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
Malphite
VS
Champion 2
Aatrox
vs

55.1%
Malphite win rate vs Aatrox
Malphite hard counters Aatrox
1,449
Games Analyzed
55.1%
Malphite WR
44.9%
Aatrox WR
+405
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Aatrox
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Aatrox
Level 3
Malphite
Level 6
Aatrox
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Aatrox
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.
Mixed Resistances
Malphite deals Mixed damage while Aatrox deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Malphite needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Aatrox's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Aatrox's Weakness
Aatrox's main weakness: Grievous wounds, kiting, hard CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Aatrox Win Condition
Win lane through sustain and snowball teamfights with ult
Recommended Items
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aatrox's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aatrox's sustain/autos

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Aatrox

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
Malphite's Worst Matchups
Aatrox's Worst Matchups
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