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
K'Sante
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

49.5%
K'Sante win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
667
Games Analyzed
49.5%
K'Sante WR
50.5%
Malphite WR
-41
Avg Gold Diff @15
K'Sante
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
K'Sante
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
K'Sante
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
K'Sante
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
K'Sante deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit K'Sante's Weakness
K'Sante's main weakness: Weak early, R committal, complex combos. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
K'Sante Win Condition
Tank base form, R for damage on priority target
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
K'Sante
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game
Jak'Sho
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 K'Sante's AD damage
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Malphite's Worst Matchups
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