Jax vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1–3, since Malphite’s Q poke and natural armor scaling make your early trades inefficient.
- At level 6, you usually win extended 1v1s, but you still need to avoid his ultimate engage — Malphite has much stronger teamfight impact, while you rely on longer fights to outscale him.
How to Trade
- You should take short trades using Q-W-auto then immediately disengage before he can retaliate with full combo.
- Avoid extended trades early game as his armor and Q slow will out-damage your early game potential.
Wave Control
- You want to freeze the wave near your tower to force him to overextend for CS and jungle ganks.
- Push only when you have kill pressure or need to recall, as Malphite struggles to break freezes early.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You must avoid all-inning him when his passive shield is up or when he has ultimate available.
- Never chase him through minion waves as his Q slow and armor will turn the fight in his favor.
Improved by Gaëtan
on 11/21/2025