Malphite trouble

[quote=Benjaminge666]Hey guys, I've been playing LoL on and off for almost 2years now and literally have only ever played Malphite since i started the game he is the champ i got introduced to and I instantly loved playing him and have never ever played any other champion I just bought the mecha skin for malphite and it is beautiful in game! Anyway I am always trying to find new ways to increase my performance with Malphite and I am currently using this build: Randiums Omen Spirit of Visage Warmogs Armour Mercury treds - Captain Sunfire Cape Face of the mountain Yes I know this is a very tanked up health build and it does work but I got suggested to drop one of these items for Frozen Heart but I have no idea which item to change or even if it will work so can anybody help out here? If anybody has a similar build that is tanky but can throw some extra mana in there it would be great help Thanks! :)[/quote]

[quote=Janitsu][[face of the mountain]] is a support item [[iceborn gauntlet]] or [[frozen heart]] are good on imo [[abyssal scepter]] is also viable when you need to deal damage and still tank it [[mercury's treads - captain]] imo you should be using [[mercury's treads - distortion]][/quote]

[quote=bitpik]My favorite build i have for [[Malphite]] at the moment is [[Glacial shroud]] + [[Giant's belt]] into [[Trinity force]]. This is mostly because i pick him vs squishier AD toplanes and vs AD carries/AP carries that are immobile. For example if the enemy team has a [[Xerath]] in soloqueue you can easily wreck him in every teamfight with [[Trinity force]], even without magic resist. I think [[Malphite]] can be one of the strongest toplaners in soloqueue since most people don't know when to peel.[/quote]

[quote=Benjaminge666]I play a lot of bottom lane support with Malphite so that's why this build I use is very tanky but I'm going on to top lane solo so again I'm wondering if my current build will be ok?[/quote]

[quote=bitpik][quote=Benjaminge666]I play a lot of bottom lane support with Malphite so that's why this build I use is very tanky but I'm going on to top lane solo so again I'm wondering if my current build will be ok?[/quote] Build varies depending on composition and stuff. Basically all you need to keep in mind is that on toplane, stats > utility, so build tanky earlygame and don't waste gold on boots etc. For boots choices mid- and lategame the best boots are by far [[Ninja Tabi]](ad carries have so much damage at the moment), but in some cases [[Mercury's treads]] are a bit better. Your damage is increased by a pretty big amount vs squishies with [[Sorceror's shoes]] though, so they can be very worth it vs immobile champions and when 1v1ing most matchups. Otherwise its just knowing what bruiserish/tanky items are good for you. Most people say that Sunfire cape is a huge core item for [[malphite]] but i don't think so unless you need to push out/shove lanes.[/quote]

[quote=TheKut][[Malphite]] can go a few roads of builds. If you're going tank top I'd suggest you rush either [[Sunfire Cape]] or [[Randuin's Omen]] depending on what you want to do. If you want to split push go for sunfire, if you want teamfight pressance go for randuin. If you have a magic damage top laner then rush [[Spectre's Cowl]] and build it into [[Banshee's Veil]] when you feel like it's necessary. Don't build [[Spirit Visage]]. If you're up against a [[Jax]] then rush [[Ninja Tabi]] and then obliterate him. If your opponants have a very magic damage heavy team you can go for an [[Abyssal Scepter]]. It's a bit of a luxury item and is in no way core. You will however need [[Glacial Shroud]] and build it into either [[Frozen Heart]] or [[Iceborn Gauntlet]]. If you want a semi-damage build you can go for [[Trinity Force]] or [[Iceborn Gauntlet]] and build [[Abyssal Scepter]]. Then you should also build [[Guardian Angel]] to make sure you don't die before you dish out enough damage. Then we have the AP build. Go for standard burst mage with [[Deathfire Grasp]], [[Rabadon's Deathcap]], [[Zhonya's Hourglass]] and [[Void Staff]]. Also [[Athene's Unholy Grail]] for laning. If want to have a bit of fun then you can go the AD bruiser path. Build [[Ravenous Hydra]], [[Trinity Force]] and [[Blade of the Ruined King]] and then [[Randuin's Omen]] and [[Guardian Angel]]. This path doesn't work oo great but you will deal quite some AoE with your W.[/quote]

[quote=Toshabi][[rod of ages]] Also, anyone suggesting an AP burst build (or the AD build which will be announced by some dweeb later on) is purely for normal queueing. That or for low ELO games. Those builds suck ass compared to tank malphite. That or unless you REALLY know what you're doing (but judging by this thread, you're not there yet).[/quote]