Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Zyravs Malphite

SMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Zyra based on 19 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Zyra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Malphite matchup.

Zyra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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 - 47.4% win rateMalphite(47.4%)
Zyra - 47.4% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
47.4% WR
VS
Malphite vs Zyra matchup - 52.6% win rate
Malphite
52.6% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Zyra vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 19
47.4%
Win Rate
52.6%
2.5
CS / min
2.1
820
DMG / min
645
9,998
Gold / game
9,705
124
Heal / min
113
281
DMG Mitigated / min
963
1.6
CC / min
1.0
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zyra vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Malphite matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Zyra's 47.4%, giving Malphite a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 670 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Malphite is slightly favored, Zyra can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Malphite's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zyra vs Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Zyra wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.5Zyra
2.1Malphite
Zyra edges out Malphite by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zyra.
Damage
820Zyra
645Malphite
Zyra heavily out-damages Malphite by 175 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,998Zyra
9,705Malphite
Zyra and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 293 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Zyra
1.0Malphite
Zyra provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Malphite, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zyra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
405Zyra
1,075Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 670 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zyra Build Against Malphite

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Malphite are Liandry's Torment, Malignance and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zyra vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra44.4%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite55.6%
Late Game
Zyra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Zyra. This lopsided early game means Malphite 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 Zyra 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite has the edge early, but Zyra gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Zyra Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Zyra rune vs MalphiteManaflow Band - best Zyra rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Zyra rune vs MalphiteScorch - best Zyra rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Zyra rune vs MalphiteCut Down - best Zyra rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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

Zyra 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
53.03%1321.77389,44957.6%49.3%
57.14%1261.973710,56664.9%53.9%
47.93%1211.87469,67255.1%43.1%
52.43%1031.974710,16363.4%45.2%
55.32%941.976110,11345.7%61.0%
57.78%901.873410,33561.1%55.6%
43.21%811.77529,44950.0%37.2%
48.75%801.878210,02744.1%52.2%
57.75%711.880410,55950.0%62.2%
64.18%672.079511,28661.9%65.2%
43.75%641.97019,66340.0%46.1%
59.68%621.87319,22170.4%51.4%
43.55%621.87629,74836.4%47.5%
39.34%611.86669,11726.7%51.6%
53.33%602.186010,22153.9%52.9%
48.28%582.47049,79962.5%38.2%
50.88%571.87549,99642.9%58.6%
48.08%521.97859,84158.3%39.3%
52.00%502.05969,91752.2%51.9%
46.94%492.677110,65958.8%40.6%
45.83%481.96729,45145.0%46.4%
55.81%431.67849,80366.7%45.5%
35.00%401.77249,65718.8%45.8%
55.26%381.990610,81742.9%62.5%
38.89%362.082811,31658.3%29.2%
48.57%351.68149,48861.5%40.9%
55.88%341.88099,77264.3%50.0%
42.42%331.879712,54023.1%55.0%
43.33%301.274912,27954.5%36.8%
50.00%301.87719,62937.5%64.3%
60.71%282.387210,44060.0%61.1%
28.00%251.77498,94315.4%41.7%
64.00%251.878610,64085.7%55.6%
60.00%251.485113,18655.6%62.5%
58.33%241.97499,09956.3%62.5%
40.91%221.585912,89911.1%61.5%
54.55%222.680311,81383.3%43.8%
50.00%201.381611,74853.9%42.9%
40.00%202.165910,09737.5%41.7%
40.00%201.676611,94736.4%44.4%
63.16%191.879011,21677.8%50.0%
63.16%191.678712,66728.6%83.3%
47.37%192.58209,99844.4%50.0%
55.56%181.686510,88987.5%30.0%
61.11%182.785211,77180.0%53.9%
38.89%181.382112,73833.3%50.0%
52.94%171.577813,34675.0%33.3%
50.00%162.38459,69160.0%45.5%
75.00%161.082411,66190.0%50.0%
60.00%151.487213,764100.0%45.5%
46.67%152.71,12213,61375.0%36.4%
53.33%152.284610,87733.3%83.3%
66.67%152.479210,91050.0%77.8%
85.71%141.31,02312,88375.0%100.0%
57.14%141.395413,46860.0%55.6%
84.62%131.693613,68383.3%85.7%
46.15%134.680611,35160.0%37.5%
38.46%132.51,06513,91025.0%44.4%
41.67%126.38118,96050.0%33.3%
50.00%121.998511,40042.9%60.0%
16.67%123.583711,97820.0%14.3%
66.67%121.71,01512,92133.3%77.8%
72.73%115.998713,86950.0%85.7%
63.64%112.999510,87950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.97709,27850.0%60.0%
50.00%105.896512,23950.0%50.0%
50.00%101.473510,84066.7%25.0%
60.00%103.36267,78233.3%100.0%
50.00%101.292612,73333.3%57.1%
44.44%91.38719,74333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.392012,10750.0%57.1%
44.44%92.777611,02650.0%42.9%
25.00%85.599112,38850.0%16.7%
50.00%85.587410,51633.3%60.0%
62.50%85.57429,33875.0%50.0%
25.00%85.685610,82825.0%25.0%
75.00%81.584915,037100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.489514,02050.0%66.7%
25.00%81.791314,67250.0%16.7%
62.50%81.71,02515,9400.0%71.4%
75.00%86.797711,582100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.61,01414,3470.0%66.7%
71.43%75.879011,29750.0%80.0%
57.14%71.97939,60466.7%50.0%
71.43%72.181713,08850.0%100.0%
57.14%70.972112,17366.7%50.0%
57.14%73.372710,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%73.578112,070100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.21,08612,924100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.09569,873100.0%60.0%
57.14%71.884714,16450.0%60.0%
42.86%73.579910,4820.0%60.0%
57.14%71.887812,15550.0%60.0%
28.57%73.674510,13066.7%0.0%
14.29%75.087211,33150.0%0.0%
57.14%71.474512,29433.3%75.0%
42.86%71.77618,45250.0%33.3%
83.33%64.11,09415,5240.0%83.3%
50.00%61.11,02314,197100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.590914,5550.0%50.0%
33.33%61.81,01512,33533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.171710,3930.0%75.0%
50.00%61.071310,48666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.97768,08425.0%50.0%
33.33%62.41,12612,69850.0%25.0%
80.00%55.578310,43950.0%100.0%
20.00%53.184713,3640.0%25.0%
80.00%51.581411,641100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35989,1770.0%33.3%
60.00%54.77619,06833.3%100.0%
20.00%55.583110,3030.0%33.3%

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Zyra vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Zyra vs Malphite matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Zyra's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zyra do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Zyra with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zyra do against Malphite in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zyra vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Zyra with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Malphite?

The best Zyra build against Malphite includes Liandry's Torment, Malignance, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zyra runes against Malphite?

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

Does Zyra counter Malphite?

No, Zyra struggles against Malphite with only a 47.4% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Zyra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Zyra against Malphite?

When playing Zyra against Malphite, play cautiously and avoid Malphite's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Malphite in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.