AP Malphite build with runes and items. AP Malphite guide offers in-depth how-to play, skill order and tips. Play AP Malphite build in League of Legends Patch 25.S1.3!
Playing AP Malphite build, your default rush is Stormsurge.
Adapt to an enemy team. Are they full of tanks, and they rush tons of Magic Resist? You rush Void Staff as #2 or #3 item to counter MR stacking. Their team has champs with lots of healing? Rush Oblivion Orb as #2 item (upgrade to Morellonomicon as 4th or 5th item).
Somebody is going after you each fight? Always getting ulted by enemy assassins? Rush Zhonya's Hourglass.
Tips and Tricks
Champion
Universal skill order: default Seismic Shard (Q), Ground Slam (E) for countering auto attackers, Thunderclap (W) for Armor stacking builds.
Granite Shield (Passive)
Wait for your Granite Shield (Passive) to be up, before engaging or going in and to prevent poke. You will be more tanky and survive longer.
Seismic Shard (Q)
Chasing someone? You can use Seismic Shard (Q) on minions for speed buff, then for example Unstoppable Force (R) the target.
While not playing strictly AP builds, you can prioritize using Seismic Shard (Q) on enemy carries in order to cripple them.
Ground Slam (E)
Save Ground Slam (E) for enemy carries that rely on auto attacking, if possible.
Unstoppable Force (R)
Sometimes it is better to hold on your R, rather than using it if you are not sure if you hit it. It puts pressure on the enemy, as they need to take into account your R.
Want to hit more Unstoppable Force (R)? Surprise enemies by facing other directions before using your R.
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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.