Malphite vs Gwen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You struggle in extended 1v1s throughout the game due to Gwen's max HP damage, sustain, and ability to avoid your key abilities with W.
- Focus on short Q-auto trades early and transition to teamfight-focused play rather than trying to match her split push power, as she will outscale you in the side lane.
How to Trade
- Use Q for poke and movement speed to create distance, then back off immediately - never commit to extended trades where her passive healing and Q stacking can take over.
- When you do have R available, look for quick R-W-Q-auto combos but be ready to disengage if she uses W, as prolonged fights heavily favor her kit.
Wave Control
- Focus on shoving waves with E and roaming to impact other lanes rather than trying to contest Gwen's push, as her sustain and 1v1 power make freezing against you difficult.
- Prioritize building toward teamfight scenarios where your R engage and AOE damage provide more value than trying to match her split push.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to match her in extended trades or all-ins, especially post-6 when her R gives her additional sticking power and your W cooldown leaves you vulnerable.
- Avoid using R aggressively in lane unless you have jungle assistance, as missing it leaves you completely defenseless against her dive potential with W making her untargetable.
Created on 12/17/2025
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