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Malzahar vs Malphite

How to Beat Malphite as Malzahar in LoLMalzahar is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Malphite as Malzahar

based on 4,825 Malzahar vs Malphite matchups
Win Rate
50.1 %
K/D/A
2.23
Pick Rate
3.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our counter stats from the millions of recently ranked League matches that we evaluate each week. Our guide on how to beat Malphite as Malzahar came out of an analysis of 4825 ranked games where both champions faced each other. This particular champ matchup is relatively rare. Malzahar is forced to battle against Malphite in only 3.9% of his rounds.

Malzahar vs Malphite Matchup Summary

Malzahar does a ok job of countering Malphite. Typically, he wins a acceptable 50.1% of matches the champs clash against each other in. In Malzahar versus Malphite games, Malzahar’s team is 0.1% less expected to gain first blood. This indicates that he probably won't get first blood versus Malphite.

Best Malzahar vs Malphite Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionTear of the Goddess

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsAmplifying Tome

Core Malzahar Items

~22 Mins
Seraph's EmbraceZhonya's HourglassLiandry's Torment

Optional Items

Rabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffRylai's Crystal ScepterLuden's Companion

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

SorcerySummon AeryManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceArmor
Malzahar's passive ability p
Malzahar's q ability q
Malzahar's w ability w
Malzahar's e ability e
Malzahar's ultimate ability r
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E
2
W
3
Q
4
E
5
E
6
R
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E
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Q
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E
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Q
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R
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Q
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Q
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Malphite as Malzahar

Tips for Playing as Malzahar against Malphite

Use Call of the Void and Nether Grasp to renew the duration of Malefic Visions on enemies.

Wait to cast Void Swarm until there are nearby enemies for the Voidling to attack or kill.

Avoiding damage in lane maximizes the uptime on Void Shift, increasing Malzahar's safety dramatically.

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.

Malzahar vs Malphite Counter Stats

Malzahar Image
Win Rate
50.1 %
VS
Win Rate
49.9 %
Malphite Image
5.2
< Kills >
4.9
5.7
< Deaths >
5.1
7.5
< Assists >
8.1
1.2
< Killing Sprees >
1.15
198
< Minions Killed >
141
0.1
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.55
< Inhibitors >
0.42
617
< Physical Damage >
4,722
21,499
< Magic Damage >
14,025
407
< True Damage >
609
22,523
< Damage Dealt >
19,357
18,569
< Damage Taken >
25,520
12,228
< Gold Earned >
10,826
2.35
< Towers >
1.88
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
1,505
< Total Healing >
3,524
15,261
< Experience >
14,426
20
< Vision Score >
21
10
< Wards Placed >
10
417
< Time Dealing CC >
674

How to Counter Malphite with Malzahar in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here feature some strategic Malzahar vs. Malphite counter statistics that may help us grasp the distinctions between the pair. Malzahar’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Malphite’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Malzahar may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Malphite..

Malzahar normally has a similar longest killing spree as his matchup does. Typically, he receives less damage than Malphite. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, but it can also hint that the one champion has less agility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Malzahar and Malphite

Damage Types Compared

Malzahar
Malphite
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Malzahar
Malphite

Who is Better, Malzahar or Malphite?

Both League of Legends champions are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Malzahar usually fairs equally well when taking on Malphite, with a 50.1% win rate. Thus, Malzahar makes an ok counter for Malphite.

While Malzahar does have a higher winrate compared to Malphite, when facing one another, Malzahar also has a much greater difficulty level that makes him a more challenging champ to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Malzahar into Malphite.

Furthermore, Malzahar has a good amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Malphite. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Malzahar vs Malphite matchups, Malzahar is the better champ with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Malzahar is a decent counter for Malphite. Focus your play on increasing your CS and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Malzahar against Malphite.

Other Champion Matchups Against Malzahar

Malzahar Loses Against

NocturneNocturne45.5% winrateTrundleTrundle45.9% winrateAurelion SolAurelion Sol46% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune46.1% winrate

Malzahar Wins Against

YuumiYuumi58.6% winrateZoeZoe56.5% winrateRyzeRyze56.3% winrateZeriZeri56.3% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

ZyraZyra+ 53.7% 4847 GamesLilliaLillia+ 54.5% 6204 GamesMiss FortuneMiss Fortune+ 54.5% 16998 GamesTrundleTrundle+ 55% 8165 Games

Additional Information for Malzahar Players

How We Calculated Our Malzahar vs Malphite Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Malphite as Malzahar, we analyzed 4,825 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 Malzahar 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 truly master Malzahar in order to counter Malphite during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats displayed above, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Malzahar typically racks up a similar amount of CS as Malphite. Champions who typically don't acquire many minion kills typically don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values shown here to do well.

The most important items to focus on in your Malzahar versus Malphite build include Seraph's Embrace, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Liandry's Torment. When Malzahar used at least these three items in his build, he did significantly better vs. Malphite than with most other common counter builds. In fact, Malzahar had an average winrate of 50.1% when playing against Malphite with this counter build.

To have the greatest probability of beating Malphite as Malzahar, Malzahar players should equip the Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Sorcery and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune sets players used for Malzahar vs Malphite battles, this sequence of runes resulted in the best win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 50.1% winrate overall.

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