Malphite vs Irelia
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win most early trades with Q poke and armor scaling, especially levels 1-2 before she gets full combo potential.
- Post-6 you lose extended 1v1s but can win short trades and have superior teamfight setup with R.
How to Trade
- Use Q to poke and slow her engages, then activate W when she commits to reduce her damage output.
- Save E for when she's in melee range to reduce her attack speed and prevent passive stacking.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and using Q to maintain distance while building armor.
- Look to freeze or slow push when ahead, but be ready to give up CS if she has a large minion wave for Q resets.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q on minions when she's looking to engage, as the slow is crucial for escaping her all-ins.
- Avoid fighting in large minion waves where she can easily stack passive and reset Q multiple times.
Created on 12/04/2025
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