Malphite vs Pantheon
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 heavily due to Pantheon's superior poke and burst damage while you lack sustain and meaningful retaliation.
- At level 6, you still struggle in 1v1s but gain teamfight utility, though Pantheon's ultimate gives him better solo kill potential and map pressure.
How to Trade
- You should focus on last-hitting with Q and using your passive shield to absorb poke, only trading back with Q when Pantheon wastes abilities on minions.
- Look for short E-auto trades when he's in melee range, then immediately back off to avoid extended combat.
Wave Control
- You want to give up CS early and focus on safe farming under tower, using Q to last-hit from range when possible.
- Once you have some armor items, you can start to contest the wave more aggressively and look for opportunities to freeze.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You cannot afford to trade auto attacks or chase extended fights early, as Pantheon's damage output vastly exceeds yours before you get armor items.
- Never waste mana on Q poke when you're not last-hitting, as mana management is crucial for your laning sustain.
Created on 11/16/2025
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