Gnar vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
You
VS
Tap any portrait to switch perspective
Who Wins
- You dominate pre-6 with superior range, mobility, and sustained damage through Q poke and W procs.
- Post-6 you lose if Malphite lands R while you're in Mini form, but you can win if you're in Mega form or if you dodge his ultimate.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by 3 autos to proc W, then E away before Malphite can retaliate meaningfully.
- In Mega form, you can W-Q-E combo for heavy burst damage and CC.
Wave Control
- Maintain a slow push to build up minions, then crash and poke Malphite under tower with Q bounces off minions.
- Keep the wave in the middle of the lane to have room to kite and escape from his R engages.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't let Malphite freeze the wave near his tower, as this puts you in a vulnerable position for ganks and his R engage.
- Avoid fighting in Mini form when your E is down, as you lack the mobility to escape his all-in potential.
Created on 01/06/2026
🛠️ Something wrong?