Malphite vs Riven
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose short trades levels 1-2 before getting W armor, but win most exchanges afterward through Q poke and armor scaling.
- Post-6, you dominate with R engage potential and become nearly unkillable in duels.
How to Trade
- Use Q for consistent poke while farming safely, then look for R-E-Q-W combos when she commits to trades.
- Space properly with Q slow to prevent her from getting full combo value on you.
Wave Control
- Farm safely and let her push early, using Q to last-hit and poke simultaneously when possible.
- After first back with armor items, you can contest waves more aggressively and look for R engages.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste mana on unnecessary Q pokes early when you're weak, save it for CS and meaningful trades.
- Never use R aggressively without jungle backup or a clear kill opportunity, as it's your only real threat tool in lane.
Created on 12/03/2025
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