Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 50Updated 10/28/2026, 4:34:03 AM
Confidence: High-6% vs 50%50 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Nasus edge
Nasus has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Nasus edge
Malphite needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Nasus edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Nasus edge
If Malphite reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Malphite is 44.0% in this matchup.
- Nasus statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Malphite into Nasus — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Nasus can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Malphite page (Top): Arcane Comet Build · 48.7% WR · 224 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when malphite faces nasus in lookup-discovered matches.
Arcane Comet6G33.3%
Grasp of the Undying2G50.0%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 311Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM