Malphite vs Dr. Mundo

Malphite
You
VS
Dr. Mundo

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through Q poke and mana efficiency, as Mundo lacks gap closers and your Q slow prevents him from engaging favorably.
  • Post-6 you lose extended fights due to his R sustain, but can still win short burst trades with R-E-Q combo.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q to poke when he goes for CS, then back off immediately to avoid his Q retaliation and minion aggro.
  • Never commit to extended trades unless you have a significant health advantage, as his passive and sustain will outlast you.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to establish priority, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny his farming while staying safe from ganks.
  • Avoid hard shoving after level 6 unless you can recall, as he becomes much stronger in extended fights.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste mana on Q poke when you're low on mana or when the wave is pushing toward him, as you'll be vulnerable to his all-in.
  • Never try to match his sustain in extended trades, especially post-6 when his R makes him nearly unkillable.
Created on 03/26/2026
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