MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malphite vs Cho'Gath
What is Malphite's win rate vs Cho'Gath?
In Mid, Malphite wins 42% against Cho'Gath across 52 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 435 gold.
Does Malphite counter Cho'Gath?
The numbers call it close: 42% for Malphite over 52 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 Cho'Gath as Malphite
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:38; the level 6 spike lands around 5:48. 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.