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
Rengar
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

41.9%
Rengar win rate vs Malphite
Malphite hard counters Rengar
167
Games Analyzed
41.9%
Rengar WR
58.1%
Malphite WR
-646
Avg Gold Diff @15
Rengar
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Rengar
Level 3
Rengar
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Rengar
1 item
Malphite
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
Rengar deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. 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 Rengar's Weakness
Rengar's main weakness: No bushes = weak, CC, grouped enemies, pink wards. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Rengar Win Condition
Bush leap combos, R stealth assassinate, snowball kills
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Rengar

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Rengar's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Rengar's Worst Matchups
Malphite's Worst Matchups
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