Malphite vs Ornn

Malphite
You
VS
Ornn

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 trades through Q poke and E attack speed reduction, as Ornn lacks reliable gap closing without his Q-E combo setup.
  • Post-6 you maintain advantage since your R engage is faster and more reliable than Ornn's telegraphed ram, though he can match your all-in damage with his full combo.
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How to Trade

  • Poke with Q when Ornn goes for CS, then back off before he can land W-E combo on you.
  • If he commits with E dash, trade back with W-E-auto while his abilities are on cooldown, using your armor scaling to win extended trades.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to establish Q poke pressure, then maintain slow pushes to deny Ornn's passive shopping advantage.
  • Avoid hard shoving into his tower where he can easily land W-E combos in the narrow space and shop for free.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't get baited into trading when Ornn has his Q pillar positioned behind you, as his E dash through it creates unavoidable knockup setups.
  • Avoid fighting in minion waves where his W fire breath hits both you and minions, giving him wave control and trade wins.
Created on 03/26/2026
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