Rakanvs Malphite
Rakan vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite based on 5 games. Rakan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Malphite matchup.
Rakan Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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.
Malphite(60.0%)Who Wins the Rakan vs Malphite Matchup?
Rakan vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Rakan vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, giving Rakan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Rakan 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 damage output, where Malphite leads by 254 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Rakan vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Rakan Build Against Malphite
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Malphite are Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rakan vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Rakan50.0%Malphite50.0%Rakan66.7%Malphite33.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rakan and Malphite, with Rakan holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Malphite
Inspiration
Resolve
Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Rakan to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.71% | 70 | 1.0 | 239 | 8,338 | 45.2% | 46.1% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 1.0 | 258 | 8,186 | 40.0% | 58.6% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.0 | 249 | 8,524 | 48.0% | 54.5% | |
| 61.40% | 57 | 1.0 | 255 | 8,873 | 60.9% | 61.8% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 1.1 | 214 | 8,702 | 30.4% | 45.5% | |
| 61.70% | 47 | 1.1 | 269 | 9,198 | 66.7% | 58.6% | |
| 39.13% | 46 | 1.0 | 268 | 8,224 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 1.0 | 238 | 8,241 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.1 | 236 | 8,343 | 44.0% | 63.2% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 1.0 | 306 | 7,824 | 48.0% | 42.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.1 | 245 | 7,689 | 42.9% | 53.3% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 1.0 | 238 | 8,931 | 61.5% | 47.8% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.1 | 271 | 8,587 | 52.9% | 35.3% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.1 | 291 | 8,285 | 35.3% | 46.7% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.0 | 261 | 10,029 | 28.6% | 48.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.1 | 246 | 8,655 | 46.7% | 58.8% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.0 | 216 | 7,924 | 41.2% | 46.1% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 1.0 | 269 | 8,954 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.2 | 250 | 8,376 | 28.6% | 61.5% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.1 | 281 | 8,983 | 55.6% | 38.9% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.1 | 254 | 7,128 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.0 | 249 | 7,672 | 69.2% | 27.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.0 | 236 | 9,366 | 28.6% | 53.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.0 | 296 | 8,914 | 71.4% | 53.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 232 | 8,056 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.1 | 262 | 8,491 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 1.2 | 274 | 9,273 | 87.5% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 0.9 | 263 | 8,108 | 44.4% | 62.5% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 294 | 5,812 | 21.4% | 50.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 290 | 7,684 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 271 | 8,125 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.2 | 280 | 7,893 | 71.4% | 16.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.3 | 290 | 7,445 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 233 | 9,933 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 220 | 10,407 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 257 | 8,095 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 216 | 9,821 | 100.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 245 | 8,071 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,617 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 195 | 8,741 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 244 | 7,662 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 275 | 8,379 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 293 | 10,123 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 372 | 8,335 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 224 | 7,468 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 221 | 5,559 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Rakan vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rakan do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Rakan wins the Rakan vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Rakan do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Rakan do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Malphite matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Rakan vs Malphite matchup?
Rakan wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Rakan build against Malphite?
The best Rakan build against Malphite includes Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Rakan runes against Malphite?
The best Rakan runes against Malphite use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rakan vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Rakan counter Malphite?
Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Rakan against Malphite?
When playing Rakan against Malphite, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.