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Hecarim vs Malphite

How to Beat Malphite as Hecarim in LoLHecarim is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Malphite as Hecarim

based on 3,688 Hecarim vs Malphite matchups
Win Rate
48.6 %
K/D/A
2.39
Pick Rate
3.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our counter statistics from the millions of rated League of Legends rounds that we get from Riot Games every week. This guide on how to beat Malphite as Hecarim resulted from an evaluation of 3688 ranked rounds where both champions clashed against each other. This particular champion matchup is somewhat rare. Hecarim is forced to battle against Malphite in only 3.9% of his matches.

Hecarim vs Malphite Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Hecarim has done a dismal job of countering Malphite. Normally, he wins a acceptable 48.6% of games the champs oppose one another in. In Hecarim versus Malphite matches, Hecarim’s side is 0.1% more expected to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Malphite.

Best Hecarim vs Malphite Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeCaulfield's Warhammer

Core Hecarim Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageSpear of ShojinDeath's Dance

Optional Items

Serylda's GrudgeMaw of MalmortiusBlack CleaverEclipse

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Hecarim to level upq
>
Second ability for Hecarim to level upw
>
Last skill for Hecarim to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushNimbus CloakCelerityWaterwalking
PrecisionTriumphLegend: Tenacity
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Hecarim's passive ability p
Hecarim's q ability q
Hecarim's w ability w
Hecarim's e ability e
Hecarim's ultimate ability r
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Q
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Malphite as Hecarim

Tips for Playing as Hecarim against Malphite

Devastating Charge deals more damage based on the distance traveled. Try using Onslaught of Shadows or Summoner Spells such as Ghost or Flash to maximize this damage.

Spirit of Dread restores Health when nearby enemies take damage, including damage dealt by allies. Cast this during a large fight to maximize Hecarim's survivability.

Advice to Win Against Malphite

If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.

Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.

Hecarim vs Malphite Counter Stats

Hecarim Image
Win Rate
48.6 %
VS
Win Rate
51.4 %
Malphite Image
6.7
< Kills >
4.9
6.2
< Deaths >
4.7
8.1
< Assists >
8
1.49
< Killing Sprees >
1.12
34
< Minions Killed >
142
1.56
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.34
< Inhibitors >
0.45
13,744
< Physical Damage >
4,988
2,693
< Magic Damage >
14,456
769
< True Damage >
631
17,206
< Damage Dealt >
20,075
41,148
< Damage Taken >
23,631
12,164
< Gold Earned >
10,595
1.17
< Towers >
1.91
0.33
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
21,215
< Total Healing >
3,273
14,032
< Experience >
14,047
19
< Vision Score >
21
5
< Wards Placed >
10
233
< Time Dealing CC >
659

How to Counter Malphite with Hecarim in LoL

The stats provided here clarify some influential Hecarim against Malphite matchup stats that can help us appreciate the differences and similarities between the pair. As an example, Hecarim’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Malphite’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Hecarim may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Malphite..

Hecarim typically has a slightly larger longest kill spree than his counter does. Typically, he takes more damage than Malphite. This commonly reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also hint that the champion with increased HP has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Hecarim and Malphite

Damage Types Compared

Hecarim
Malphite
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Hecarim
Malphite

Who is Better, Hecarim or Malphite?

Both LoL champions are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Hecarim usually loses when taking on Malphite, with a 48.6% win rate. As a result, Hecarim makes a poor counter for Malphite.

While Hecarim does have a lower winrate compared to Malphite, when on opposite teams, Hecarim also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more difficult champion to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Hecarim into Malphite.

Additionally, Hecarim also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Malphite. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Hecarim vs Malphite matchups, Malphite is the better champion with a lower win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during team fights.

Hecarim is a somewhat poor counter for Malphite. You will do well by focussing your play on maximizing your CS and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Hecarim against Malphite.

Other Champion Matchups Against Hecarim

Hecarim Loses Against

SingedSinged43.9% winrateBraumBraum44% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser44% winrateTaricTaric44.1% winrate

Hecarim Wins Against

YuumiYuumi54.6% winrateZoeZoe54.1% winrateNidaleeNidalee53.6% winrateHeimerdingerHeimerdinger53.2% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

CassiopeiaCassiopeia+ 52.2% 977 GamesDianaDiana+ 52.7% 2131 GamesShyvanaShyvana+ 55.4% 224 GamesBel'VethBel'Veth+ 56% 91 Games

Additional Information for Hecarim Players

How We Calculated Our Hecarim vs Malphite Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Malphite as Hecarim, we analyzed 3,688 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Malphite as Hecarim comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Hecarim to counter Malphite during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and tips displayed here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Hecarim on average gets a lot less CS as Malphite. Champs who typically don't earn many minion kills usualy don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are capable of scaling properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The best items to focus on in your Hecarim versus Malphite build include Sterak's Gage, Spear of Shojin, and Death's Dance. When Hecarim incorporated at least these three items in his build, he did a lot better against Malphite than with most other typical builds. In fact, Hecarim had an average win rate of 48.6% when countering Malphite with this counter build.

To have the highest chance of coming out on top against Malphite as Hecarim, Hecarim players should take the Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Waterwalking, Legend: Tenacity, and Triumph runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Of all the rune sets players chose for Hecarim vs Malphite battles, this sequence of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 48.6% winrate overall.

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