Kayle vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most trades pre-6 due to Malphite's Q slow preventing escapes and his E-W combo outdamaging your early kit.
- Post-6 you can win trades if you kite properly and use R to counter his engage, but respect his all-in potential.
How to Trade
- Focus on Q-auto trades when Malphite uses abilities on minions, then immediately back off to avoid his retaliation.
- Use E active for waveclear and short trades, but save it for escaping his engage combos.
Wave Control
- Accept being pushed in early and focus on farming safely under tower using Q and E.
- After level 6, you can start matching his push and look for favorable trades when his abilities are on cooldown.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to trade when Malphite has his passive shield up, as you'll lose the damage exchange.
- Never use R preemptively - save it specifically to counter his R engage, as mistiming it means certain death.
Created on 01/20/2026
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