Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Warwickvs Malphite

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Warwick wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.6%) over Malphite based on 87 games. Warwick holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Malphite matchup.

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Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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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Warwick - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
56.3% WR
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Malphite vs Warwick matchup - 43.7% win rate
Malphite
43.7% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Malphite Matchup?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 87
56.3%
Win Rate
43.7%
3.8
CS / min
3.5
756
DMG / min
718
12,727
Gold / game
11,503
712
Heal / min
141
1,404
DMG Mitigated / min
1,726
1.0
CC / min
1.0
65.7%
Early Game WR
34.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Warwick vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 87 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Malphite's 43.7%, giving Warwick a 12.6 percentage point advantage. Warwick 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 Warwick leads by 248 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick 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.

Warwick vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.8Warwick
3.5Malphite
Warwick 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
756Warwick
718Malphite
Warwick deals 38 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 Warwick's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,727Warwick
11,503Malphite
Warwick generates a commanding 1,224 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick 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
1.0Warwick
1.0Malphite
Both Warwick and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
2,115Warwick
1,867Malphite
Warwick vastly out-sustains Malphite, healing and mitigating 248 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick Build Against Malphite

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Malphite are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Stridebreaker and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Warwick 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 Warwick vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
65.7%
+31.4% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick65.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite34.3%
Late Game
Warwick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.7% win rate — a 31.4 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Warwick 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 Warwick 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.

Warwick 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 Warwick Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs MalphitePresence of Mind - best Warwick rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Revitalize - best Warwick rune vs MalphiteSecond Wind - best Warwick rune vs Malphite
73.7% WR

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


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.67%4531.063612,36454.6%45.5%
48.79%3301.068112,84957.7%43.5%
54.92%3150.962512,10959.2%51.2%
52.67%3001.069112,43553.7%52.0%
47.12%2781.169712,14746.0%48.0%
51.56%2561.064112,32254.2%49.3%
58.77%2281.061311,99261.3%56.4%
61.21%2141.167512,45863.6%59.1%
46.01%2131.157612,08247.6%44.5%
48.11%1851.571812,38850.6%45.8%
44.81%1831.064312,65341.9%46.8%
53.30%1821.062812,62461.4%48.2%
50.94%1591.066212,82256.9%46.8%
57.25%1382.064012,40253.6%59.8%
53.49%1291.867811,85256.5%50.8%
54.76%1261.165312,21360.0%50.0%
45.16%1241.163512,65042.9%46.7%
52.54%1181.165012,44458.5%47.7%
51.72%1160.962811,87850.0%53.5%
47.06%1021.165012,20850.0%44.6%
44.12%1021.064012,28747.8%41.1%
61.22%981.271113,06567.4%56.4%
49.48%971.067512,90041.2%54.0%
65.22%920.962312,25773.8%58.0%
57.14%911.262111,65059.6%54.5%
51.11%902.965210,89248.1%55.6%
45.98%870.966111,48834.9%56.8%
56.32%873.875612,72765.7%50.0%
55.81%861.065813,22962.9%51.0%
46.43%844.073011,33651.4%42.5%
48.19%831.063112,14548.6%47.8%
60.53%761.162812,47960.7%60.4%
45.83%723.462710,92747.2%44.4%
52.24%672.667611,51350.0%54.3%
56.06%663.397812,41558.6%54.0%
48.48%661.166312,24651.7%46.0%
53.85%651.162913,11846.1%59.0%
52.38%635.474111,43141.7%59.0%
61.90%631.371612,85965.4%59.5%
48.33%601.477812,31851.7%45.2%
64.91%572.368212,97468.2%62.9%
56.36%551.170512,87360.0%53.3%
40.74%543.172711,53536.0%44.8%
55.77%522.582112,12048.0%63.0%
45.10%511.268412,92254.2%37.0%
54.90%511.166211,98952.2%57.1%
53.06%495.681110,92243.3%68.4%
54.17%483.375212,36868.4%44.8%
47.83%463.274912,00247.8%47.8%
55.56%450.959211,30551.9%61.1%
59.09%444.893311,85856.0%63.2%
42.86%423.874811,48450.0%36.4%
42.86%422.067512,12335.7%46.4%
41.46%413.586812,75253.3%34.6%
50.00%403.476812,69262.5%41.7%
54.05%373.482811,90155.6%52.6%
43.24%371.377212,66450.0%38.1%
48.65%371.066613,03250.0%47.6%
55.56%365.286611,93050.0%60.0%
58.82%341.262212,89363.6%56.5%
43.75%321.061311,95853.3%35.3%
41.38%295.988712,33625.0%52.9%
50.00%282.859111,40946.7%53.9%
71.43%281.876314,22288.9%63.2%
44.44%271.981713,96530.0%52.9%
55.56%275.999312,09650.0%61.5%
59.26%276.094014,19137.5%68.4%
66.67%245.686410,95563.6%69.2%
45.83%245.770713,04766.7%38.9%
45.83%246.289613,40216.7%55.6%
61.90%213.376511,29558.3%66.7%
66.67%216.492612,85877.8%58.3%
50.00%205.582313,29157.1%46.1%
42.11%194.774111,97636.4%50.0%
36.84%195.31,02013,63942.9%33.3%
58.82%174.164812,29237.5%77.8%
62.50%163.074411,79328.6%88.9%
53.33%151.876614,58875.0%45.5%
66.67%156.577012,06166.7%66.7%
71.43%141.066313,83087.5%50.0%
57.14%141.15519,85271.4%42.9%
76.92%135.376413,01050.0%88.9%
30.77%131.98019,83412.5%60.0%
61.54%136.098510,49071.4%50.0%
58.33%125.275612,01533.3%66.7%
33.33%125.163411,43920.0%42.9%
83.33%125.383014,318100.0%80.0%
50.00%100.970512,46233.3%57.1%
60.00%100.763411,45442.9%100.0%
50.00%105.774012,08460.0%40.0%
50.00%102.771512,32840.0%60.0%
55.56%96.458411,22275.0%40.0%
44.44%95.576413,953100.0%37.5%
44.44%94.765711,96050.0%40.0%
62.50%80.747910,30750.0%75.0%
42.86%71.171512,94150.0%40.0%
66.67%65.270113,05566.7%66.7%
16.67%65.655611,08733.3%0.0%
83.33%63.977111,691100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.17009,83750.0%100.0%

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Warwick vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Malphite matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Malphite's 43.7%, a 12.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 87 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Warwick do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Malphite with a 65.7% win rate versus 34.3%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Malphite in the late game?

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

Who wins the Warwick vs Malphite matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Malphite with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.6 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 87 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Malphite?

The best Warwick build against Malphite includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King with Mercury's Treads. 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 Warwick runes against Malphite?

The best Warwick runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 73.7% win rate in the Warwick vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Warwick counter Malphite?

Yes, Warwick has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 56.3% win rate. Warwick strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Warwick against Malphite?

When playing Warwick 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.