Malphite - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Malphitevs Viktor

ATankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Malphite vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Viktor wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Malphite based on 18 games. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Malphite
44.4% WR
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Viktor vs Malphite matchup - 55.6% win rate
Viktor
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Malphite vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Malphite vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 18
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
5.3
CS / min
6.5
711
DMG / min
825
9,979
Gold / game
10,606
110
Heal / min
66
1,393
DMG Mitigated / min
588
1.1
CC / min
0.9
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Malphite vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Malphite vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Malphite's 44.4%, giving Viktor a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Viktor dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite 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 849 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Malphite
6.5Viktor
Viktor significantly out-farms Malphite by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor 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
711Malphite
825Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Malphite by 113 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malphite should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,979Malphite
10,606Viktor
Viktor earns 626 more gold per game than Malphite, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Viktor slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Malphite
0.9Viktor
Both Malphite and Viktor provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,503Malphite
654Viktor
Malphite vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 849 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Malphite Build Against Viktor

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Viktor are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Malphite early game win rateMalphite45.5%
Viktor early game win rateViktor54.5%
Late Game
Viktor
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Malphite late game win rateMalphite42.9%
Viktor late game win rateViktor57.1%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Malphite Runes Against Viktor

Sorcery rune tree - Malphite primary runes vs ViktorSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Malphite rune vs ViktorManaflow Band - best Malphite rune vs ViktorTranscendence - best Malphite rune vs ViktorScorch - best Malphite rune vs Viktor
Resolve rune tree - Malphite secondary runes vs ViktorResolve
Overgrowth - best Malphite rune vs ViktorSecond Wind - best Malphite rune vs Viktor
60.0% WR

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


Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.26%3885.671211,23554.8%47.2%
47.53%2635.464510,20150.0%45.6%
50.00%2186.275510,67552.9%48.1%
59.30%1996.076611,48853.2%63.3%
49.48%1925.474710,67048.2%50.5%
45.35%1724.96849,66740.0%50.6%
50.88%1715.883610,85148.7%52.7%
38.78%1475.99069,76444.6%32.9%
60.28%1416.487111,19167.8%54.9%
55.88%1366.376311,13854.8%56.8%
42.86%1335.778710,50143.9%42.1%
51.94%1295.786710,97850.0%53.2%
43.41%1296.064910,01631.8%54.5%
52.10%1196.177411,04652.1%52.1%
43.86%1146.281310,96842.9%44.6%
52.21%1135.971110,62955.1%50.0%
49.55%1115.576110,42448.9%50.0%
55.45%1106.068710,95156.0%55.0%
49.53%1075.366310,22652.1%47.5%
57.01%1076.572311,31463.6%52.4%
46.60%1035.878910,73239.5%51.7%
45.10%1026.179211,08644.7%45.5%
45.54%1015.071511,02939.5%49.2%
69.00%1006.076911,61888.9%52.7%
37.00%1005.36969,98532.5%40.0%
60.00%1006.174411,20656.5%63.0%
54.17%965.772110,89058.5%50.9%
37.23%945.07649,99440.0%35.2%
47.87%946.070710,51641.5%52.8%
52.69%936.382111,94362.2%46.4%
53.26%922.966312,18670.6%43.1%
46.59%885.572911,24944.8%47.5%
43.68%873.571811,50334.3%50.0%
61.25%805.978811,34760.5%61.9%
49.35%776.179511,00957.6%43.2%
46.05%766.375311,82757.1%39.6%
56.16%736.575211,70760.6%52.5%
52.78%725.283211,24956.8%48.6%
51.43%706.067210,29848.1%53.5%
50.75%675.570710,60850.0%51.3%
55.38%656.281310,80060.0%50.0%
58.06%625.774210,31357.6%58.6%
57.38%615.370711,61460.0%55.6%
36.84%572.162510,75821.1%44.7%
51.79%562.85939,56045.8%56.3%
46.30%545.363410,78043.5%48.4%
59.26%545.472210,96156.5%61.3%
57.41%542.368412,04371.4%48.5%
46.15%525.36999,36148.1%44.0%
48.00%502.658211,37333.3%58.6%
67.35%491.673513,08760.0%72.4%
43.75%486.183111,67550.0%40.6%
54.35%465.777810,61245.8%63.6%
68.89%456.491111,13768.0%70.0%
34.88%432.355810,93940.9%28.6%
65.12%431.867612,52862.5%66.7%
60.47%434.774312,13576.2%45.5%
53.49%432.670110,72161.1%48.0%
52.38%424.472510,50261.1%45.8%
58.54%412.168712,28050.0%65.2%
63.41%415.886910,74350.0%72.0%
51.28%394.870610,36963.2%40.0%
42.11%385.370212,07237.5%43.3%
37.84%372.063010,32028.6%50.0%
54.05%371.96079,24656.5%50.0%
50.00%362.072012,93775.0%37.5%
48.57%355.35679,86460.0%40.0%
65.71%355.367210,93969.2%63.6%
51.43%354.669110,83153.3%50.0%
60.61%334.776812,67857.1%61.5%
53.13%323.564711,04957.1%50.0%
59.38%325.475311,08275.0%43.8%
42.86%285.965810,31254.5%35.3%
44.44%273.166010,39142.9%46.1%
42.31%262.860210,10340.0%43.8%
42.31%263.86959,75140.0%43.8%
53.85%263.86959,62153.3%54.5%
42.31%262.165811,40745.5%40.0%
65.38%266.075410,96366.7%64.3%
40.00%252.45149,26738.5%41.7%
36.00%251.86259,73650.0%23.1%
44.00%252.071211,53266.7%36.8%
56.00%254.663310,83975.0%47.1%
44.00%252.16289,55960.0%33.3%
36.00%253.277112,78720.0%46.7%
68.00%256.175112,24775.0%64.7%
54.17%245.682311,13864.3%40.0%
50.00%245.366710,27336.4%61.5%
59.09%225.275511,65666.7%56.3%
54.55%225.381411,77560.0%50.0%
42.86%214.05259,15544.4%41.7%
45.00%202.16589,00360.0%30.0%
70.00%206.282911,36975.0%66.7%
60.00%204.066711,59842.9%69.2%
63.16%192.468112,04555.6%70.0%
26.32%191.367612,59950.0%20.0%
15.79%195.57139,8310.0%33.3%
61.11%182.056610,15566.7%55.6%
61.11%181.665212,31662.5%60.0%
44.44%181.95989,41955.6%33.3%
44.44%185.37119,97945.5%42.9%
33.33%185.276411,11337.5%30.0%
58.82%175.662210,73157.1%60.0%
62.50%161.762111,54050.0%66.7%
53.33%153.372710,88620.0%70.0%
46.67%151.75477,64427.3%100.0%
40.00%152.465110,26728.6%50.0%
40.00%154.86259,10837.5%42.9%
71.43%145.989612,800100.0%50.0%
28.57%145.97118,74814.3%42.9%
64.29%142.96769,27855.6%80.0%
57.14%141.65789,50342.9%71.4%
35.71%145.088112,18325.0%40.0%
42.86%145.788412,23350.0%40.0%
69.23%134.381211,72571.4%66.7%
38.46%131.362010,34942.9%33.3%
38.46%132.46908,82950.0%28.6%
61.54%131.149610,65362.5%60.0%
50.00%126.076812,96850.0%50.0%
66.67%125.173910,78185.7%40.0%
25.00%121.06268,67414.3%40.0%
63.64%112.461210,41466.7%60.0%
36.36%112.872410,71450.0%20.0%
36.36%114.574911,92433.3%37.5%
36.36%110.862310,43014.3%75.0%
60.00%101.959410,34675.0%50.0%
50.00%104.76669,77066.7%25.0%
60.00%104.074010,021100.0%42.9%
40.00%105.46789,3680.0%80.0%
50.00%102.064710,43633.3%57.1%
66.67%96.382214,12766.7%66.7%
66.67%92.97088,11080.0%50.0%
66.67%91.85557,66880.0%50.0%
25.00%84.579811,56033.3%20.0%
50.00%81.64698,31275.0%25.0%
25.00%82.46599,67533.3%20.0%
62.50%82.65598,92850.0%75.0%
50.00%82.071311,66733.3%60.0%
37.50%82.565910,87750.0%33.3%
75.00%86.268311,328100.0%33.3%
37.50%81.358511,59450.0%33.3%
37.50%82.070514,37850.0%33.3%
62.50%82.572612,54475.0%50.0%
87.50%81.667514,033100.0%80.0%
71.43%72.456411,57175.0%66.7%
14.29%75.095314,6580.0%16.7%
71.43%71.66489,53750.0%100.0%
42.86%72.555611,13733.3%50.0%
57.14%76.585111,16066.7%50.0%
71.43%74.981611,10166.7%75.0%
50.00%64.979012,9130.0%50.0%
66.67%64.26269,01575.0%50.0%
83.33%65.973810,07875.0%100.0%
66.67%65.067410,319100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.992013,7750.0%100.0%
20.00%53.248110,0600.0%33.3%
40.00%54.069114,2760.0%50.0%

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Malphite vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Malphite do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Malphite vs Viktor matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Malphite's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Malphite do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Malphite with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Malphite do against Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Malphite vs Viktor matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Malphite vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Malphite with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Malphite build against Viktor?

The best Malphite build against Viktor includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Viktor?

The best Malphite runes against Viktor use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Malphite vs Viktor matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Malphite counter Viktor?

No, Malphite struggles against Viktor with only a 44.4% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Malphite against Viktor?

When playing Malphite against Viktor, play cautiously and avoid Viktor's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Viktor has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.