Malphite
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
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.
| 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 |
Your R (Unstoppable Force) is one of the best engages in the game — wait until the enemy carries are grouped for a devastating R.
Q (Seismic Shard) steals movement speed — use it to slow the enemy and speed yourself up for an engage or escape.
The passive (Granite Shield) gives you a shield based on max HP — wait for it to recharge before trading.
Malphite is a natural counter to AD champions: your W and E reduce enemy attack speed and you stack armor.
Playing as Malphite
Tips to maximize your impact
Your R (Unstoppable Force) is one of the best engages in the game — wait until the enemy carries are grouped for a devastating R.
Q (Seismic Shard) steals movement speed — use it to slow the enemy and speed yourself up for an engage or escape.
The passive (Granite Shield) gives you a shield based on max HP — wait for it to recharge before trading.
Malphite is a natural counter to AD champions: your W and E reduce enemy attack speed and you stack armor.
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.
Stats with Malphite
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Malphite
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Counters
Best and worst matchups
Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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