Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Malphite

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Vi wins with a 60.5% win rate (+20.9%) over Malphite based on 43 games. Vi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Malphite matchup.

Vi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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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Malphite - 60.5% win rateMalphite(60.5%)
Vi - 60.5% win rate in this matchup
Vi
60.5% WR
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Malphite vs Vi matchup - 39.5% win rate
Malphite
39.5% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Malphite Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 43
60.5%
Win Rate
39.5%
1.6
CS / min
1.8
599
DMG / min
596
12,171
Gold / game
11,693
290
Heal / min
194
1,199
DMG Mitigated / min
1,766
1.0
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Vi vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 60.5% win rate compared to Malphite's 39.5%, giving Vi a 20.9 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 471 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vi vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Vi
1.8Malphite
Vi 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
599Vi
596Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Vi and Malphite, with only 3 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
12,171Vi
11,693Malphite
Vi earns 478 more gold per game than Malphite, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Vi
0.9Malphite
Both Vi 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
1,489Vi
1,960Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 471 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Malphite

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Malphite are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Vi vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi66.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite33.3%
Late Game
Vi
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi54.5%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite45.5%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Vi Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Vi rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs MalphiteCoup de Grace - best Vi rune vs Malphite
Domination rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Sudden Impact - best Vi rune vs MalphiteUltimate Hunter - best Vi rune vs Malphite
62.5% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.78%2511.062012,52949.1%57.5%
46.20%1581.062312,05938.8%53.9%
52.60%1541.064812,09961.3%43.2%
42.75%1310.961612,37841.5%43.9%
49.60%1250.962312,35158.3%41.5%
52.42%1241.062812,08045.3%60.0%
46.22%1191.162511,83046.7%45.8%
50.00%1180.959812,50143.1%55.2%
53.40%1031.059712,51547.9%58.2%
53.26%921.158913,09147.2%57.1%
43.53%851.262313,02434.3%50.0%
47.56%820.961312,81840.6%52.0%
40.79%761.471111,22344.4%37.5%
55.41%740.966612,09163.6%48.8%
54.05%741.063312,00642.5%67.7%
50.00%741.064813,15447.1%52.5%
39.19%741.252711,19939.0%39.4%
47.89%711.065513,00453.6%44.2%
55.71%701.269112,07750.0%60.5%
59.09%660.961311,88458.1%60.0%
47.37%571.370712,97353.9%41.9%
51.79%561.465912,47653.9%50.0%
47.27%550.967813,42147.6%47.1%
54.72%531.157411,78462.5%42.9%
57.45%471.066912,73660.0%56.3%
35.56%451.056412,86743.8%31.0%
37.21%430.856911,82239.1%35.0%
60.47%431.659912,17166.7%54.5%
48.78%411.061611,42448.0%50.0%
51.22%411.668612,98968.4%36.4%
47.50%401.164912,92043.8%50.0%
47.50%400.966413,08842.9%50.0%
51.35%371.055811,12750.0%52.9%
35.29%340.958813,16840.0%31.6%
57.58%331.054111,65273.3%44.4%
60.61%330.974112,85962.5%58.8%
53.13%320.960712,51150.0%55.0%
54.84%310.858110,49554.2%57.1%
48.15%272.157011,38247.1%50.0%
52.00%251.167813,00754.5%50.0%
40.00%250.964811,84121.4%63.6%
29.17%241.260511,00217.6%57.1%
90.91%220.865012,70590.9%90.9%
50.00%220.863013,10414.3%66.7%
33.33%211.057111,87336.4%30.0%
23.81%211.157111,30511.1%33.3%
55.00%201.167311,59877.8%36.4%
47.37%191.556611,65166.7%30.0%
50.00%181.157813,39725.0%70.0%
55.56%180.761910,70960.0%50.0%
66.67%181.962713,80466.7%66.7%
43.75%161.176312,99242.9%44.4%
37.50%160.967014,03166.7%20.0%
50.00%162.769314,38180.0%36.4%
53.33%151.951511,52957.1%50.0%
42.86%143.067715,479100.0%38.5%
41.67%122.360711,44525.0%75.0%
58.33%121.267013,99666.7%55.6%
54.55%111.869114,11160.0%50.0%
72.73%110.968512,74757.1%100.0%
27.27%111.960010,59525.0%33.3%
30.00%103.963110,46833.3%25.0%
50.00%103.072810,33250.0%50.0%
22.22%94.559011,08825.0%20.0%
66.67%91.678013,56433.3%83.3%
22.22%91.355513,6400.0%33.3%
44.44%94.41,02614,90150.0%42.9%
62.50%83.27138,99950.0%75.0%
57.14%76.065510,37733.3%75.0%
57.14%74.270410,73050.0%66.7%
57.14%70.857514,20350.0%60.0%
28.57%72.169411,0480.0%40.0%
50.00%65.982012,21866.7%33.3%
66.67%65.872511,20066.7%0.0%
83.33%61.871111,88566.7%100.0%
50.00%66.777712,53866.7%33.3%
60.00%51.451410,770100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.586411,421100.0%50.0%
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Vi vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Malphite matchup with a 60.5% win rate compared to Malphite's 39.5%, a 20.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Vi do against Malphite in the early game?

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

How does Vi do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Malphite matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Malphite matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.9 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Malphite?

The best Vi build against Malphite includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Malphite?

The best Vi runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Vi vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Malphite?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 60.5% win rate. Vi strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Vi against Malphite?

When playing Vi 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.