Malphite build that I've found to be successful
Here's a build I use when playing Malphite that I feel Malphite players could enjoy.
ROLE
JUNGLE
RUNES Precision / Resolve PRIMARY
- Fleet Footwork
- Presence of Mind
- Alacrity
- Coup de Grace SECONDARY
- Conditioning
- Overgrowth
ABILITY BUILD PATH START Lvl 1: W Lvl 2: E Lvl 3: Q
Max W first. Max Q second. Max E last. Start E before Q for the wave clear, max Q before E for the engage.
ITEMS
EXPLANATION
This build attempts to utilize Malphite's kit by converting his raw stat buffs into strong attack exchanges. By focusing on Malphite's "W" we can stack armor without a problem, in order to harness the bonus damage from Active W, we build into the Precision path first. Fleet Footwork gives Malphite stupid sustain, starting W > E allows him to clear large camps quick.
Start Red > Raptors (smite)> Wolves > Blue > Scuttle (smite saved for contest) > Gromp (if no team fight in river).
Presence of Mind is going to be extremely helpful, engaging with Ult can almost guarentee the PoM kill proc if your ganks are well played. Conditioning plus the passive of W give Malphite his buff at level 10 so you can avoid purchasing Armor around 10 to build into Bloodrazor. Building Bloodrazor is a risk, but well worth it if you can get gank assists/kills and utilize the rapid camp clears you now possess. Get money quick and then build back into the bulk.. finish Thornmail and get a Catalyst ASAP. The additional Mana is needed, and Eternity is just great on all Mana Tanks. Sunfire Cape is ideal over Cinderhulk, simply because Malphite's kit already gives him enough buff, and it's better to wait for the better Armor and Immolate that Sunfire Cape yields. Also, if Abyssal Mask is chosen over RoA, the benefits of Immolate are heightened.
Essentially, this build relies good engages and exchanges. Ult in, and throw hands like a beast.
sidenote Playing Malphite Top can be done with Lethal Tempo and the same build, exchanging Bloodrazor for Iceborn Gauntlet.
