Malphite & Soraka Synergy

Malphite Top and Soraka Support win 55.9% of 2,871 Low Elo games together, +1.7 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Malphite gives Soraka a durable front line and a way to start grouped fights, while her heals help him stay in the fight after he engages. Soraka players note that tanks and front-to-back teams let her sustain longer fights, matching this duo's +3.0pp low-elo result.

Playing the duo

Malphite's tankiness and area engage give Soraka a durable ally to support; Astral Infusion(W) restores his health at the cost of hers, and Wish(R) can heal the whole team after he engages.

How to play as Malphite

Engage with Unstoppable Force(R) when Soraka can follow, then stay in her healing range so you can keep holding the frontline through the response.

How to play as Soraka

Use Astral Infusion(W) to sustain Malphite while he occupies the frontline, and cast Wish(R) when the engage has left several allies low.

Sources

These notes come from r/SorakaMains, checked against the champions' abilities.