Malphite vs Darius
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s levels 1-3 due to Darius's superior base damage and all-in potential with ghost/flash.
- At level 6, you still struggle in extended trades but gain better disengage and teamfight utility with R.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke from max range then immediately back off to avoid his Q outer ring or E pull.
- Never commit to extended trades - use W for brief trades when he wastes abilities, then retreat before he can stack passive.
Wave Control
- Focus on freezing the wave near your tower early to farm safely, using Q to last-hit from range when necessary.
- Push hard only when Darius recalls or roams, as you clear waves faster with E once you have some AP.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight Darius in extended trades or when he has 3+ passive stacks, as his damage scaling will overwhelm your armor scaling.
- Avoid using R aggressively for kills pre-teamfight phase since you need it for escapes and teamfight initiation.
Created on 11/29/2025
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