Malphite Probuilds explained
Based on our LoL Top Tier List from pro builds at patch 14.23, 
Malphite – Shard of the Monolith – is a S-Tier champion. Among professional League of Legends players, Malphite is most often selected on the 
Top position. This is your source to learn all about Malphite Probuilds and to learn how to play Malphite. This page shows you how a pro builds Malphite in detail. Solo queue and tournament matches played by the best Malphite players are listed.
On the current patch pros on Malphite have won 2 out of 6 matches, resulting in a win rate of 33.3% and a pick rate of <0.1%. In 3.2% of the matches Malphite is banned, because it can be very unpleasant to have to play against the 
Tank. When Malphite is not banned and only the Malphite Probuilds are considered, the champion averages a KDA of 0.0 in professional players Solo Queue matches.
A Malphite probuild is best suited to counter Smolder, to counter Gnar or to counter Jayce on the opposing team. With Malphite and the available probuilds, it is possible to minimize their strengths and exploit their weaknesses. On the other hand, 
Maokai, Dr. Mundo or 
Sylas lead to desperation for Malphite players. Learn from Pros how they counter pick Malphite.
In regards to runes for Malphite you can see that 
Resolve and 
Sorcery are the rune paths, which are preferred by Pros.
FAQ for Malphite Probuilds
On which position do the most Malphite Probuilds exist?
Pros play Malphite mostly on position Top.
Do you have some tips besides the Malphite Probuilds?
Besides checking out the available Malphite Probuilds here are a few Malphite tips, if you are an ally or enemy:
- Armor naturally reduces the rate that attacks go through Granite Shield, so Brutal Strikes will strengthen the shield against physical damage.
- Despite his abilities scaling on Armor, some games require Malphite to get Magic Resist. When those games occur, try getting Aegis of the Legion, Mercury's Treads, and Guardian Angel.
- If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.
- Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.