Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Malphite
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
97%
2%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Stormraider's Surge
Nimbus Cloak
Celerity
Waterwalking
Precision
Legend: Haste
Triumph
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Hecarim
MalphiteMalphite's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 10s | 7s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 10s | 7s | 2m10 |
| 9 | 8s | 9.5s | 7s | 2m10 |
| 11 | 8s | 9s | 7s | 1m55 |
| 16 | 8s | 8s | 7s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 8s | 8s | 7s | 1m40 |
Playing against Malphite
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Poke him to break his passive shield: it doesn't recharge for 8s after taking damage.
AP champions counter him in lane: Malphite stacks armor but remains vulnerable to magic damage.
Spread out in teamfights: his R knocks up in an area. If you're grouped, the fight is lost.
His Q costs a lot of mana: force him to spam it and he'll run out before even reaching level 6.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026