Gangplank vs Malphite
Top Lane MatchupGangplank vs Malphite TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win trades both pre-6 and post-6 through superior range and sustained damage output.
- Pre-6 focus on Q poke and barrel combos, post-6 you can still win if you kite properly and use W to cleanse his R knockup.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by barrel combos when Malphite tries to CS or engage.
- Space properly to avoid his Q slow and never let him get free E damage without responding with your own damage.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze to deny Malphite farm while staying safe from ganks.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you have vision as Malphite's R makes him extremely gankable for his jungler.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on Malphite's Q slow as you need it for his R engage or jungle ganks.
- Avoid placing barrels in predictable spots where Malphite can easily auto them, and don't overextend for CS when his R is available.
Created on 02/25/2026
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