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
Illaoi
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

50.2%
Illaoi win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
470
Games Analyzed
50.2%
Illaoi WR
49.8%
Malphite WR
+16
Avg Gold Diff @15
Illaoi
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
Illaoi
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Illaoi
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
Illaoi
2 items
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
Illaoi 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. Illaoi 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.
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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 Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
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Malphite's Worst Matchups
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