Malphite

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Peak popularity in 2013: 118 games, 44.9% win rate.
• Noticeably more picked on the red side (61.3% of its picks).
• Best duo: alongside Xayah, 56% over 25 games (+11.4 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Kennen in Top, 25% over 32 duels.
• Longest win streak: 7, from May 4, 2013 to May 6, 2013.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

59 games this season, 52.5% win rate, 82nd most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
LYON	6	83.3%
JD Gaming	5	60%
Team Secret Whales	4	100%
Cloud9	4	50%
Weibo Gaming	3	66.7%
Nongshim RedForce	3	0%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2012–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Malphite. The gap is measured against its own 44.6% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Xayah	Bot	25	56%	+11.4
Kai'Sa	Bot	28	53.6%	+9
Thresh	Support	64	53.1%	+8.5
Ahri	Mid	46	52.2%	+7.6
Caitlyn	Bot	41	51.2%	+6.6
Elise	Jungle	39	48.7%	+4.1
Viego	Jungle	29	48.3%	+3.7
Xin Zhao	Jungle	27	48.1%	+3.5

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Sona	Support	36	30.6%	-14
Graves	Jungle	34	32.4%	-12.2
Alistar	Support	38	34.2%	-10.4
Wukong	Jungle	29	34.5%	-10.1
Lucian	Bot	45	35.6%	-9
LeBlanc	Mid	25	36%	-8.6
Aphelios	Bot	52	36.5%	-8.1
Orianna	Mid	59	37.3%	-7.3

Across all seasons (2012–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Jayce	Top	61	54.1%	+9.5
K'Sante	Top	45	48.9%	+4.3
Renekton	Top	36	41.7%	-2.9
Gnar	Top	38	39.5%	-5.1
Kennen	Top	32	25%	-19.6

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Kennen	Top	32	25%	-19.6
Gnar	Top	38	39.5%	-5.1
Renekton	Top	36	41.7%	-2.9
K'Sante	Top	45	48.9%	+4.3
Jayce	Top	61	54.1%	+9.5

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 137 · 41.6%
• EU LCS 80 · 43.8%
• NA LCS 61 · 45.9%
• Worlds 54 · 42.6%
• LCK 51 · 45.1%
• LCS 48 · 50%
• LEC 40 · 50%
• Champions / OGN 39 · 53.8%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Fnatic	18	50%
Cloud9	17	47.1%
Counter Logic Gaming	15	53.3%
Oh My God	14	42.9%
KT Rolster	14	64.3%
Evil Geniuses.EU	13	53.8%
JD Gaming	12	58.3%
TSM	10	60%
Top Esports	10	60%
CLCounter Logic Gaming Europe	9	44.4%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Malphite?

Xayah as Bot: 56% wins over 25 games together, +11.4 points against Malphite's 44.6% average.

Which champion counters Malphite in Top?

Kennen in Top: Malphite only wins 25% of their 32 direct duels, -19.6 points below its average.

Which lane does Malphite play in pro?

Mainly Top, which accounts for 85.4% of its 576 major-league games, with a 43.9% win rate.

Is Malphite good in professional play?

Over 576 major-league games since 2012, Malphite holds a 44.6% win rate. Its most played season was 2013 with 118 games, and it was last picked on September 18, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	7 · May 4, 2013 → May 6, 2013
Longest loss streak	11 · October 10, 2015 → January 28, 2016
Average game length	34m 03s · 33m 53s
Longest game	62m 10s · Team Vitality vs H2k-Gaming
Shortest game	20m 12s · STSK Telecom T1 2 vs KRKT Rolster Bullets