Malphite vs Gnar
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Gnar's range advantage and ability to kite with Q slows and W procs.
- Post-6 you can win all-ins if you land R, but only if Gnar isn't in Mega form with his own CC and tankiness.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q to slow and close distance, then W-empowered auto attacks while your shield absorbs return damage.
- You must disengage quickly before Gnar can proc W or kite you with multiple autos and abilities.
Wave Control
- Focus on freezing the wave near your tower to force Gnar to overextend for CS, making him vulnerable to jungle ganks and your R engage.
- Avoid pushing early as Gnar excels at poking you under his tower with Q bounces.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste R on Mini Gnar when he's close to transforming, as he'll become Mega Gnar mid-combo and turn the fight with his increased stats and CC.
- Also avoid trading when your W shield is down, as you'll take too much damage without your main defensive tool.
Created on 01/06/2026
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