How to Play Malphite ADC: Tips & Power Spikes (26.20)

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Malphite Power Spikes (Patch 26.20)

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When Malphite Bot gets stronger, in the order it happens in a typical ranked game: ability unlocks from the most common skill order, item spikes at the median minute players finish them, and the game length Malphite wins most.

Lv 3
All three basic abilities at level 3
Malphite's full combo is online — the first point where trading all-in is realistic.
Lv 6
Ultimate rank 1 at level 6
The biggest early spike: look for a kill or a roam as soon as Malphite hits it.
Lv 11
Ultimate rank 2 at level 11
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Malphite can start or win.
Lv 16
Ultimate rank 3 at level 16
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Malphite can start or win.

Item timings are medians: half of players finish later. Fall behind in farm and every item spike moves back with it.

Malphite Mid and Late Game

What Malphite does better or worse than other champions after laning, from this patch's ranked games — percentiles where 100 is the highest of every champion.

Play to these strengths

Malphite soaks damage well (percentile 95): stand between the enemy and your carries.
Malphite wins 20.8 points more in long games than short ones: avoid coin-flip fights early and let the game go long.

Playing Malphite

Armor naturally reduces the rate that attacks go through Granite Shield, so Brutal Strikes will strengthen the shield against physical damage.
Despite his abilities scaling on Armor, some games require Malphite to get Magic Resist. When those games occur, try getting Aegis of the Legion, Mercury's Treads, and Guardian Angel.

Playing Against Malphite

If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.
Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.

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How to Play Malphite FAQ - Patch 26.20

When does Malphite power spike?

Malphite's spikes in a typical ranked game: All three basic abilities at level 3; Ultimate rank 1 at level 6; Ultimate rank 2 at level 11; Ultimate rank 3 at level 16.

How do you play Malphite Bot?

From this patch's ranked data, Malphite wins by playing to these strengths: front-line for your carries; play for the late game.

Malphite How to Play: Tips & Power Spikes