Historical snapshot: patch 26.10
Champion Matchups
Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.
Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.
Champion 1
VS
Champion 2
vs
43.5%
Kayle win rate vs Malphite (top snapshot)
Malphite had the higher recorded win rate
694
Recorded Sample Games
43.5%
Kayle WR
56.5%
Malphite WR
The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.
Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.
Kayle
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Kayle
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Kayle
Level 11
Kayle
Level 16
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kayle is strongest late game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Kayle 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. Kayle wins extended trades. Don't let Malphite get a clean rotation, force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Kayle's Weakness
Kayle's main weakness: Levels 1-5 extremely weak, gankable, melee early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayle Win Condition
Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Legacy Item Suggestions
Kayle
Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game
Riftmaker
Core
Build every game
Rabadon'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 Kayle's AP damage and CC
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