Malphite Top counters Kayle hard (44.2% win rate) based on 922 games. This matchup is really difficult for Kayle players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kayle Top vs Malphite Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 77.3% in this matchup.
With 3.4% popularity, Kayle constantly encounters meta-dominant Malphite (5.9%, 7th place out of 62 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Kayle performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (57.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Nashor's Tooth, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 44.2% to 77.3% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Kayle's superior farming (8.12 vs 6.39/min, 1st among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.73 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Kayle outputs more damage (797 vs 742/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Malphite: leads in both matchup win rate (55.8%) and KDA (2.50 vs 1.70, 2nd vs 45th place). Kayle players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | S+ |
| 44.2% | Matchup Winrate | 55.8% |
| 51.81% | Role Winrate | 52.19% |
| #7 | Winrate Rank | #5 |
| 3.4% | Pickrate | 5.9% |
| 1.7 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 439 | Gold per Minute | 391 |
| 8.12 | CS/Min | 6.39 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 797 | Damage per Minute | 742 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Kayle deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Malphite deals primarily magic damage (71.92%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Kayle is higher farming statistics (ranked 1st among role champions) (versus 38th for Malphite), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.5 versus 1.7) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kayle player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Malphite player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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