Malphite vs Udyr
Top Lane MatchupMalphite vs Udyr TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Udyr's superior sustain and damage output, especially levels 1-3 where his stance switching gives him significant combat advantages.
- Post-6, you win all-ins with R initiation as your armor scaling and burst combo can eliminate him before he can sustain through the damage.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern revolves around Q poke to whittle him down while maintaining distance, using your passive shield to absorb his retaliation.
- When he engages, use W for damage reduction and E to slow his attack speed, then disengage rather than extended fighting.
Wave Control
- Focus on safe farming and using Q to last-hit minions while poking Udyr simultaneously, maintaining wave position near your tower where you can use R for ganks.
- Avoid pushing too aggressively early as Udyr can run you down in extended lanes without your R available.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your passive shield on minion damage when Udyr is looking to trade, as you need it to absorb his initial burst.
- Avoid using R aggressively without jungle support, as missing it leaves you completely vulnerable to his sustained damage for the long cooldown.
Created on 05/16/2026
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