Malphite

Key facts

• Peak popularity in 2013: 118 games, 44.9% win rate.
• Rises in priority for playoffs: 18.8% of its games happen there, against 15.6% across the dataset.
• Noticeably more picked on the red side (61.1% 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.

Play profile

Year by year

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

Duos

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
Ahri	Mid	45	53.3%	+8.7
Thresh	Support	64	53.1%	+8.5
Caitlyn	Bot	41	51.2%	+6.6
Elise	Jungle	39	48.7%	+4.1
Viego	Jungle	29	48.3%	+3.7
Corki	Bot	42	47.6%	+3

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	43	34.9%	-9.7
LeBlanc	Mid	25	36%	-8.6
Aphelios	Bot	52	36.5%	-8.1
Orianna	Mid	59	37.3%	-7.3

Lane matchups

Direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Jayce	Top	60	53.3%	+8.7
K'Sante	Top	45	48.9%	+4.3
Renekton	Top	36	41.7%	-2.9
Gnar	Top	35	40%	-4.6
Kennen	Top	32	25%	-19.6

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Kennen	Top	32	25%	-19.6
Gnar	Top	35	40%	-4.6
Renekton	Top	36	41.7%	-2.9
K'Sante	Top	45	48.9%	+4.3
Jayce	Top	60	53.3%	+8.7

Leagues and teams

Common questions

What is the best duo with Malphite?

Xayah, played 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 570 major-league games, with a 43.9% win rate.

Is Malphite good in professional play?

Over 570 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 August 2, 2026.

Streaks and records