Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Rellvs Malphite

STankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malphite wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Rell based on 8 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Rell scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Malphite matchup.

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Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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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Rell - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Rell
37.5% WR
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Malphite vs Rell matchup - 62.5% win rate
Malphite
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Rell vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.8
449
DMG / min
563
10,414
Gold / game
11,416
136
Heal / min
80
1,829
DMG Mitigated / min
1,176
1.7
CC / min
1.2
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rell vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Rell's 37.5%, giving Malphite a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Rell outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Rell reaches their power spikes, while Rell should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Malphite leads by 0.8 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rell 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.

Rell vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Rell, 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.

Farming
1.0Rell
1.8Malphite
Malphite significantly out-farms Rell by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malphite a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rell players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
449Rell
563Malphite
Malphite heavily out-damages Rell by 114 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rell should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Malphite's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,414Rell
11,416Malphite
Malphite generates a commanding 1,002 more gold per game than Rell. This substantial economic advantage means Malphite consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rell should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Rell
1.2Malphite
Rell provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Malphite, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rell coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,964Rell
1,256Malphite
Rell vastly out-sustains Malphite, healing and mitigating 709 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Malphite is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Malphite, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rell Build Against Malphite

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Malphite are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. This combination gives Rell an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 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 Rell vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell25.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite75.0%
Late Game
Rell
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Rell. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Rell 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite has the edge early, but Rell gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Rell Runes Against Malphite

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs MalphiteShield Bash - best Rell rune vs MalphiteBone Plating - best Rell rune vs MalphiteUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Rell rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Rell rune vs Malphite
33.3% WR

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


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

Rell 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
44.35%1151.03438,43847.8%42.0%
45.45%771.03488,67238.9%51.2%
54.05%740.93748,34261.5%45.7%
46.88%641.03468,68938.5%52.6%
50.79%631.13498,68457.1%45.7%
59.18%490.93719,12259.1%59.3%
56.25%481.03308,03057.1%55.6%
42.22%451.03629,25738.9%44.4%
62.22%451.03548,81779.0%50.0%
48.89%451.13278,46554.5%43.5%
53.49%431.03108,33758.8%50.0%
51.22%411.14438,83041.2%58.3%
70.73%411.442910,02376.5%66.7%
45.95%371.03147,80135.3%55.0%
66.67%330.94289,27966.7%66.7%
59.38%321.03599,22944.4%65.2%
56.67%301.14258,99660.0%55.0%
55.17%291.03638,93345.5%61.1%
50.00%281.03609,42755.6%47.4%
53.57%281.03547,87250.0%56.3%
59.26%271.13629,50453.9%64.3%
40.74%271.03218,06033.3%46.7%
56.00%250.93949,10762.5%52.9%
56.00%250.93398,20750.0%60.0%
75.00%241.03837,65066.7%88.9%
58.33%241.03398,56353.9%63.6%
43.48%230.93839,01666.7%28.6%
70.00%201.032610,11683.3%64.3%
70.00%201.03627,88363.6%77.8%
68.42%190.93818,93675.0%63.6%
66.67%180.93237,66166.7%66.7%
61.11%181.03577,81760.0%62.5%
46.67%151.03057,78842.9%50.0%
25.00%121.13367,98014.3%40.0%
33.33%90.83869,37425.0%40.0%
50.00%82.04838,42933.3%60.0%
12.50%81.92675,93916.7%0.0%
37.50%81.044910,41425.0%50.0%
25.00%81.031110,29225.0%25.0%
71.43%70.92809,653100.0%66.7%
57.14%70.93479,526100.0%50.0%
16.67%62.354311,0360.0%16.7%
66.67%60.937710,74166.7%66.7%
40.00%51.329110,07133.3%50.0%
80.00%51.24179,328100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.04519,188100.0%66.7%
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Rell vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Rell vs Malphite matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Rell's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rell do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Rell with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rell do against Malphite in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rell vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Rell with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Malphite?

The best Rell build against Malphite includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rell runes against Malphite?

The best Rell runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Rell vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rell counter Malphite?

No, Rell struggles against Malphite with only a 37.5% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Rell players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Rell against Malphite?

When playing Rell against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malphite in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.