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Malphite Shard of the Monolith

A massive creature of living stone, Malphite struggles to impose blessed order on a chaotic world. Birthed as a servitor-shard to an otherworldly obelisk known as the Monolith, he used his tremendous elemental strength to maintain and protect his progenitor, but ultimately failed. The only survivor of the destruction that followed, Malphite now endures Runeterra's soft folk and their fluid temperaments, while struggling to find a new role worthy of the last of his kind.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Granite Shield

    Malphite is shielded by a layer of rock which absorbs damage up to 10% of his maximum Health. If Malphite has not been hit for a few seconds, this effect recharges.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Seismic Shard

    Malphite sends a shard of the earth through the ground at his foe, dealing damage upon impact and stealing Move Speed for 3 seconds.

    Cost:
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80/
    • 85/
    • 90
    Cooldown:
    • 8
    Range:
    • 625
  • [object Object] W spell

    Thunderclap

    Malphite attacks with such force that it creates a sonic boom. For the next few seconds, his attacks create aftershocks in front of him.

    Cost:
    • 30/
    • 35/
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 9/
    • 8
    Range:
    • 400
  • [object Object] E spell

    Ground Slam

    Malphite slams the ground, sending out a shockwave that deals magic damage based on his Armor and reduces the Attack Speed of enemies for a short duration.

    Cost:
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 7
    Range:
    • 400
  • [object Object] R spell

    Unstoppable Force

    Malphite launches himself to a location at high speed, damaging enemies and knocking them into the air.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 130/
    • 105/
    • 80
    Range:
    • 1000
Classes:
  • Tank,
  • Mage
51.84%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:62(4 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(3.4 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:280(60 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:7(0.55 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:665(104 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:7(0.55 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:37(4.95 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:28(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:335
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:125(125 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Malphite is able to soak a lot of damage, making them much more viable in the frontline taking damage to protect less tanky teammates.
  • Malphite has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Malphite has more magic resistance than most champions, which makes them excellent in the early game against magic damage type enemies.
  • Malphite has a low base attack speed, which can make last hitting in the early game more challenging. It can also make percentage attack speed items scale less effectively than they do on other champions.

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Primary Tree

SorcerySorcery
Summon AerySummon Aery
Arcane CometArcane Comet
Phase RushPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistAxiom Arcanist
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceTranscendence
CelerityCelerity
Absolute FocusAbsolute Focus
ScorchScorch
WaterwalkingWaterwalking
Gathering StormGathering Storm

Secondary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Gameplay Tips

Playing Malphite

  • Armor naturally reduces the rate that attacks go through Granite Shield, so Brutal Strikes will strengthen the shield against physical damage.
  • Despite his abilities scaling on Armor, some games require Malphite to get Magic Resist. When those games occur, try getting Aegis of the Legion, Mercury's Treads, and Guardian Angel.

Playing Against Malphite

  • If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.
  • Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.

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