Malphite,Shard of the Monolith

Stats: health: Health644+104, resource: Mana280+60, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)7+0.55, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)7.3+0.55, armor: Armor37+4.95, attack damage: Attack damage62+4, attack speed: Base AS0.736, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius80, selection radius: Selection radius125, release: 2009-09-02, changed: V13.8, role: Vanguard, position: TopJungleMiddleSupport, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Magic, cost: 450|260

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MalphiteMainCurrentTitlesReal nameMalphite(Ancient Ixtali: 'Bad Stone')Nickname(s)PapaGiant moving rockAlias(es)Shard of the MonolithA Shard of a Greater WholeA Servant of Order Seeking PurposeCharacteristicsSpeciesElemental GolemPronoun(s)It/Its(Masculine)[1]TimelineBorn:2500 BN - 2000 BNWeapon(s)Earth MagicPersonal statusStatusAlive(Constructed)Place of originMonolith,Ixtal(Ancient Times)Current residenceShuriman Jungle(Deep Underground)FamilyNe'Zuk†(Creator)1Chip(Spawn/Son)[2]Professional statusOccupation(s)Order EnforcerRegion(s)IxtalShurimaRelated character(s)EzrealKassadinQiyanaTaliyah

Malphite

• Main
• Current
Titles

Real name

Nickname(s)

• Papa
• Giant moving rock
Alias(es)

• Shard of the Monolith
• A Shard of a Greater Whole
• A Servant of Order Seeking Purpose
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:2500 BN - 2000 BN
Weapon(s)

Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Ne'Zuk†(Creator)
• 1Chip(Spawn/Son)[2]
Professional status

Occupation(s)

Region(s)

• Ixtal
• Shurima
Related character(s)

A massive creature of living stone,Malphitewas born from the heart of the greatIxtalconstruct known as the Monolith. He has studied the elemental balance ofRuneterrafor thousands of years, using his tremendous strength to maintain order in a frequently chaotic world. Now, roused all too often from his slumbers, Malphite endures the fluid temperaments of mortals, while struggling to find a cause worthy of the last of his kind.



Contents

• 1Background
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

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Appearance[]

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Personality[]

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Abilities[]

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Relations[]

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Read More

Biography



Biography

Shard of the Monolith

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Malphite

Starring Champion



Short Story

Roots of a Poisoned Tree

ByGraham McNeill

Dust hung in veils as Shoorai followed the mechanical-limbed form of Tunnel-Chief Hewlett deeper into the mine shaft.

Starring:Malphite

Mentioned:Azir,Taliyah

Mentioned Champion



Video

Guardians of the Ancient (Video)

Runeterra is in turmoil! Noxian warships set sail for Ionia’s shores. But all is not lost. Heroes will rise. Fates will change.

Starring:Zilean

Mentioned:Farron,Irelia,Malphite



Short Story

Milio's Super-Special Adventure Reports

ByElyse Lemoine

Greetings, family! It is I, Milio, with my first official Adventure Report!

Starring:Milio

Mentioned:Malphite,Neeko,Nidalee,Zyra

Alternate Universes



Video

Dominion (Video)



Starring:Cassiopeia,Irelia,Jarvan IV,Lux,Malphite,Miss Fortune,Mordekaiser,Ryze,Swain,Teemo



Video

Welcome Aboard

Consider this your invite to join the greatest crew in the galaxy.

Starring:Jinx,Kayn,Malphite,Rhaast,Sona,Yasuo

Mentioned:Garen,Katarina,Lux,Ziggs



Music Video

You Really Got Me

By Numerous creators

Ready for the Rift?

Starring:Ahri,Blitzcrank,Braum,Camille,Jinx,Lux,Malphite,Teemo,Yasuo,Zed



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 2

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Dr. Mundo,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jhin,Jinx,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malphite,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sona,Soraka,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Thresh,Tibbers,Tristana,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Yasuo,Yorick,Zac,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Short Story

Ambition's Embrace

ByMichael Yichao

Bound by darkness.

Starring:Ashe,Kassadin,Lulu,Lux,Master Yi,Rakan,Thresh,Xayah,Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Jhin,Malphite,Mordekaiser,Xerath



Comic

Olaf vs Everything: Series 1

ByTom Barton



Starring:Olaf

Mentioned:Aatrox,Bristle,Draven,Garen,Illaoi,Malphite,Nagakabouros,Quinn,Ryze,Sejuani,Trundle,Tryndamere,Valor,Warwick



Comic

Punches and Plants: Series 2

ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Amumu,Annie,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Diana,Draven,Ekko,Ezreal,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jayce,Kha'Zix,Kog'Maw,Leona,Lucian,Lux,Malphite,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nasus,Nautilus,Nidalee,Olaf,Orianna,Poppy,Quinn,Rakan,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Shaco,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Valor,Vel'Koz,Viktor,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Xin Zhao,Yasuo,Ziggs



Video

Road to the Cup

As the 2013 League of Legends World Championship final draws near, we showcase the biggest heroes in esports from around the world. Many teams fell by the wayside in epic battles, and now only two remain: Korea's SK Telecom T1 and China's Royal Club. Who will rise?

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Blitzcrank,Brand,Caitlyn,Corki,Elise,Ezreal,Gragas,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Lux,Malphite,Mordekaiser,Orianna,Renekton,Ryze,Shen,Thresh,Twisted Fate,Vayne,Zac,Zed

Trivia[]

• Malphitemeansbad stoneinIxtali.
• Malphite was created by theGod-WarriorNe’Zuk, who was the original owner ofEzreal'sgauntlet.
• Being created to fight theVoidwar after the fall ofIcathia, Malphite is between 3000 to 3500 years old.
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Granite Shield, Description: Innate - Shard of the Monolith: Malphite gains increased percentage size equal to 8% of his total armor , capped at 35% increased size at 437. 5 armor . Innate: Malphite grants himself a shield for 9% of his maximum health . The shield lasts until it is broken, and refreshes after a few seconds of not taking damage., STATIC COOLDOWN: STATICCOOLDOWN:8 / 7 / 6 (based on level), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "Malphite'sincreased size is affected by his base armor and growth, but also reduced byBlack Cleaver. His increased size does not considerThunderclap'sbonusarmor.The bonuswillbecome a size reduction ifMalphiteis dropped tonegativearmor values.", 'The bonuswillbecome a size reduction ifMalphiteis dropped tonegativearmor values.', 'Granite Shielddoes not refresh its cooldown from damage that is mitigated byshields.']}

Q ability — Name: Seismic Shard, Description: Active: Malphite sends a shard to the target enemy that deals magic damage and slows them for 3 seconds. Magic Damage: 70 / 120 / 170 / 220 / 270 (+ 60% AP) Slow: 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% Malphite also gains bonus movement speed equal to the raw amount the target lost from the slow for the duration., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The rock spawns 100 units in front ofMalphite.', 'Malphitewill gain the bonus movement speed for the full duration as long asSeismic Shardimpacts the target.Both a buff shown in the hotbar and duration bar above the ability icon will indicate the remaining duration.', 'Both a buff shown in the hotbar and duration bar above the ability icon will indicate the remaining duration.', "Seismic Shard'smovement speed gain is entirely based off the target's current, and loss of, movement speed.Targets that are alreadyslowedby another effect will grantMalphitediminished movement speed.Slow-resistantandslow-immunetargets will reduce or nullifyMalphite'sgain.", 'Targets that are alreadyslowedby another effect will grantMalphitediminished movement speed.', "Slow-resistantandslow-immunetargets will reduce or nullifyMalphite'sgain.", 'If the target becomesuntargetable,dies, or is too far away or no longer insightduring the cast time, this ability will cancel but does not go oncooldownnor pay its cost (if applicable).']}

W ability — Name: Thunderclap, Description: Passive: Malphite gains bonus armor , tripled while Granite Shield is active. Bonus Armor: 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30% armor Increased Bonus Armor: 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90% armor Active: Malphite empowers his next basic attack within 6 seconds to have an uncancelable windup , gain 50 bonus range , and deal bonus physical damage on-hit . Bonus Physical Damage: 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 (+ 20% AP) (+ 15% armor) Additionally, Malphite's basic attacks on-hit for the next 5 seconds are empowered to trigger a cone in the direction of the target that deals physical damage to enemies hit. Physical Damage: 15 / 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 (+ 30% AP) (+ 15% armor) Thunderclap resets Malphite's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'parries': 'Missing', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "The passivewillamplifynegativearmor, too, ifMalphite'sarmor is dropped that low.", "The empowered attack:Benefits fromThunderclap'scone effect.PreventsMalphitefrom castingSeismic ShardandGround Slamduring its windup.Cannothave itswindupcanceled by new movement or attack commands, or castingUnstoppable Force.Canhave its windup canceled by castingHextech Rocketbelt.", "Benefits fromThunderclap'scone effect.", 'PreventsMalphitefrom castingSeismic ShardandGround Slamduring its windup.', 'Cannothave itswindupcanceled by new movement or attack commands, or castingUnstoppable Force.', 'Canhave its windup canceled by castingHextech Rocketbelt.', "The cone starts fromMalphite'slocation.Unlike similar spells, it does not deal its damage separately to the primary target of the attack(s); if the target is outside thearea of effectwhen struck, it will not take the bonus damage.", 'Unlike similar spells, it does not deal its damage separately to the primary target of the attack(s); if the target is outside thearea of effectwhen struck, it will not take the bonus damage.', 'PENDING FOR TEST:: Interaction with parrying effects (dodge,block,blind).', "Taking into accountMalphite'sbaseattack speedand attack speed growth, he'll be able to use up to 4-6 (levels 1-18) empowered attacks (including the initial one).With2.5attack speed, he'll be able to use up to 12.", "With2.5attack speed, he'll be able to use up to 12."]}

E ability — Name: Ground Slam, Description: Active: Malphite slams the ground beneath him, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies and crippling them for 3 seconds. Magic Damage: 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 / 230 (+ 60% AP) (+ 40% armor) Cripple: 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50%, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Thecripplestacks multiplicativelywith other sources ofattack speed reductions.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Thecripplecan be applied more than once; it can bestackedby multipleGround Slams.']}

R ability — Name: Unstoppable Force, Description: Active: Malphite dashes with displacement immunity to the target location. Upon arrival, he deals magic damage to nearby enemies and knocks them up for 1. 5 seconds. Magic Damage: 200 / 300 / 400 (+ 90% AP) Unstoppable Force will cast at max range if cast beyond that., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The dash speed can be up-to doubled ifUnstoppable Forceis targeted at the middle of a wall so that his destination ends up on the other side.It will be decreased if his destination ends up closer to him than his target location.', 'It will be decreased if his destination ends up closer to him than his target location.', 'IfMalphitedies during hisdash, the ability cancels.If the dash is interrupted withoutMalphitedying, for instance when he entersresurrectionduringUnstoppable Force, he halts and the ability instead affects enemies at the stopped location.', 'If the dash is interrupted withoutMalphitedying, for instance when he entersresurrectionduringUnstoppable Force, he halts and the ability instead affects enemies at the stopped location.']}

Trivia:
While theGround Slam'sicon shows Malphite punching the ground, the actual animation has him slam the ground with his open palm instead.Ground Slamleaves an imprint shaped like theRiot Games Inc.logo upon impact.
Malphite is one of a few champions to have multiple textures in one skin. When he usesGranite ShieldorThunderclap.Four other champions with this feature areLeBlanc(viaMirror Image),Shaco(viaHallucinate),Nasus(viaFury of the Sands) andWukong(viaWarrior Trickster).
Malphite's dance referencesCapoeira('Ginga Steps'in particular).A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
Malphite is voiced byDavid SobolovinLegends of Runeterra, who also voicesVolibear.[2]