Malphite vs Neeko
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades levels 1-3 due to Neeko's superior range and Q poke damage.
- At level 6, you gain kill pressure with R engage, but only if you can land it cleanly without her E root stopping your approach.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q slow into W-empowered auto attacks, then back off immediately to avoid extended trades.
- You need to use Q's movement speed steal to close gaps and prevent her from kiting you with her superior range.
Wave Control
- Focus on pushing waves early with E to prevent Neeko from freezing and poking you freely.
- Once you have items and levels, you can look to slow push and crash waves before roaming, as your teamfight presence becomes more valuable.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to all-in with R if Neeko has E available, as her root will cancel your ultimate and leave you vulnerable.
- Avoid extended trades in minion waves where her Q can bounce and deal massive damage to both you and the wave.
Created on 11/29/2025
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