Trundle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Trundlevs Malphite

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Trundle vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 59.5% win rate (+19.0%) over Trundle based on 42 games. Malphite holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Trundle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Trundle vs Malphite matchup.

Trundle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Trundle 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 - 40.5% win rateMalphite(40.5%)
Trundle - 40.5% win rate in this matchup
Trundle
40.5% WR
VS
Malphite vs Trundle matchup - 59.5% win rate
Malphite
59.5% WR

Who Wins the Trundle vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Trundle vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 42
40.5%
Win Rate
59.5%
5.1
CS / min
4.9
551
DMG / min
778
12,190
Gold / game
12,002
574
Heal / min
134
1,143
DMG Mitigated / min
1,749
0.7
CC / min
1.1
41.7%
Early Game WR
58.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Trundle vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Trundle vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Trundle's 40.5%, giving Malphite a 19.0 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Trundle players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite has a strong advantage in this matchup. Trundle 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.

Trundle vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Trundle in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Trundle, 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
5.1Trundle
4.9Malphite
Trundle and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
551Trundle
778Malphite
Malphite heavily out-damages Trundle by 227 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Trundle 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
12,190Trundle
12,002Malphite
Trundle and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 188 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Trundle
1.1Malphite
Malphite provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Trundle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,717Trundle
1,882Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Trundle, healing and mitigating 165 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Trundle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Trundle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Trundle Build Against Malphite

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Trundle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Trundle against Malphite are Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force and Thornmail. This combination gives Trundle 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 Trundle vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Trundle early game win rateTrundle41.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite58.3%
Late Game
Malphite
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Trundle late game win rateTrundle40.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite60.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Trundle. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Trundle. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Trundle players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Trundle Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Trundle primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Press the Attack - best Trundle rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Trundle rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Trundle rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Trundle rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Trundle secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Demolish - best Trundle rune vs MalphiteSecond Wind - best Trundle rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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

Trundle 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
39.81%1036.773812,71240.0%39.6%
55.93%596.077012,53073.1%42.4%
42.37%596.070312,51652.0%35.3%
61.11%543.588411,58958.6%64.0%
62.75%512.268713,14365.2%60.7%
55.56%451.959712,59563.6%47.8%
40.48%425.155112,19041.7%40.0%
65.85%414.267711,96161.1%69.6%
39.02%414.658511,40733.3%45.0%
62.50%401.357812,64662.5%62.5%
43.59%392.264611,42947.6%38.9%
48.72%395.978511,83952.2%43.8%
43.59%391.764412,70857.1%36.0%
55.56%365.577813,16560.0%52.4%
51.43%357.077512,11742.9%64.3%
50.00%341.161311,67362.5%38.9%
38.24%341.964112,81647.4%26.7%
39.39%336.579413,54350.0%33.3%
45.45%335.475912,50155.0%30.8%
50.00%325.156512,24245.5%52.4%
62.07%297.090312,49558.8%66.7%
31.03%295.584012,03725.0%35.3%
53.57%286.376612,73169.2%40.0%
53.57%287.078311,84457.1%50.0%
30.77%267.474113,63342.9%26.3%
65.38%267.069213,12590.9%46.7%
48.00%257.176712,90254.5%42.9%
65.22%236.282613,20757.1%68.8%
59.09%226.569711,73575.0%40.0%
36.36%221.459412,82540.0%28.6%
57.14%215.582913,05655.6%58.3%
57.14%216.484812,66661.5%50.0%
50.00%206.876613,52040.0%60.0%
50.00%205.788511,74946.1%57.1%
50.00%201.856111,81953.9%42.9%
80.00%207.084611,57684.6%71.4%
47.37%197.572711,75641.7%57.1%
66.67%186.878111,42380.0%50.0%
50.00%181.958212,94654.5%42.9%
47.06%171.652211,38737.5%55.6%
47.06%175.662211,91533.3%62.5%
64.71%176.478214,29666.7%63.6%
64.71%171.672314,28780.0%58.3%
52.94%172.670113,27550.0%54.5%
56.25%161.466412,37855.6%57.1%
56.25%166.771511,45550.0%66.7%
53.33%154.065912,81871.4%37.5%
64.29%141.569613,39550.0%75.0%
71.43%141.859713,16260.0%77.8%
50.00%145.073710,86250.0%50.0%
21.43%143.353511,40240.0%11.1%
50.00%141.65199,40166.7%20.0%
42.86%146.381611,24650.0%25.0%
53.85%136.363113,782100.0%45.5%
41.67%121.767813,88975.0%25.0%
16.67%121.356812,2750.0%28.6%
66.67%125.562012,29260.0%71.4%
45.45%112.059413,802100.0%40.0%
27.27%111.147710,25728.6%25.0%
36.36%115.766711,97125.0%42.9%
45.45%112.670912,40620.0%66.7%
45.45%112.058310,20560.0%33.3%
50.00%106.877411,17050.0%50.0%
50.00%104.566014,07933.3%57.1%
44.44%92.878014,13633.3%50.0%
55.56%91.885114,74160.0%50.0%
75.00%85.655010,98075.0%75.0%
62.50%82.356911,61560.0%66.7%
25.00%81.64017,52320.0%33.3%
37.50%86.553710,32420.0%66.7%
37.50%84.561611,01040.0%33.3%
42.86%75.757412,73450.0%33.3%
57.14%75.572716,4060.0%57.1%
57.14%70.851810,55475.0%33.3%
28.57%76.262611,91433.3%0.0%
42.86%71.957313,866100.0%33.3%
66.67%61.054111,72950.0%75.0%
50.00%63.856012,28650.0%50.0%
50.00%60.650712,17933.3%66.7%
33.33%63.747312,750100.0%20.0%
60.00%51.951813,973100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.258614,252100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.353312,926100.0%50.0%
60.00%52.444710,720100.0%50.0%
0.00%52.03869,5310.0%0.0%
60.00%51.667414,007100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.53599,86650.0%33.3%
20.00%57.378112,2680.0%33.3%

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Trundle vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Trundle do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Trundle vs Malphite matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Trundle's 40.5%, a 19.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Trundle do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Trundle with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Trundle do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Trundle vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Trundle vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Trundle with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 19.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Trundle build against Malphite?

The best Trundle build against Malphite includes Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Trundle runes against Malphite?

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

Does Trundle counter Malphite?

No, Trundle struggles against Malphite with only a 40.5% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Trundle players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Trundle against Malphite?

When playing Trundle against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malphite has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.