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Malphite Top Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Malphite against any opponent at any level.
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Malphite build and runes (Top, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Jak'Sho, The Protean
- Plated Steelcaps
- Sterak's Gage
- Warmog's Armor
- Heartsteel
- Dead Man's Plate
Start: Doran's Shield, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Resolve · keystone Grasp of the Undying
Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth
Secondary: Hextech Flashtraption, Triple Tonic
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > E > W
Malphite is classified Tank (durability-first); itemization computed from Jak'Sho, The Protean + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Malphite base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 665 | 62.0 | 40.0 | 28.0 | 0.736 |
| Level 6 | 1,076 | 77.8 | 59.6 | 36.1 | 0.835 |
| Level 11 | 1,578 | 97.1 | 83.4 | 46.0 | 0.956 |
| Level 18 | 2,433 | 130.0 | 124.2 | 62.8 | 1.161 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Malphite ability damage per rank
Q — Seismic Shard magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 70 | 120 | 170 | 220 | 270 |
| Cooldown (s) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Scaling: 60/60/60/60/60% AP.
Malphite Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 70.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 120.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 170.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 270.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 270.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 270.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 270.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 270.0 | 8.0s |
W — Thunderclap physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| Cooldown (s) | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 |
Scaling: 20/20/20/20/20% AP.
Malphite W damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 30.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 40.0 | 9.5s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 50.0 | 9.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 70.0 | 8.0s |
E — Ground Slam magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 70 | 110 | 150 | 190 | 230 |
| Cooldown (s) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Scaling: 60/60/60/60/60% AP.
Malphite E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 70.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 110.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 150.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 230.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 230.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 230.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 230.0 | 7.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 230.0 | 7.0s |
R — Unstoppable Force magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 200 | 300 | 400 |
| Cooldown (s) | 130.0 | 105.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: 90/90/90% AP.
Malphite R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 200.0 | 130.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 200.0 | 130.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 300.0 | 105.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 300.0 | 105.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 400.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 400.0 | 80.0s |
Malphite ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Malphite plays with Summoner's Rift numbers — no ARAM-specific balance.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | — |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Malphite build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Malphite Top is Jak'Sho, The Protean, Plated Steelcaps, Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor, Heartsteel, Dead Man's Plate, with Grasp of the Undying as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Malphite have ARAM modifiers?
No. Malphite plays with Summoner's Rift numbers on ARAM; Riot has not given Malphite ARAM-specific balance on patch 26.20.
How much damage does Malphite's Seismic Shard do?
Malphite's Q (Seismic Shard) has a base damage of 70/120/170/220/270 across its ranks and scales with 60/60/60/60/60% AP. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Malphite have at level 18?
Malphite has 2,433 base health, 124.2 armor and 62.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.