Malphite vs Shen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 to his Q empowered trades and W auto-block, but win decisively at 6 when R-E-Q combo can 100-0 him.
- His early game pressure forces you to play defensively until your first back with armor items.
How to Trade
- Poke with Q when he goes for CS, use E when he tries to trade with empowered autos to reduce his damage output.
- After 6, look for R-E-Q all-ins when he's around 70% HP since your combo can kill through his W shield.
Wave Control
- Give up early CS to avoid his Q-W-E trades, use Q to last hit safely and build armor quickly.
- Once you have Bami's and armor, you can start pushing waves with E and look for roam opportunities with R.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't trade autos early without using E first since his Q empowered autos outdamage yours significantly.
- Avoid using R aggressively if enemy jungle is nearby since you have no escape tools and become a sitting duck after engaging.
Created on 11/29/2025
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