User blog comment:AtheistUntoDeath/Which of these Champions would win? Part 3/@comment-24946635-20140519153120/@comment-24256010-20140520141022

That would be what I was looking for. Specifically: While you can use in game abilities to judge the general things particular champions can do, do not take the effectiveness of these abilities as proof. Which is what you were talking about. It's saying use those as the basis of their abilities, don't use them as the exact way the fight would go. So we could assume that Galio can shoot lasers, cause explosions around him (ult), and heal himself up after taking damage, and shoot huge gusts of wind. Also is resilient, and able to use magic in general. Malphite, however, is hella strong, able to dash fast, and able to form an outer armor of rock. Judging from lore, though, he must concentrate to do so. So between Galio's abilities, vs. Malphite's, it seems Galio comes out on top in that sense. My opinion, though.