Malphite Shard of the Monolith
A massive creature of living stone, Malphite struggles to impose blessed order on a chaotic world. Birthed as a servitor-shard to an otherworldly obelisk known as the Monolith, he used his tremendous elemental strength to maintain and protect his progenitor, but ultimately failed. The only survivor of the destruction that followed, Malphite now endures Runeterra's soft folk and their fluid temperaments, while struggling to find a new role worthy of the last of his kind.
Granite Shield
Malphite is shielded by a layer of rock which absorbs damage up to 10% of his maximum Health. If Malphite has not been hit for a few seconds, this effect recharges.
Seismic Shard
Malphite sends a shard of the earth through the ground at his foe, dealing damage upon impact and stealing Move Speed for 3 seconds.
Cost:- 70/
- 75/
- 80/
- 85/
- 90
Cooldown:- 8
Range:- 625
Thunderclap
Malphite attacks with such force that it creates a sonic boom. For the next few seconds, his attacks create aftershocks in front of him.
Cost:- 30/
- 35/
- 40/
- 45/
- 50
Cooldown:- 10/
- 10/
- 9/
- 9/
- 8
Range:- 400
Ground Slam
Malphite slams the ground, sending out a shockwave that deals magic damage based on his Armor and reduces the Attack Speed of enemies for a short duration.
Cost:- 50
Cooldown:- 7
Range:- 400
Unstoppable Force
Malphite launches himself to a location at high speed, damaging enemies and knocking them into the air.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 130/
- 105/
- 80
Range:- 1000
- Tank,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Malphite Changes
Quick overview of Malphite's optimal setup in League of Legends. Malphite's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, using Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Malphite performs well against Jax, Tryndamere, Irelia but struggles against Illaoi, Sylas, Yorick.
- Malphite's Top Build
- Malphite's Best Runes
- Malphite's Top Matchups
- Malphite's Counters
Malphite's base statistics in League of Legends. Malphite has 665 base health, 62 attack damage, 40 armor, and 28 magic resist. Understanding Malphite's stats is crucial for maximizing Malphite's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Malphite's stats against other champions to see how Malphite ranks.
AP:0
AD:62(4 per level)
AS:0(3.4 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:280(60 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.55 per level)
Health:665(104 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.55 per level)
Armor:40(4.95 per level)
MR:28(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Malphite Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Malphite Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.66% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.23% in 15 minute games. Understanding Malphite Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Malphite's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 96.5%, Late Game: 92.4%, Objective Control: 57.4%, Supportive Strength: 62.8%, Creep Farming: 44.8%, Damage: 32.0%. These percentile rankings show how Malphite compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Malphite include Neeko, Volibear, Vex. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Malphite in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Malphite, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Malphite maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (54.0%) to Diamond (53.4%). This stability, with only a 0.6% variance, indicates that Malphite has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Malphite's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (54.0%), Bronze (52.6%), Silver (54.8%), Gold (52.2%), Platinum (53.8%)) shows that Malphite provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Malphite a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Malphite's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Malphite knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Malphite
Strengths
- High win rate (53.43%) indicates strong meta position
- Strong matchups against Jax and Tryndamere
- Optimal rune setup achieves 71.4% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Illaoi (41.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Malphite into favorable matchups like Jax where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $71.4% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Malphite Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Malphite in League of Legends?
Malphite is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Malphite ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Malphite's win rate?
Malphite has a 53.43% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Malphite's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Malphite?
Champions similar to Malphite include Neeko, Volibear, and Vex. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Malphite in League of Legends.
How does Malphite perform during different match durations?
Malphite's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Malphite's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Malphite's performance at different game lengths.