Vayne vs Malphite Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Vayne, the Night Hunter, meets Malphite, Shard of the Monolith, in the Top lane. Over 1,493 ranked games on patch 16.13.1, Vayne closes out 39.3% of them. That is 10.7 points under even, which is why Malphite is listed among the champions Vayne struggles into.
Watch the cooldowns that swing it: Vayne’s Tumble (Q) against Malphite’s Ground Slam (E). The pressure spikes when Final Hour and Unstoppable Force come online together.
Both sides lean physical, meaning Malphite and Vayne shop from the same defensive shelf. Vayne carries 550 base health to Malphite’s 665, and 23 armour to 40. Early physical trades read in Malphite’s favour thanks to 17 more armour. Level 18 armour lands at 101 for Vayne and 124 for Malphite. Base movement favours Malphite — 330 versus 335.
Range decides much of the early game: Vayne attacks from 550 units, Malphite from 125. Every step Malphite takes forward is one Vayne can answer from range.
Difficulty ratings read 8/10 and 2/10, with Vayne on the harder end — worth weighing before trusting the percentage. Pair 39.3% with its 1,493 games and patch 16.13.1 before calling the matchup settled. Figures refresh from Emerald+ ranked play, so this Vayne page follows the live meta.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Malphite has the statistical edge. Vayne wins 39.3% of the recorded games.
39.3% from Vayne's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
1,493 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Vayne build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Vayne build page.