- Win Rate
- 51.2%
- Pick Rate
- 3.7%
- Ban Rate
- 14.7%
Malphite Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.21
- Games
- 7,308
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 3, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Best Top Malphite runes for LoL Patch 26.21 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Sorcery secondary (51.8% WR, 24.7% pick rate). Malphite's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Manaflow Band, Transcendence.
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
Shield BashWhenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Manaflow BandHitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.
After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.
Cooldown: 15 seconds
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Arcane CometDamaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, dealing increased damage based on distance.
Cooldown: 20 - 8s
Damage amplification scales up to 100% at 750 range.
Manaflow BandHitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.
After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.
Cooldown: 15 seconds
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
ScorchYour next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.
Cooldown: 10s
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Second WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.
Every Malphite Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.21)
7,016 gamesMalphite Top runs Arcane Comet in 68% of games, with a 51.1% win rate. Resolve is the usual secondary tree (53%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcane CometMost played | 67.8% | 51.1% | 4,755 |
| Grasp of the Undying | 29.6% | 52.1% | 2,079 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| ResolveMost played | 52.9% | 51.5% | 3,709 |
| Sorcery | 29.1% | 52.7% | 2,043 |
 Inspiration | 14.2% | 49.6% | 996 |
 Domination | 2.2% | 41.0% | 156 |
 Precision | 1.6% | 44.1% | 111 |
Pick rate is the share of Malphite games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Malphite Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Malphite players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manaflow BandMost played | 95.4% | 51.5% | 6,691 |
| Transcendence | 94.6% | 51.4% | 6,636 |
| Scorch | 67.4% | 51.2% | 4,728 |
 Gathering Storm | 2.2% | 49.7% | 155 |
 Axiom Arcanist | 1.4% | 55.6% | 99 |
 Celerity | 1.2% | 53.7% | 82 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| OvergrowthMost played | 79.6% | 51.7% | 5,588 |
| Second Wind | 50.0% | 51.3% | 3,506 |
| Conditioning | 28.8% | 52.4% | 2,022 |
| Shield Bash | 28.7% | 52.1% | 2,016 |
 Bone Plating | 3.3% | 51.3% | 234 |
 Demolish | 2.6% | 52.5% | 183 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cosmic InsightMost played | 13.6% | 49.9% | 956 |
 Biscuit Delivery | 13.2% | 49.9% | 929 |
 Magical Footwear | 0.6% | 46.3% | 41 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ultimate HunterMost played | 3.1% | 42.3% | 220 |
 Sudden Impact | 1.5% | 47.2% | 108 |
 Cheap Shot | 1.2% | 36.0% | 86 |
 Grisly Mementos | 0.9% | 43.1% | 65 |
 Taste of Blood | 0.6% | 48.8% | 41 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Presence of MindMost played | 0.9% | 37.5% | 64 |
 Legend: Alacrity | 0.8% | 42.4% | 59 |
 Triumph | 0.8% | 53.7% | 54 |
 Legend: Haste | 0.7% | 44.0% | 50 |
 Coup de Grace | 0.7% | 44.9% | 49 |
Malphite Stat Shards
Which stat shards Malphite players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health Scaling (defense)Most played | 94.8% | 51.3% | 6,654 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 78.4% | 51.4% | 5,499 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 77.6% | 51.6% | 5,441 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 21.0% | 49.3% | 1,473 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 19.3% | 50.3% | 1,357 |
| Health (defense) | 2.7% | 47.3% | 188 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 2.5% | 53.4% | 174 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 2.3% | 52.5% | 160 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 1.5% | 57.8% | 102 |
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Malphite Runes FAQ - Patch 26.21
What is the best keystone for Malphite Top?
Arcane Comet: Malphite Top takes it in 68% of ranked games and wins 51.1% of 4,755 games. Alternatives: Grasp of the Undying (30%, 52.1%).
What stat shards should Malphite take?
Most Malphite players take Attack Speed (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Malphite runes in patch 26.21?
The best Malphite runes in patch 26.21 use the Resolve tree with Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, and the Sorcery tree with Manaflow Band and Transcendence. This rune setup achieves a 51.8% win rate with a 24.7% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Malphite's best rune page?
Malphite's best rune page has a 51.8% win rate in patch 26.21, which is +0.6% compared to Malphite's average win rate. This rune setup has a 24.7% pick rate among Malphite players.
What keystone should I use on Malphite?
Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Malphite in patch 26.21. This keystone synergizes well with Malphite's kit and provides a 51.8% win rate.
What is Malphite's primary rune tree?
Malphite's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Malphite are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, with Grasp of the Undying being the keystone of choice.
What is Malphite's secondary rune tree?
Malphite's best secondary rune tree is Sorcery. The recommended Sorcery runes are Manaflow Band and Transcendence, which complement Malphite's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Malphite?
An alternative Malphite rune setup uses Arcane Comet from the Sorcery tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Malphite's runes?
Malphite's top rune page has a 24.7% pick rate in patch 26.21. This indicates that 24.7% of Malphite players use the Grasp of the Undying setup with Resolve and Sorcery trees.