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
Kayle
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

47.4%
Kayle win rate vs Malphite
Malphite has the edge
1,679
Games Analyzed
47.4%
Kayle WR
52.6%
Malphite WR
-207
Avg Gold Diff @15
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
Recommended Items
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
Kayle's Worst Matchups
Malphite's Worst Matchups
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