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
Sylas
vs

45.5%
Malphite win rate vs Sylas
Sylas has the edge
2,264
Games Analyzed
45.5%
Malphite WR
54.5%
Sylas WR
-363
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Malphite
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Sylas
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 Sylas deals AP. 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 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
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
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 Sylas's AP damage and CC
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
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Sylas's Worst Matchups
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