Rek'Sai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
0.5%

Rek'Saivs Malphite

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

Rek'Sai vs Malphite is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Rek'Sai wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Malphite based on 6 games. Rek'Sai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup.

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Rek'Sai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rek'Sai 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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Rek'Sai - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Rek'Sai
50.0% WR
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Malphite vs Rek'Sai matchup - 50.0% win rate
Malphite
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Malphite Matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Rek'Sai
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.0
CS / min
2.4
736
DMG / min
745
14,017
Gold / game
11,632
723
Heal / min
166
1,258
DMG Mitigated / min
2,053
1.1
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rek'Sai vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Rek'Sai wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 50.0%, giving Rek'Sai a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Rek'Sai holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Malphite can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Rek'Sai leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rek'Sai has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Malphite's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rek'Sai vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.0Rek'Sai
2.4Malphite
Rek'Sai edges out Malphite by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Rek'Sai.
Damage
736Rek'Sai
745Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Rek'Sai and Malphite, with only 10 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
14,017Rek'Sai
11,632Malphite
Rek'Sai generates a commanding 2,384 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Rek'Sai consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Rek'Sai
1.2Malphite
Both Rek'Sai and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,981Rek'Sai
2,219Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Rek'Sai, healing and mitigating 238 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rek'Sai is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rek'Sai, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rek'Sai Build Against Malphite

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Rek'Sai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rek'Sai against Malphite are Titanic Hydra, Spear of Shojin and Overlord's Bloodmail. This combination gives Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rek'Sai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai50.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite50.0%
Late Game
Rek'Sai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rek'Sai and Malphite, with Rek'Sai 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Rek'Sai at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Malphite. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Rek'Sai nor Malphite has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Rek'Sai Runes Against Malphite

Resolve rune tree - Rek'Sai primary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Rek'Sai rune vs MalphiteDemolish - best Rek'Sai rune vs MalphiteSecond Wind - best Rek'Sai rune vs MalphiteOvergrowth - best Rek'Sai rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Rek'Sai secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Rek'Sai rune vs MalphiteBiscuit Delivery - best Rek'Sai rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Rek'Sai maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malphite.


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

Rek'Sai 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
64.00%251.063312,02688.9%50.0%
38.89%180.84869,12250.0%25.0%
55.56%180.970712,41462.5%50.0%
52.94%170.866012,64566.7%45.5%
64.71%170.668111,02577.8%50.0%
33.33%151.164812,41428.6%37.5%
50.00%141.380112,60683.3%25.0%
61.54%131.165812,98640.0%75.0%
30.77%130.758410,89237.5%20.0%
33.33%121.572713,23850.0%25.0%
90.91%110.857311,057100.0%83.3%
54.55%110.973114,566100.0%44.4%
60.00%100.656410,11242.9%100.0%
50.00%101.058112,257100.0%28.6%
66.67%91.068610,28650.0%80.0%
44.44%91.266513,6050.0%57.1%
33.33%92.665111,0330.0%50.0%
55.56%93.06958,30040.0%75.0%
37.50%81.059411,92133.3%40.0%
37.50%81.978010,25933.3%40.0%
37.50%81.045711,58066.7%20.0%
57.14%71.668412,72933.3%75.0%
42.86%70.65238,64540.0%50.0%
71.43%70.553510,27375.0%66.7%
57.14%70.876911,54150.0%66.7%
50.00%63.073614,01750.0%50.0%
33.33%61.14919,81350.0%25.0%
33.33%60.951811,650100.0%0.0%
40.00%50.646011,30650.0%33.3%
80.00%51.362513,858100.0%75.0%
80.00%50.755413,93350.0%100.0%
80.00%55.179212,476100.0%75.0%
100.00%50.652413,866100.0%100.0%
100.00%30.671514,3650.0%100.0%
0.00%20.682515,5980.0%0.0%

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Rek'Sai vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rek'Sai do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rek'Sai do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Rek'Sai has the advantage against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rek'Sai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rek'Sai do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Rek'Sai takes over the Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Rek'Sai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the matchup against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Rek'Sai is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Rek'Sai build against Malphite?

The best Rek'Sai build against Malphite includes Titanic Hydra, Spear of Shojin, Overlord's Bloodmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rek'Sai runes against Malphite?

The best Rek'Sai runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rek'Sai vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rek'Sai counter Malphite?

Yes, Rek'Sai has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 50.0% win rate. Rek'Sai slightly edges out Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Rek'Sai against Malphite?

When playing Rek'Sai 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.