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
Cassiopeia
vs

42.9%
Malphite win rate vs Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia hard counters Malphite
170
Games Analyzed
42.9%
Malphite WR
57.1%
Cassiopeia WR
-564
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Cassiopeia
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cassiopeia
Level 2
Malphite
Level 6
Cassiopeia
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
Cassiopeia
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Malphite is strongest mid game while Cassiopeia peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Malphite deals Mixed damage while Cassiopeia deals AP. 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 Cassiopeia's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Cassiopeia has range advantage. Malphite should look for short trades when Cassiopeia 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.
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Cassiopeia Win Condition
E spam DPS, R stun if facing, no boots = more AP
Recommended Items
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 Cassiopeia's AP damage and CC
Cassiopeia
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
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