Malphite vs Gangplank
Top Lane MatchupMalphite vs Gangplank TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Gangplank's Q poke and barrel combos outranging your abilities.
- Post-6 you can win all-ins with R engage if Gangplank doesn't have oranges available and you land the full combo.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is to Q for the slow, walk up for E, then back off immediately to avoid extended trades.
- Only commit to longer trades post-6 with R available or when Gangplank wastes W on something other than your CC.
Wave Control
- You want to push early waves to get level advantages and recall timings, then freeze near your tower once Gangplank gets Sheen.
- This forces him to overextend for CS while you can look for R engages with jungle assistance.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to match Gangplank's poke trades with just Q spam as you'll run out of mana first.
- Avoid walking into obvious barrel setups and don't waste R on Gangplank when his W is available unless you're coordinating with your jungler.
Created on 02/25/2026
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