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
Gwen
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

52.5%
Gwen win rate vs Malphite
Gwen has the edge
600
Games Analyzed
52.5%
Gwen WR
47.5%
Malphite WR
+200
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gwen
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gwen
Level 1
Gwen
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Gwen
Nashor's Tooth
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gwen is strongest late game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gwen deals AP damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Malphite wants to combo and disengage. Gwen wins extended trades. Don't let Malphite get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Malphite's Weakness
Malphite's main weakness: AP damage, sustain lanes, pre-6 weak. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gwen Win Condition
Scale, shred tanks with passive, W immune zone in fights
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Gwen

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Gwen's AP damage and CC
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Malphite's Worst Matchups
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