Illaoi vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades if you land E and force extended fights, as Malphite lacks sustain and damage to match your healing.
- Post-6 becomes more complex as his R can interrupt your R channel, but you still win if you dodge his engage or fight when his R is down.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is E into W-Q combo when he steps up for CS, then back off before his Q slow wears off.
- Never commit to extended trades without landing E first, as his armor scaling and Q poke will slowly wear you down.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish tentacle zones around his tower, forcing him to choose between CSing and dodging your abilities.
- Avoid slow pushing mid-game as his waveclear with E becomes too strong and he can set up ganks easily.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use R reactively after he Rs onto you, as the knockup will cancel your channel and leave you vulnerable.
- Always respect his level 6 all-in potential even when ahead, as his base damages with R-E-Q can surprise you.
Created on 01/05/2026
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