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
Vi
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs
43.0%
Vi win rate vs Malphite
Malphite hard counters Vi
128
Games Analyzed
43.0%
Vi WR
57.0%
Malphite WR
-562
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vi
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Vi
Level 3
Vi
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Vi
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vi is strongest early game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vi 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 Vi's Weakness
Vi's main weakness: Kiting, R is committal, squishy if behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vi Win Condition
R point-and-click lockdown, gank with Q, burst squishies
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Vi
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
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 Vi's AD damage
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
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