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
Lux
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

53.3%
Lux win rate vs Malphite
Lux has the edge
107
Games Analyzed
53.3%
Lux WR
46.7%
Malphite WR
+261
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lux
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Lux
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Lux
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
Lux
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
Lux deals AP damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Lux has range advantage. Malphite should look for short trades when Lux uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Malphite's Weakness
Malphite's main weakness: AP damage, sustain lanes, pre-6 weak. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Lux Win Condition
Land Q, full combo one-shot, zone with E
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Lux

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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 Lux's AP damage and CC
Lux's Worst Matchups
Malphite's Worst Matchups
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