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
Ryze
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

48.9%
Ryze win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
188
Games Analyzed
48.9%
Ryze WR
51.1%
Malphite WR
-84
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ryze
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ryze
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
Ryze
2 items
Ryze
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ryze is strongest late game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ryze deals AP damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Malphite wants to combo and disengage. Ryze wins extended trades. Don't let Malphite get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
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 Ryze's Weakness
Ryze's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs stacking time. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ryze Win Condition
EQ combo spam, R team teleport, scale into DPS mage
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Ryze
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
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
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