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
Ryze
vs

45.5%
Malphite win rate vs Ryze
Ryze has the edge
407
Games Analyzed
45.5%
Malphite WR
54.5%
Ryze WR
-363
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ryze
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Malphite
Level 6
Ryze
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
Ryze
2 items
Ryze
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Malphite is strongest mid game while Ryze peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Malphite deals Mixed damage while Ryze 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 Ryze's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Ryze has range advantage. Malphite should look for short trades when Ryze 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
Ryze Win Condition
EQ combo spam, R team teleport, scale into DPS mage
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 Ryze's AP damage and CC
Ryze
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
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Ryze's Worst Matchups
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