Malphite vs K'Sante

Malphite
You
VS
K'Sante

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Who Wins

  • You win trades pre-6 through Q poke and W armor scaling, as K'Sante lacks the sustained damage to break through your defenses early.
  • Post-6 you have kill pressure with R engage, but K'Sante's R can counter-engage and his all-in becomes more threatening with full combo access.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading is Q poke when K'Sante goes for CS, then back off to avoid extended trades where his Q stacks and W proc can outdamage you.
  • If he engages with W, use E to reduce his attack speed and trade back with Q-auto before disengaging.

Wave Control

  • Push early waves with E to establish priority and back for items, then look to freeze near your tower where K'Sante can't easily escape your R engage.
  • Avoid slow pushing into him as he can crash waves efficiently with Q and deny your recall timings.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste R on K'Sante when his R is available, as he can immediately counter-engage and turn the fight in his favor.
  • Avoid trading when your passive shield is down, as K'Sante's sustained damage with Q stacks will heavily favor him in extended exchanges.
Created on 04/12/2026
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