Taliyah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Taliyahvs Malphite

BMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taliyah vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Taliyah based on 5 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Taliyah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taliyah vs Malphite matchup.

Taliyah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taliyah 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 - 40.0% win rateMalphite(40.0%)
Taliyah - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Taliyah
40.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Taliyah matchup - 60.0% win rate
Malphite
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Taliyah vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Taliyah vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.5
CS / min
3.7
744
DMG / min
672
12,456
Gold / game
10,923
118
Heal / min
93
432
DMG Mitigated / min
1,967
1.4
CC / min
1.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Taliyah vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Taliyah vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Taliyah's 40.0%, giving Malphite a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Taliyah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Taliyah reaches their power spikes, while Taliyah should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 1,510 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Taliyah 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.

Taliyah vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Taliyah wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Taliyah
3.7Malphite
Taliyah significantly out-farms Malphite by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 27 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Taliyah 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
744Taliyah
672Malphite
Taliyah deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Malphite. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malphite choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Taliyah's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,456Taliyah
10,923Malphite
Taliyah generates a commanding 1,534 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Taliyah 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
1.4Taliyah
1.2Malphite
Both Taliyah 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
551Taliyah
2,061Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Taliyah, healing and mitigating 1,510 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Taliyah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Taliyah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Taliyah Build Against Malphite

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Taliyah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taliyah against Malphite are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Taliyah an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Taliyah vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Taliyah early game win rateTaliyah33.3%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite66.7%
Late Game
Taliyah
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Taliyah late game win rateTaliyah50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Taliyah. 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 Taliyah 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 Taliyah 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 Taliyah Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Taliyah primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Taliyah rune vs MalphiteManaflow Band - best Taliyah rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Taliyah rune vs MalphiteScorch - best Taliyah rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Taliyah secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Taliyah rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Taliyah rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


Taliyah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Taliyah'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 Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Taliyah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.91%447.179211,53444.4%38.5%
48.78%416.888512,64053.3%46.1%
48.48%336.970410,36847.1%50.0%
53.85%266.596911,90263.6%46.7%
59.09%225.091312,68258.3%60.0%
45.00%206.688012,76975.0%37.5%
47.37%191.479012,85244.4%50.0%
66.67%186.278011,72662.5%70.0%
33.33%186.47929,34627.3%42.9%
35.29%174.782912,79357.1%20.0%
50.00%166.682411,54437.5%62.5%
56.25%165.871311,48550.0%62.5%
56.25%166.91,04310,80775.0%37.5%
75.00%161.488412,89670.0%83.3%
46.67%156.47149,06537.5%57.1%
46.67%156.283412,64242.9%50.0%
57.14%147.169311,13550.0%75.0%
57.14%146.18619,45655.6%60.0%
57.14%145.292512,17933.3%75.0%
46.15%136.886811,91725.0%55.6%
46.15%134.272911,25242.9%50.0%
58.33%124.591610,80857.1%60.0%
75.00%121.470812,13685.7%60.0%
25.00%126.482311,7930.0%42.9%
58.33%121.480713,61140.0%71.4%
36.36%111.791815,07875.0%14.3%
27.27%115.082912,31316.7%40.0%
63.64%116.494213,21583.3%40.0%
54.55%117.072210,62842.9%75.0%
45.45%116.398611,81925.0%57.1%
27.27%116.378510,86525.0%28.6%
50.00%104.51,04513,25050.0%50.0%
50.00%106.584312,06650.0%50.0%
50.00%102.379613,89760.0%40.0%
60.00%106.779911,55850.0%75.0%
60.00%107.21,05610,17350.0%75.0%
44.44%96.789512,64366.7%33.3%
55.56%96.985511,6090.0%83.3%
37.50%87.07039,52550.0%25.0%
62.50%82.588715,13775.0%50.0%
37.50%86.673314,7810.0%37.5%
50.00%86.31,01511,99250.0%50.0%
62.50%85.977411,83460.0%66.7%
71.43%71.984911,64675.0%66.7%
14.29%73.45578,8600.0%25.0%
28.57%76.379211,30425.0%33.3%
50.00%61.479314,50166.7%33.3%
16.67%61.582813,11333.3%0.0%
50.00%65.91,01110,04250.0%50.0%
16.67%65.785011,63333.3%0.0%
66.67%64.388914,331100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.572611,51950.0%75.0%
50.00%67.41,04610,39960.0%0.0%
0.00%55.963912,2280.0%0.0%
60.00%54.796415,1090.0%60.0%
40.00%51.683112,38033.3%50.0%
40.00%57.489813,359100.0%0.0%
80.00%52.088715,094100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.574412,45633.3%50.0%
60.00%51.691911,765100.0%0.0%
60.00%51.274612,85033.3%100.0%
20.00%51.873511,79433.3%0.0%
40.00%51.981312,7530.0%50.0%
60.00%57.194714,23650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.195912,98850.0%66.7%

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Taliyah vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taliyah do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Taliyah vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Taliyah's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Taliyah do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Taliyah with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Taliyah do against Malphite in the late game?

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

Who wins the Taliyah vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Taliyah with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Taliyah build against Malphite?

The best Taliyah build against Malphite includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Taliyah runes against Malphite?

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

Does Taliyah counter Malphite?

No, Taliyah struggles against Malphite with only a 40.0% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Taliyah players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Taliyah against Malphite?

When playing Taliyah 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.