Pantheon - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Pantheonvs Malphite

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Pantheon vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.9%) over Pantheon based on 59 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Pantheon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup.

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Pantheon Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Pantheon 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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Pantheon - 44.1% win rate in this matchup
Pantheon
44.1% WR
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Malphite vs Pantheon matchup - 55.9% win rate
Malphite
55.9% WR

Who Wins the Pantheon vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 59
44.1%
Win Rate
55.9%
4.3
CS / min
4.6
730
DMG / min
711
9,585
Gold / game
9,840
192
Heal / min
115
821
DMG Mitigated / min
1,823
1.0
CC / min
1.1
42.3%
Early Game WR
57.7%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Pantheon vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Pantheon vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 59 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Pantheon's 44.1%, giving Malphite a 11.9 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pantheon 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 924 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Pantheon players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Malphite 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.

Pantheon vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.3Pantheon
4.6Malphite
Pantheon and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
730Pantheon
711Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Pantheon and Malphite, with only 18 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,585Pantheon
9,840Malphite
Pantheon and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 254 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Pantheon
1.1Malphite
Both Pantheon and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,014Pantheon
1,938Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Pantheon, healing and mitigating 924 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pantheon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pantheon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Pantheon Build Against Malphite

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Pantheon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pantheon against Malphite are Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Pantheon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon42.3%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite57.7%
Late Game
Malphite
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon45.5%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite54.5%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Pantheon. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Pantheon Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Pantheon primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Pantheon rune vs MalphitePresence of Mind - best Pantheon rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Pantheon rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Pantheon rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Pantheon secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Conditioning - best Pantheon rune vs MalphiteOvergrowth - best Pantheon rune vs Malphite
18.2% WR

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


Pantheon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Pantheon'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 Pantheon build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Pantheon matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.98%1661.667810,07146.0%42.4%
53.80%1581.969811,01241.2%59.8%
52.13%941.666210,31461.5%45.5%
48.86%881.669210,32242.9%52.8%
48.86%884.988411,01050.0%48.1%
49.40%831.670310,23751.7%48.1%
50.63%795.392011,52244.1%55.6%
61.04%771.767610,52148.0%67.3%
53.95%761.671910,24058.8%50.0%
40.79%761.669510,67139.3%41.7%
52.05%735.490711,13355.9%48.7%
49.30%714.794710,06950.0%48.8%
53.62%691.46399,89661.3%47.4%
32.84%672.893011,18620.0%38.3%
43.94%661.56428,91648.5%39.4%
44.26%615.41,02512,54652.2%39.5%
55.00%604.592110,99864.0%48.6%
44.07%594.37309,58542.3%45.5%
57.41%541.665710,60652.9%59.5%
50.00%522.188712,37250.0%50.0%
53.06%492.681210,18650.0%54.8%
56.25%484.379110,60057.9%55.2%
58.33%484.383311,17261.1%56.7%
57.45%474.585110,85552.9%60.0%
44.68%472.17019,51045.8%43.5%
59.09%443.992912,42445.0%70.8%
46.51%431.767210,03750.0%44.0%
30.23%431.55918,12429.2%31.6%
58.14%433.783311,17060.0%57.1%
60.47%432.47019,98061.1%60.0%
60.47%431.56269,41364.7%57.7%
61.90%424.91,15912,41453.3%66.7%
39.02%411.45709,71843.8%36.0%
43.90%411.85898,57344.4%43.5%
29.27%411.972711,28223.5%33.3%
56.10%414.799512,37969.2%50.0%
45.00%401.86559,76753.3%40.0%
47.37%385.888111,05933.3%56.5%
60.53%385.691811,73053.3%65.2%
44.44%365.588011,14763.6%36.0%
34.29%353.176712,10366.7%23.1%
45.71%352.991411,46046.7%45.0%
48.48%332.682310,98050.0%47.6%
54.55%335.091111,90554.5%54.5%
40.63%321.173213,18457.1%36.0%
37.50%321.178412,45525.0%45.0%
53.33%302.472010,86060.0%46.7%
43.33%304.99019,95530.8%52.9%
56.67%301.166611,47353.3%60.0%
58.62%291.672110,27562.5%53.9%
41.38%295.378510,24530.0%47.4%
39.29%285.586610,43754.5%29.4%
64.29%285.391610,02258.3%68.8%
57.14%286.084710,70650.0%64.3%
50.00%284.478910,55441.7%56.3%
44.44%271.069011,95630.0%52.9%
33.33%275.081211,29346.1%21.4%
53.85%261.97209,56270.0%43.8%
42.31%264.87359,95438.5%46.1%
46.15%265.31,17411,16545.5%46.7%
46.15%263.888010,62225.0%55.6%
56.00%255.090011,58050.0%61.5%
52.00%255.51,04013,17242.9%55.6%
32.00%251.45808,17341.7%23.1%
56.00%251.675910,85555.6%56.3%
45.83%241.268713,33933.3%50.0%
34.78%233.67159,09427.3%41.7%
69.57%231.57139,69484.6%50.0%
39.13%231.175611,70450.0%35.3%
47.83%234.583112,12350.0%47.4%
50.00%221.573910,73550.0%50.0%
59.09%225.587910,90761.5%55.6%
45.45%223.579312,55925.0%50.0%
22.73%222.46519,14316.7%30.0%
50.00%225.094512,70133.3%56.3%
50.00%225.391210,57155.6%46.1%
40.91%222.585711,30427.3%54.5%
33.33%212.472010,13322.2%41.7%
61.90%211.170011,94857.1%64.3%
47.62%215.091111,26450.0%46.1%
60.00%201.983310,04075.0%50.0%
55.00%203.588510,01863.6%44.4%
30.00%202.075910,89533.3%28.6%
65.00%202.065510,57057.1%69.2%
52.63%192.681810,59742.9%58.3%
36.84%193.083410,47644.4%30.0%
73.68%194.987310,74680.0%66.7%
50.00%185.988211,46957.1%45.5%
52.94%171.783312,0650.0%64.3%
41.18%174.486712,06050.0%36.4%
50.00%165.489911,28962.5%37.5%
56.25%165.079111,36171.4%44.4%
25.00%161.081110,03337.5%12.5%
50.00%164.192710,24757.1%44.4%
56.25%165.28399,59387.5%25.0%
56.25%162.884114,8950.0%56.3%
40.00%151.86829,62140.0%40.0%
26.67%155.51,15212,21540.0%20.0%
35.71%144.274310,48025.0%40.0%
42.86%145.390311,19133.3%50.0%
50.00%145.597812,71350.0%50.0%
46.15%131.580714,58733.3%50.0%
38.46%131.577712,73220.0%50.0%
53.85%134.583612,39640.0%62.5%
83.33%126.01,11311,04680.0%85.7%
50.00%121.379313,43275.0%37.5%
58.33%125.292711,37850.0%62.5%
75.00%121.166610,586100.0%57.1%
45.45%114.389112,43075.0%28.6%
63.64%111.374511,71833.3%75.0%
54.55%115.99079,71183.3%20.0%
54.55%116.01,22612,93475.0%42.9%
70.00%102.679410,99050.0%83.3%
30.00%103.099710,80550.0%16.7%
40.00%100.871812,64625.0%50.0%
60.00%103.16299,85175.0%50.0%
50.00%103.093012,5940.0%62.5%
50.00%100.963011,67650.0%50.0%
50.00%100.772712,84866.7%42.9%
80.00%101.082511,667100.0%66.7%
77.78%96.11,02312,35975.0%80.0%
44.44%92.182912,28333.3%50.0%
44.44%93.686111,893100.0%28.6%
37.50%83.77419,44650.0%25.0%
50.00%85.591411,19925.0%75.0%
37.50%84.18149,90666.7%20.0%
50.00%83.893810,89433.3%60.0%
85.71%75.01,20011,85875.0%100.0%
57.14%75.083413,55166.7%50.0%
71.43%75.183610,16750.0%80.0%
57.14%73.873712,2480.0%66.7%
57.14%73.369410,42775.0%33.3%
50.00%64.776911,1640.0%60.0%
50.00%65.51,20415,0730.0%50.0%
50.00%60.953812,35150.0%50.0%
33.33%64.392213,4050.0%33.3%
80.00%51.888313,868100.0%75.0%
80.00%53.399214,27066.7%100.0%
40.00%51.882813,0350.0%50.0%
60.00%51.67499,33650.0%66.7%
40.00%54.893613,8280.0%40.0%

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Pantheon vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pantheon do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Pantheon's 44.1%, a 11.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 59 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Pantheon do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Pantheon with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Pantheon do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.9 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 59 games analyzed.

What is the best Pantheon build against Malphite?

The best Pantheon build against Malphite includes Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Pantheon runes against Malphite?

The best Pantheon runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 18.2% win rate in the Pantheon vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Pantheon counter Malphite?

No, Pantheon struggles against Malphite with only a 44.1% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Pantheon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Pantheon against Malphite?

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