Malphite vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most early 1v1s due to Garen's sustain and higher base damage, but can survive through Q poke and armor scaling.
- Post-6 you still lose pure 1v1s, but your R provides escape potential and setup for jungle ganks that shift the dynamic significantly.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern revolves around Q poke when he approaches minions, then backing off immediately to avoid his Q-E retaliation.
- Use W for the armor bonus during his E spin and only commit to extended trades once you have significant armor advantage.
Wave Control
- Focus on safe farming and scaling rather than contesting early waves, using Q to last-hit from range when possible.
- Once you have armor items, you can start to match his push and look for opportunities to set up ganks with your R.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to match his early aggression or all-in potential, as your damage is too low and his sustain negates poke.
- Avoid wasting mana on unnecessary Q pokes when you can't follow up, as mana management is crucial for your laning phase survival.
Created on 12/16/2025
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