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How to Win Malphite vs Vex Counter MatchupMalphite is in the a tier of champions

Malphite vs Vex

How to Beat Vex as Malphite in LoLMalphite is in the b tier of champions
TankFighter
Mage

How to Beat Vex as Malphite

based on 2,789 Malphite vs Vex matchups
Win Rate
51.6 %
K/D/A
2.7
Pick Rate
1.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of ranked League of Legends games every week. Within our data, Malphite battled Vex in 2789 matches. Having so many matchups for Malphite versus Vex gives us a lot of confidence in our capacity to produce actionable statistics and a pro build to suppress Vex. This particular champ matchup is relatively rare. Malphite encounters Vex in only 1.8% of his rounds.

Malphite vs Vex Matchup Summary

Malphite has done a decent job of countering Vex. Normally, he wins a acceptable 51.6% of the time the champs face off with one another in. In Malphite vs Vex rounds, Malphite’s team is 0.1% less expected to gain first blood. This indicates that he most likely won't be able to get first blood versus Vex.

Best Malphite vs Vex Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Malphite Items

~22 Mins
Unending DespairKaenic RookernSunfire Aegis

Optional Items

HeartsteelForce of NatureFrozen HeartJak'Sho, The Protean

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Malphite to level upq
>
Second ability for Malphite to level upe
>
Last skill for Malphite to max outw

Runes

ResolveGrasp of the UndyingShield BashConditioningOvergrowth
SorceryManaflow BandTranscendence
Attack SpeedArmorHealth Scaling
Malphite's passive ability p
Malphite's q ability q
Malphite's w ability w
Malphite's e ability e
Malphite's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
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R
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E
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E
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W
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Vex as Malphite

Tips for Playing as Malphite against Vex

Despite his abilities scaling on Armor, some games require Malphite to get Magic Resist. When those games occur, try getting Aegis of the Legion, Mercury's Treads, and Guardian Angel.

Armor naturally reduces the rate that attacks go through Granite Shield, so Brutal Strikes will strengthen the shield against physical damage.

Malphite vs Vex Counter Stats

Malphite Image
Win Rate
51.6 %
VS
Win Rate
48.4 %
Vex Image
5.2
< Kills >
7.3
5
< Deaths >
6.5
8.3
< Assists >
7.6
1.18
< Killing Sprees >
1.7
139
< Minions Killed >
159
0.11
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.45
< Inhibitors >
0.41
4,741
< Physical Damage >
1,389
14,521
< Magic Damage >
22,206
620
< True Damage >
872
19,882
< Damage Dealt >
24,467
24,943
< Damage Taken >
19,727
10,859
< Gold Earned >
11,510
1.94
< Towers >
1.79
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
3,490
< Total Healing >
2,147
14,373
< Experience >
14,172
21
< Vision Score >
19
10
< Wards Placed >
9
653
< Time Dealing CC >
563

How to Counter Vex with Malphite in LoL

The stats shown on this page emphasize several important Malphite vs. Vex counter statistics that can help you distinguish the differences and similarities between the two. As an example, Malphite’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Vex’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Malphite may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Vex..

Malphite usually has a slightly smaller longest kill spree than his opponent does. On average, he takes more damage than Vex. This commonly reflects differing health capacities; however, it can also show that the one champion has less mobility and thus is not able to escape further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Malphite and Vex

Damage Types Compared

Malphite
Vex
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Malphite
Vex

Who is Better, Malphite or Vex?

Both LoL champs are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Malphite usually wins when trying to fight Vex, with a 51.6% win rate. Therefore, Malphite makes a good counter for Vex.

While Malphite does have a higher winrate compared to Vex, when on opposite teams, Malphite also has a greater level of difficulty that makes him a more difficult champion to learn. You still need to be cautious when picking Malphite into Vex.

Moreover, Malphite has a great amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Vex. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

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

Malphite is a decent counter to Vex. Focus your strategy on increasing your CS and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Malphite against Vex.

Other Champion Matchups Against Malphite

Malphite Loses Against

LilliaLillia42.7% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser43.7% winrateDr. MundoDr. Mundo45% winrateSylasSylas45.2% winrate

Malphite Wins Against

YuumiYuumi57.2% winrateQuinnQuinn56.6% winrateNidaleeNidalee56.2% winrateZoeZoe55.5% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

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Additional Information for Malphite Players

How We Calculated Our Malphite vs Vex Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Vex as Malphite, we analyzed 2,789 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 Vex as Malphite 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

Malphite Build Vex Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Malphite to counter Vex during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and stats shown here, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Malphite usually gets a similar amount of CS compared to Vex. Champs who typically don't take many minion kills often don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the values shown on this page to do well.

The best items to use in your Malphite versus Vex build include Unending Despair, Kaenic Rookern, and Sunfire Aegis. When Malphite included at least these three pieces in his build, he did a lot better countering Vex than with many other typical builds. In fact, Malphite boasted an average winrate of 51.6% battling Vex with this counter build.

To have the highest probability of annihilating Vex as Malphite, Malphite players should equip the Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, Overgrowth, Manaflow Band, and Transcendence runes from the Resolve and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the rune builds players chose for Malphite vs Vex clashes, this set of runes resulted in the best win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 51.6% winrate overall.

If you would like to get Malphite x Vex tips and matchup stats and build suggestions for a a distinct skill level, please select one from the selection menu shown above. At first, the statistics and guides shown are calculated using all games finished with both champs.