Malphite vs Ambessa
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 heavily due to your weak early game and mana constraints against Ambessa's strong early pressure.
- At level 6, you gain significant kill threat with your ultimate combo, especially if Ambessa has taken poke damage beforehand.
How to Trade
- You should focus on short trades using W shield to absorb damage, then Q-E combo when Ambessa commits to extended trades.
- Your goal is to survive the early levels and look for all-in opportunities once you have ultimate and some armor items.
Wave Control
- You want to give up CS early if necessary and focus on farming safely under tower while building armor.
- Once you have Bami's Cinder or similar items, you can start to match Ambessa's push and look for favorable trades.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to match Ambessa's early aggression without jungle help, as you'll lose most extended trades before your first back.
- Avoid wasting your ultimate on trades you can't finish, as it's your primary tool for both kills and escape.
Created on 11/14/2025
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