Malphite vs Varus
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to his range and poke but become much stronger post-6 with R all-in potential and jungle setup.
- Focus on surviving the early laning phase and look for opportunities once you have your ultimate available.
How to Trade
- Use Q to slow him when he steps up for CS or poke, then look to close distance with W movement speed if he's overextended.
- Your best trades involve landing Q slow into full combo rather than trying to walk up without setup.
Wave Control
- Let him push into you early so you can farm safely near your tower and set up ganks with your R.
- Once you have R and some armor items, you can look to freeze and zone him from CS with threat of all-in.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste mana trying to trade early when he can simply kite you with superior range and mobility.
- Avoid using R for poke or minor trades as it's your only reliable engage tool and has a long cooldown.
Created on 12/24/2025
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