MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malphite vs Ekko
What is Malphite's win rate vs Ekko?
In Mid, Malphite wins 55% against Ekko across 161 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 286 gold.
Does Malphite counter Ekko?
The numbers call it close: 55% for Malphite over 161 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 Ekko as Malphite
When Malphite is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 73% over 62 games; 300 down, it drops to 44% over 98.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 73% | 62 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 44% | 98 |
| First blood | 69% | 74 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 79% | 48 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 65% | 71 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:45; the level 6 spike lands around 5:39. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Malphite build in Mid?
Into Ekko specifically, Malphite finishes Malignance first most often: 58.3% over 48 games of this matchup.
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.