Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vladimirvs Malphite

BMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vladimir wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Malphite based on 7 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Malphite matchup.

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Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir 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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Vladimir - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
71.4% WR
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Malphite vs Vladimir matchup - 28.6% win rate
Malphite
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Malphite Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
7.4
CS / min
4.7
1,127
DMG / min
867
13,141
Gold / game
9,405
1,391
Heal / min
135
690
DMG Mitigated / min
1,690
0.2
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Vladimir vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Malphite's 28.6%, giving Vladimir a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malphite leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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.

Vladimir vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.4Vladimir
4.7Malphite
Vladimir significantly out-farms Malphite by 2.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 40 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir 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
1,127Vladimir
867Malphite
Vladimir heavily out-damages Malphite by 259 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 Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,141Vladimir
9,405Malphite
Vladimir generates a commanding 3,736 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir 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
0.2Vladimir
1.3Malphite
Malphite brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malphite far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,081Vladimir
1,825Malphite
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Malphite, healing and mitigating 256 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir Build Against Malphite

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Malphite are Shadowflame, Cosmic Drive and Cryptbloom. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Vladimir vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir33.3%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite66.7%
Late Game
Vladimir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir100.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite0.0%

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

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Malphite must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vladimir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vladimir survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Vladimir Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs MalphiteNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs MalphiteGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Malphite
33.3% WR

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


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

Vladimir 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
63.46%526.71,06711,95759.1%66.7%
53.66%417.090211,80053.3%53.9%
51.35%376.91,03912,28946.7%54.5%
38.89%366.891111,08242.9%36.4%
50.00%347.01,14912,31654.5%47.8%
63.64%336.91,18212,26575.0%57.1%
63.64%336.71,12612,15453.9%70.0%
56.67%306.51,11711,90043.8%71.4%
44.83%297.395612,28533.3%50.0%
46.15%266.81,00411,40346.7%45.5%
38.46%266.698911,75458.3%21.4%
44.00%257.098710,00945.5%42.9%
28.57%216.77779,98130.0%27.3%
47.37%197.081910,41650.0%45.5%
72.22%186.898914,0230.0%81.3%
55.56%186.889912,71775.0%50.0%
76.47%177.297112,91885.7%70.0%
41.18%175.98238,24223.1%100.0%
47.06%177.492712,50133.3%54.5%
50.00%166.880711,75340.0%54.5%
40.00%157.21,05911,09860.0%30.0%
53.33%157.21,21214,08340.0%60.0%
57.14%147.11,01412,72375.0%50.0%
57.14%146.61,14712,88350.0%60.0%
66.67%126.91,01711,65150.0%75.0%
58.33%126.81,05114,51750.0%60.0%
50.00%126.08329,65140.0%57.1%
54.55%116.91,13611,61140.0%66.7%
81.82%117.09729,87680.0%83.3%
60.00%106.594014,815100.0%50.0%
60.00%106.782512,955100.0%50.0%
40.00%106.59299,30440.0%40.0%
50.00%107.198213,5110.0%50.0%
30.00%107.383010,0710.0%50.0%
40.00%106.71,05111,69560.0%20.0%
55.56%96.797110,47480.0%25.0%
50.00%86.476710,46225.0%75.0%
75.00%87.11,03311,19375.0%75.0%
50.00%86.71,01212,15950.0%50.0%
50.00%86.285511,66025.0%75.0%
42.86%76.378213,19450.0%40.0%
71.43%76.56468,00650.0%100.0%
42.86%75.61,27811,63366.7%25.0%
28.57%76.781212,4710.0%28.6%
42.86%77.41,21610,64775.0%0.0%
57.14%76.65298,18650.0%100.0%
42.86%77.383412,00150.0%40.0%
71.43%77.41,12713,14133.3%100.0%
14.29%78.21,10213,19050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.279211,7450.0%40.0%
33.33%67.181911,62250.0%0.0%
33.33%67.773810,61733.3%33.3%
50.00%66.98408,66550.0%50.0%
50.00%67.51,46515,476100.0%40.0%
33.33%67.384813,27950.0%25.0%
33.33%66.47578,48550.0%0.0%
16.67%65.91,09010,4830.0%25.0%
50.00%66.567210,68675.0%0.0%
66.67%67.21,29613,8650.0%80.0%
60.00%56.09737,85266.7%50.0%
40.00%57.393010,27133.3%50.0%
20.00%56.91,01414,0690.0%25.0%
40.00%57.189714,1750.0%50.0%
40.00%57.899511,6160.0%50.0%
40.00%56.383710,62650.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,26810,44350.0%33.3%
60.00%57.61,22512,77366.7%50.0%
0.00%55.75088,5610.0%0.0%
80.00%57.21,38615,289100.0%66.7%
0.00%56.39599,0960.0%0.0%
40.00%56.580110,43966.7%0.0%

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Vladimir vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Malphite matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Malphite's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Malphite in the early game?

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

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Malphite matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Malphite matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Malphite with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Malphite?

The best Vladimir build against Malphite includes Shadowflame, Cosmic Drive, Cryptbloom with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Malphite?

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

Does Vladimir counter Malphite?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 71.4% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Malphite?

When playing Vladimir against Malphite, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Malphite. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.