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How to Play MalphiteTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Malphite Top build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Granite ShieldPSeismic ShardQThunderclapWGround SlamEUnstoppable ForceR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchS#18of 61 Top champions
Win rate52.6%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate6.4%6th most picked Top
Ban rate16.7%

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Malphite Top Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (6.4% pick rate, 51.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.0% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Arcane CometKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
ResolveSECONDARY
Second Wind
Overgrowth
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Seismic ShardQGround SlamEThunderclapWMax Q first
Seismic Shard14579
Thunderclap31415
Ground Slam28101213
Unstoppable Force611

Item build

6.4% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildSunfire AegisSunfire AegisThornmailThornmailFrozen HeartFrozen Heart
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalSunfire AegisSunfire AegisThornmailThornmailFrozen HeartFrozen HeartMalignanceMalignanceKaenic RookernKaenic RookernHollow RadianceHollow Radiance

Malphite Top meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Malphite holds a 52.6% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.14, 1.0 points above the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 18th highest win rate of 61 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 6.4% pick rate (6th most played in the role) and a 16.7% ban rate, Malphite is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Patch 26.14 was good to Malphite Top: the tier rating climbed from A to S after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At S tier, Malphite is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Malphite Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are DrMundo (43.2% win rate for Malphite) and Mordekaiser (43.3% win rate for Malphite): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Vayne (61.8%) and Tryndamere (57.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Malphite wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Malphite good in Patch 26.14?

Malphite is S tier Top in Patch 26.14 with a 52.6% win rate, 6.4% pick rate, and 16.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Malphite Top after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Malphite Top?

The best Malphite Top build in Patch 26.14 uses Sunfire Aegis, Thornmail, Frozen Heart with the Arcane Comet keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Malphite Top is S tier with 52.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Malphite?

Champions that counter Malphite in Patch 26.14 include DrMundo (43.2% Malphite win rate), Mordekaiser (43.3% Malphite win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Malphite?

To climb with Malphite Top in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Shadowing, Trap set-ups, and Traps & catches. Shadowing: Shadowing is a mid to late game concept that means covering your teammate without showing yourself on vision. Trap set-ups: : Setting up and denying vision to prepare a trap is basically serving kills for your teammates on a silver platter.