Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aatrox
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

47.4%
Aatrox win rate vs Malphite
Malphite has the edge
1,481
Games Analyzed
47.4%
Aatrox WR
52.6%
Malphite WR
-208
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aatrox
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Aatrox
Level 3
Aatrox
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Aatrox
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Aatrox deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Malphite wants to combo and disengage. Aatrox wins extended trades. Don't let Malphite get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Aatrox's Weakness
Aatrox's main weakness: Grievous wounds, kiting, hard CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aatrox Win Condition
Win lane through sustain and snowball teamfights with ult
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Aatrox

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aatrox's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aatrox's sustain/autos

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
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Malphite's Worst Matchups
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