 | 10,793 | 48.7% | 47.6% | |
| 38.75% | 80 | 1.0 | 565 | 11,691 | 31.8% | 47.2% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 1.6 | 699 | 13,344 | 56.0% | 53.1% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 4.7 | 703 | 11,354 | 45.5% | 62.5% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.7 | 601 | 11,044 | 38.5% | 58.8% | |
| 45.21% | 73 | 6.0 | 748 | 11,059 | 43.2% | 47.2% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 6.3 | 677 | 11,013 | 63.6% | 35.9% | |
| 38.24% | 68 | 3.9 | 658 | 10,102 | 26.1% | 44.4% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 5.9 | 724 | 11,687 | 48.1% | 47.5% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 4.4 | 693 | 11,023 | 48.4% | 52.8% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 1.8 | 595 | 12,282 | 60.9% | 44.2% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 5.2 | 703 | 11,415 | 43.8% | 51.6% | |
| 39.66% | 58 | 5.5 | 788 | 10,420 | 38.5% | 40.6% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 1.3 | 631 | 13,207 | 65.0% | 51.4% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.2 | 679 | 11,013 | 52.2% | 45.5% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 1.8 | 617 | 11,227 | 47.1% | 52.4% | |
| 63.64% | 55 | 5.9 | 727 | 11,747 | 66.7% | 61.3% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 4.7 | 665 | 11,697 | 66.7% | 31.0% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 3.1 | 609 | 9,951 | 39.1% | 33.3% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 2.2 | 627 | 11,281 | 42.9% | 46.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 6.3 | 765 | 11,575 | 37.5% | 47.8% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 3.5 | 677 | 11,968 | 68.4% | 35.7% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 1.8 | 699 | 12,908 | 66.7% | 45.2% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 1.6 | 638 | 11,902 | 62.5% | 61.9% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 5.1 | 593 | 10,659 | 52.2% | 36.4% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 5.3 | 743 | 10,844 | 52.6% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.5 | 580 | 12,096 | 52.6% | 48.0% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 1.8 | 596 | 11,693 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 6.0 | 876 | 11,162 | 52.9% | 40.0% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 1.9 | 579 | 11,509 | 50.0% | 34.5% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 5.4 | 658 | 10,826 | 52.6% | 40.9% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 1.8 | 544 | 8,812 | 45.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.7 | 684 | 10,756 | 41.7% | 59.3% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.4 | 610 | 12,145 | 35.0% | 68.4% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.0 | 766 | 12,254 | 50.0% | 43.5% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 3.2 | 686 | 11,931 | 66.7% | 36.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.1 | 624 | 11,058 | 22.2% | 66.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 3.0 | 615 | 11,236 | 47.4% | 58.8% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 5.8 | 747 | 12,043 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.8 | 626 | 11,710 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.2 | 637 | 12,321 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 2.8 | 750 | 12,060 | 18.8% | 50.0% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.8 | 741 | 12,684 | 60.0% | 56.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 2.7 | 681 | 11,985 | 38.5% | 63.2% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.1 | 572 | 11,567 | 63.2% | 38.5% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.6 | 699 | 10,089 | 68.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.7 | 563 | 8,957 | 44.4% | 38.5% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 5.3 | 732 | 10,217 | 41.2% | 42.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.7 | 850 | 11,210 | 60.0% | 38.1% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.7 | 712 | 12,874 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 2.5 | 661 | 10,761 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.0 | 730 | 12,039 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 5.5 | 646 | 11,226 | 46.1% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.9 | 545 | 9,477 | 46.1% | 26.7% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.4 | 569 | 10,878 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.4 | 708 | 11,091 | 64.3% | 41.7% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.1 | 607 | 10,086 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 644 | 11,794 | 53.9% | 41.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.2 | 733 | 9,225 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 607 | 10,546 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.8 | 558 | 9,880 | 36.4% | 53.9% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 2.9 | 748 | 12,272 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.8 | 738 | 11,160 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 618 | 10,914 | 28.6% | 70.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.9 | 714 | 11,294 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.7 | 663 | 9,655 | 63.6% | 41.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.0 | 809 | 10,882 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.3 | 677 | 10,752 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 3.9 | 761 | 10,830 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.0 | 623 | 9,776 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.6 | 545 | 9,385 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.0 | 595 | 10,538 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 76.19% | 21 | 2.0 | 729 | 11,085 | 81.8% | 70.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.5 | 553 | 10,743 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 693 | 11,702 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 734 | 11,530 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 3.2 | 657 | 10,846 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 2.1 | 574 | 10,270 | 71.4% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 2.4 | 611 | 12,490 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.1 | 578 | 9,669 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.9 | 637 | 9,983 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 2.1 | 642 | 10,839 | 33.3% | 87.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.7 | 716 | 10,550 | 30.0% | 28.6% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.8 | 598 | 10,485 | 25.0% | 38.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.7 | 776 | 12,564 | 70.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 794 | 11,723 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 668 | 10,752 | 62.5% | 71.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.7 | 488 | 9,459 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 631 | 10,850 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.6 | 612 | 12,232 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.6 | 780 | 11,101 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.2 | 613 | 10,341 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.8 | 613 | 9,166 | 77.8% | 80.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.9 | 764 | 11,541 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.9 | 663 | 10,352 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.1 | 536 | 9,940 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 695 | 12,392 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 4.6 | 623 | 10,111 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 3.5 | 632 | 9,364 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.3 | 848 | 11,216 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.5 | 710 | 9,877 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 5.9 | 658 | 11,223 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 575 | 11,311 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 630 | 12,990 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 766 | 10,067 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 741 | 10,352 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 6.3 | 875 | 13,624 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 854 | 12,006 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 784 | 12,058 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 921 | 13,131 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.7 | 745 | 14,079 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 549 | 10,792 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 714 | 12,498 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 752 | 12,261 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.9 | 748 | 12,553 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 947 | 14,348 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Malphite vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Varus in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Malphite vs Varus matchup with a 51.8% win rate compared to Malphite's 48.2%, a 3.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 56 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Malphite do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Varus with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. 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, Varus takes over the Malphite vs Varus matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Varus matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Malphite with a 51.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 3.6 percentage point advantage means Varus is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 56 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Varus?
The best Malphite build against Varus includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Varus?
The best Malphite runes against Varus use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Varus?
No, Malphite struggles against Varus with only a 48.2% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Varus?
When playing Malphite against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Varus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.