Warwickvs Malphite
Warwick vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Warwick wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Malphite based on 41 games. Warwick wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Malphite matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Warwick vs Malphite Matchup?
Warwick vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Warwick vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.3%, giving Warwick a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick needs to press advantages before Malphite reaches their power spikes, while Malphite should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Malphite leads by 0.2 CS/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
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
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 Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Thornmail. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Warwick the best chance to compete 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
Warwick77.8%
Malphite22.2%Warwick34.8%Malphite65.2%Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 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.
Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 65.2% win rate — 30.4 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Warwick must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malphite reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malphite 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 Warwick Runes Against Malphite
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery 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 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.40% | 248 | 1.0 | 674 | 11,525 | 54.5% | 47.6% | |
| 52.12% | 236 | 1.1 | 654 | 11,766 | 57.4% | 47.7% | |
| 49.73% | 183 | 1.1 | 642 | 12,101 | 55.4% | 45.9% | |
| 57.80% | 173 | 1.0 | 653 | 12,105 | 51.4% | 62.6% | |
| 51.19% | 168 | 1.0 | 695 | 12,230 | 56.7% | 47.5% | |
| 51.53% | 163 | 1.0 | 649 | 12,187 | 51.9% | 51.4% | |
| 44.60% | 139 | 1.6 | 615 | 11,850 | 42.6% | 45.9% | |
| 47.37% | 133 | 1.1 | 641 | 11,516 | 42.2% | 52.2% | |
| 41.18% | 119 | 1.1 | 612 | 12,263 | 40.0% | 41.8% | |
| 47.46% | 118 | 1.5 | 763 | 11,747 | 55.8% | 40.9% | |
| 54.72% | 106 | 1.0 | 657 | 12,637 | 67.5% | 47.0% | |
| 50.48% | 105 | 0.9 | 599 | 11,390 | 43.1% | 57.4% | |
| 50.51% | 99 | 1.2 | 678 | 11,908 | 43.5% | 56.6% | |
| 56.84% | 95 | 4.5 | 773 | 11,978 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 47.78% | 90 | 1.1 | 702 | 11,331 | 41.9% | 53.2% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 1.1 | 733 | 11,085 | 53.9% | 42.5% | |
| 41.86% | 86 | 0.9 | 638 | 11,658 | 47.4% | 37.5% | |
| 41.03% | 78 | 1.1 | 585 | 11,869 | 34.6% | 44.2% | |
| 64.86% | 74 | 1.0 | 666 | 12,242 | 73.5% | 57.5% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 0.9 | 649 | 12,390 | 50.0% | 44.7% | |
| 62.12% | 66 | 1.1 | 656 | 12,296 | 62.5% | 61.9% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 1.7 | 713 | 12,214 | 44.8% | 59.5% | |
| 53.23% | 62 | 1.0 | 709 | 12,769 | 70.0% | 45.2% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 1.3 | 707 | 12,929 | 65.2% | 55.6% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.0 | 687 | 12,459 | 46.4% | 56.7% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.5 | 724 | 12,920 | 44.8% | 58.6% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 1.0 | 681 | 13,385 | 47.1% | 60.0% | |
| 41.82% | 55 | 1.1 | 656 | 12,191 | 35.3% | 44.7% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 0.9 | 682 | 12,517 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 3.0 | 686 | 11,973 | 54.2% | 65.4% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 1.0 | 724 | 12,298 | 27.8% | 61.3% | |
| 35.42% | 48 | 1.1 | 712 | 11,471 | 38.1% | 33.3% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 2.7 | 564 | 10,959 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 5.2 | 889 | 10,962 | 35.0% | 57.7% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 2.1 | 747 | 10,824 | 52.2% | 63.6% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,781 | 33.3% | 60.6% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 0.9 | 642 | 12,384 | 53.3% | 53.3% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.1 | 647 | 12,747 | 50.0% | 55.2% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 5.5 | 805 | 11,575 | 47.4% | 52.2% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 2.2 | 715 | 11,318 | 77.8% | 34.8% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 708 | 13,618 | 69.2% | 59.3% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.1 | 617 | 12,179 | 68.8% | 42.9% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 3.3 | 660 | 12,153 | 64.3% | 60.9% | |
| 75.00% | 36 | 3.9 | 949 | 10,080 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 3.3 | 901 | 11,434 | 61.1% | 52.9% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 3.7 | 759 | 10,222 | 35.0% | 53.9% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 0.7 | 577 | 10,810 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 3.6 | 815 | 11,836 | 64.3% | 40.0% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 3.2 | 783 | 11,756 | 90.9% | 55.6% | |
| 77.27% | 22 | 1.4 | 709 | 13,417 | 75.0% | 78.6% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 2.5 | 695 | 10,980 | 77.8% | 58.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 862 | 11,875 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 635 | 11,432 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 0.9 | 589 | 11,846 | 33.3% | 38.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.4 | 786 | 8,867 | 64.3% | 20.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 4.2 | 830 | 11,515 | 12.5% | 45.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.8 | 718 | 12,125 | 37.5% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.3 | 633 | 13,848 | 80.0% | 61.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 2.4 | 774 | 11,577 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 4.1 | 815 | 11,399 | 77.8% | 0.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.5 | 642 | 12,920 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.7 | 694 | 13,642 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.4 | 928 | 11,159 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 885 | 11,054 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 4.3 | 729 | 9,654 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.1 | 892 | 11,696 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 575 | 11,796 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.1 | 547 | 12,649 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 728 | 12,176 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.0 | 811 | 11,408 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 667 | 12,744 | 0.0% | 77.8% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 772 | 11,168 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 731 | 10,954 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.7 | 912 | 11,470 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.1 | 876 | 11,714 | 60.0% | 83.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 752 | 12,073 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 644 | 13,355 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.5 | 622 | 12,131 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.4 | 690 | 11,133 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 667 | 11,084 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.7 | 826 | 10,329 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.3 | 564 | 10,813 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 626 | 11,339 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 585 | 9,305 | 83.3% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 963 | 10,992 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.2 | 612 | 9,018 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 650 | 10,024 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 783 | 13,769 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.9 | 668 | 11,578 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 780 | 11,629 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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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 53.7% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Warwick do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Malphite with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. 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, Malphite takes over the Warwick vs Malphite matchup with a 65.2% win rate compared to 34.8%. Malphite 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 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.
What is the best Warwick build against Malphite?
The best Warwick build against Malphite includes Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.4% 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 53.7% win rate. Warwick strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.