MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malphite vs Azir
What is Malphite's win rate vs Azir?
In Mid, Malphite wins 48% against Azir across 87 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Malphite behind by 15 gold.
Does Malphite counter Azir?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Malphite over 87 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Azir as Malphite
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 44% | 48 |
| First blood | 56% | 54 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 52% | 44 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 9:33; the level 6 spike lands around 5:33. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Malphite build in Mid?
The most-finished Malphite core is Malignance, Stormsurge, Shadowflame: 53.4% across 654 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Malignance (3,381 games).
Skill plan: Malphite players max Q first and take Q at level 1.