Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Malphite

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Ryze based on 14 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Malphite matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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.

Compare against an opponent
Malphite - 35.7% win rateMalphite(35.7%)
Ryze - 35.7% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
35.7% WR
VS
Malphite vs Ryze matchup - 64.3% win rate
Malphite
64.3% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Ryze vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 14
35.7%
Win Rate
64.3%
8.1
CS / min
5.7
942
DMG / min
587
10,546
Gold / game
8,999
160
Heal / min
121
790
DMG Mitigated / min
1,334
0.9
CC / min
1.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 35.7%, giving Malphite a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Ryze leads by 356 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
8.1Ryze
5.7Malphite
Ryze significantly out-farms Malphite by 2.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 36 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Malphite players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
942Ryze
587Malphite
Ryze heavily out-damages Malphite by 356 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malphite should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ryze's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,546Ryze
8,999Malphite
Ryze generates a commanding 1,547 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Ryze 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
0.9Ryze
1.0Malphite
Both Ryze 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
949Ryze
1,455Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 506 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Malphite

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Malphite are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Ryze vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze25.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite75.0%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
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 Ryze. 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 Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs MalphiteManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs MalphiteAbsolute Focus - best Ryze rune vs MalphiteGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Overgrowth - best Ryze rune vs MalphiteBone Plating - best Ryze rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Ryze vs Malphite matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Ryze 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 Ryze do against Malphite in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ryze vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Ryze with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Malphite?

The best Ryze build against Malphite includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Malphite?

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

Does Ryze counter Malphite?

No, Ryze struggles against Malphite with only a 35.7% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Malphite?

When playing Ryze 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.