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
Pantheon
vs
56.2%
Malphite win rate vs Pantheon
Malphite hard counters Pantheon
560
Games Analyzed
56.2%
Malphite WR
43.8%
Pantheon WR
+500
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Pantheon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Pantheon
Level 3
Malphite
Level 6
Pantheon
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Pantheon
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Malphite is strongest mid game while Pantheon peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Malphite deals Mixed damage while Pantheon deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Pantheon's Weakness
Pantheon's main weakness: Falls off hard late, short range, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Pantheon Win Condition
W point-click stun, empowered Q poke, R global roam
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 Pantheon's AD damage
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Pantheon
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
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