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Malphite vs Darius

Malphite vs Darius in Jungle: who wins more often?

Across 62 ranked games in Jungle, Malphite beats Darius in 53% of them. Observed from real matches — the sample size sits next to the rate, here and on every number below.

By 15 minutes the median game has Malphite behind by 328 gold.

Does Malphite counter Darius?

No counter call here: Malphite lands at 53% over 62 games, inside the noise band for a sample this size. Neither pick wins the lane on its own — the swing lives in the spots below, so take the side you play better and use the receipts.

Your Malphite game plan against Darius

In the median game here, the first death comes near 7:04 and level 6 lands around 6:55. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.

Malphite in Jungle: the items that actually get built

The most-finished Malphite core is Sunfire Aegis, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern: 50.7% across 822 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.

Most games start Gustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Sunfire Aegis (5,230 games).

Skill plan: Malphite players max W first and take W at level 1.