Gwen vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win most 1v1s pre-6 due to your sustain from passive healing and ability to dodge Malphite's Q poke with W, though his armor scaling makes trades less efficient over time.
- Post-6 you dominate extended fights as your R gives chase potential while your max HP damage shreds through his high health pool, and W makes you untargetable from his R engage.
How to Trade
- Look for extended trades when your E is up - dash in, auto-Q-auto to stack your Q damage, then use W to avoid his Q slow and continue the fight in your mist zone.
- Keep trades going as long as possible since your passive healing and DPS scaling heavily favor longer engagements over short poke exchanges.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to build minion advantage before his waveclear becomes oppressive, then look to freeze near your tower once he gets items and can clear waves easily.
- Use your superior 1v1 power to maintain lane control and prevent him from freely scaling, as letting him farm safely plays into his teamfight win condition.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W defensively against his Q poke alone - save it for when he commits with R or when you're extending trades to maximize the untargetable duration.
- Avoid letting him poke you down to low HP before major fights, as this negates your ability to dive him and forces you into his preferred short-trade pattern.
Created on 12/17/2025
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