Matchup
Heavy AP damageStrong engageHeavy CCHigh burst
Build vs Orianna
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
85%
15%Anti AD
Anti AP
Other options
100.0% WR1 games
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Malphite
OriannaNeutral
Neutral
Favorable
Orianna's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Clockwork Windup (P)
Orianna's Attacks deal additional magic damage. This damage increases the more Orianna Attacks the same target.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 7s | 9s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 7s | 9s | 1m50 |
| 9 | 3s | 7s | 9s | 1m50 |
| 11 | 3s | 7s | 9s | 1m35 |
| 16 | 3s | 7s | 9s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 3s | 7s | 9s | 1m20 |
Playing against Orianna
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Watch the ball's position: if it's close to you, move away to avoid the R (pull).
2
Orianna is immobile and relies on her positioning — assassins who can gap-close punish her well.
3
Her R is powerful but has a small radius: spread out so she can't pull everyone.
4
If Orianna E's an engaging ally, expect the R when that person dives.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026