Irelia vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Malphite's Q poke and armor scaling, but can win all-ins at level 3+ with full passive stacks if you dodge his E.
- Post-6 you win the 1v1 if you sidestep his R engage and maintain passive stacks through minions.
How to Trade
- Look for short trades with Q reset combos on low minions to build passive stacks, then engage with E when you have 4-5 stacks.
- Avoid extended trades when his W shield is up and disengage immediately after your burst combo.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to build minion advantage for Q resets, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your side.
- You need minions to stack passive and escape his all-ins, so avoid hard shoving unless you can recall safely.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't fight without passive stacks or when there are no minions nearby for Q resets.
- Never engage when his R is up unless you can guarantee a kill, as he can easily set up ganks or escape your all-in.
Created on 12/04/2025
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