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Malphite Patch History

Tank / Mage

League ClassicAlso in: Malphite in Wild RiftMalphite in League of Legends

Malphite Current Status

Malphite was last adjusted in Patch 26.19 (). Across 2 patches, Malphite has received 1 adjustment since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideSunfire CapeFrozen HeartTop +1 more role

Malphite Build Guide (Top)

Malphite is the anti-carry wall: Ground Slam halves attack speed, Granite Shield eats poke, and Unstoppable Force is the best teamfight opener in the game. Farm quietly, then press R and win the fight before it starts.

Summoner Spells

FlashTeleport

Runes

  • Mark of Magic Penetration9x Mark of Magic Penetration (+1 Magic Penetration)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist9x Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist (+0.2 Magic Resist per level (+3.6 at champion level 18))
  • Quintessence of Health3x Quintessence of Health (+26 Health)

Magic penetration keeps Ground Slam and the ult real while you stack pure defense; armor seals bully attack-damage lanes badly.

Masteries 0/21/9

Defense (21)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 3/33/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 2/22/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 1/11/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 3/33/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 2/32/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 1/11/1
Utility (9)
Summoner's Insight 1/11/1
Wanderer 0/30/3
Meditation 3/33/3
Improved Recall 0/10/1
Scout 0/10/1
Mastermind 2/32/3
Expanded Mind 3/33/3
Artificer 0/20/2
Greed 0/40/4
Runic Affinity 0/10/1
Vampirism 0/30/3
Biscuiteer 0/10/1
Wealth 0/20/2
Awareness 0/40/4
Strength of Spirit 0/30/3
Explorer 0/10/1
Pickpocket 0/10/1
Intelligence 0/30/3
Nimble 0/10/1

0/21/9 tank page: the defensive tree stacks with Brutal Strikes' armor scaling; utility solves his awkward mana.

Skill Order R > E > Q > W

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Seismic ShardQQQQQ
Brutal StrikesWWWWW
Ground SlamEEEEE
Unstoppable ForceRRR

Max Ground Slam against the attack-damage lanes he is picked for; Seismic Shard second for poke and the stolen move speed. Brutal Strikes last.

Item Build

Starting

Doran's ShieldDoran's ShieldHealth PotionHealth Potion

Doran's Shield plus Granite Shield blanks trades entirely.

Early goals

Glacial ShroudGlacial ShroudBoots of SpeedBoots of SpeedGiant's BeltGiant's Belt

Glacial Shroud fixes mana and armor at once; a Giant's Belt starts the health story.

Core build

Sunfire CapeSunfire CapeFrozen HeartFrozen Heart

Sunfire and Frozen Heart: aura damage plus an attack speed debuff that stacks with Ground Slam - carries simply stop working near you.

Boots

Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsNinja TabiNinja Tabi

Mercury's Treads standard; Ninja Tabi into full physical teams.

Situational

Randuin's OmenRanduin's OmenBanshee's VeilBanshee's VeilWarmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorThornmailThornmail

Randuin's for more anti-carry, Banshee's to land the ult uninterrupted, Warmog's for raw health, Thornmail when they cannot stop autoattacking you.

Item path informed in part by the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Granite ShieldLC
Passive - Granite Shield

Each time Malphite doesn't take damage for 10 seconds, he summons a shield of rock that absorbs 10% Max Health damage.

Seismic ShardLC
Q - Seismic Shard
Cost: 70/75/80/85/90 Mana
CD: 8

Deals 70/120/170/220/270 (+60% AP) magic damage and steals 14/17/20/23/26% Movement Speed from the target for 4 seconds.

Brutal StrikesLC
W - Brutal Strikes
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
CD: 14

Passive: Malphite's basic attacks hit units near his target for 30/38/46/54/62% of his Attack Damage. Active: Malphite's Armor and Attack Damage increase by 20/25/30/35/40% for 6 seconds.

Ground SlamLC
E - Ground Slam
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
CD: 7

Malphite slams the ground dealing 60/100/140/180/220 (+30% Armor) (+20% AP) magic damage to surrounding enemies, reducing their Attack Speed by 30/35/40/45/50% for 3 seconds. This ability gains damage equal to 30% of Malphite's Armor.

Unstoppable ForceLC
R - Unstoppable Force
Cost: 100 Mana
CD: 130/115/100

Malphite charges toward the target area, dealing 200/300/400 (+100% AP) magic damage and Knocking enemies into the air for 1.5 seconds.

Base Stats

HP: 513
HP/lvl: 90
HP Regen: 1.6
AD: 59.675
AD/lvl: 3.375
Armor: 25.75
Armor/lvl: 3.75
MR: 31.25
Attack Range: 125
Attack Speed: 0.638
Move Speed: 335
Mana: 255

Malphite Changes

Patch 26.19

change

We've got a few historical-accuracy changes and bugfixes for Malphite this patch. Crit AD Malphite now has sweet AoE damage and he no longer halves Dragon's attack speed. Infinity Edge is calling to you.

W - Brutal Strikes

  • Splash Damage: Now crits if the main attack does.
  • Activation: No longer interrupts Malphite's attack mid-swing.
  • Bugfix: Fixed a bug where it could slow Epic Monster attack speed.
  • Bugfix: Fixed a bug where Malphite could get locked out of casting Flash for too long.

Patch 26.15

new

Malphite added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Malphite joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Malphite League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Malphite last changed in League Classic?
Malphite was last adjusted in League Classic Patch 26.19, released September 22, 2026. That patch changed W - Brutal Strikes (Splash Damage: Now crits if the main attack does).
How many times has Malphite been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Malphite has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 adjustment.
Was Malphite changed in League Classic Patch 26.20?
No - Malphite was not changed in Patch 26.20. Its most recent change was in Patch 26.19.
What is the best Malphite build in League Classic?
Malphite's League Classic build guide is for Top, with core items Sunfire Cape and Frozen Heart. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Malphite released in League Classic?
Malphite was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.