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
Katarina
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

51.8%
Katarina win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
224
Games Analyzed
51.8%
Katarina WR
48.2%
Malphite WR
+143
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Katarina
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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Malphite's Weakness
Malphite's main weakness: AP damage, sustain lanes, pre-6 weak. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Katarina typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Malphite runs Teleport for map impact. Katarina needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Malphite outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
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
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