MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Malphite vs Naafiri
In Mid, Malphite wins 56% against Naafiri across 192 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 546 gold.
Does Malphite counter Naafiri?
The numbers call it close: 56% for Malphite over 192 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Naafiri as Malphite
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 61% over 59 games; 300 behind drops it to 53% over 133.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:34; the level 6 spike lands around 5:25. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.