Malphite vs Aatrox
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early levels due to his superior range, sustain, and damage output in short trades.
- At level 6, you gain significant kill pressure with R-E-Q combo, especially if he's used E aggressively and lacks escape options.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q poke when he goes for CS, then retreat to avoid his Q combo retaliation.
- When you have R available, look for R-E-Q all-in when he's overextended or has used his E dash recently.
Wave Control
- You should focus on safe farming and using Q to last-hit minions from range while avoiding his Q poke zones.
- Let him push into you early, then use your waveclear advantage post-6 to create roaming opportunities or force favorable recalls.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste mana on inefficient Q pokes when he can heal back with passive and sustain.
- Avoid fighting extended trades without your W active, as his sustain and damage will overwhelm you without the armor bonus.
Created on 11/18/2025
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