Malphite vs Warwick
Top Lane MatchupMalphite vs Warwick TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through Q poke and mana advantage, as Warwick has no reliable gap closer and struggles with your range.
- Post-6 you still have the edge since your R provides better engage/disengage than his R, and he can't sustain through your burst combo.
How to Trade
- Poke with Q when he goes for CS, then back off immediately to avoid his Q heal and extended trades.
- If he engages with Q, use W for attack speed reduction and trade with E + auto attacks before disengaging.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish lane priority and poke freely, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower.
- This forces him to overextend for CS while keeping you safe from ganks and maximizing your Q poke windows.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get baited into extended trades where his passive healing becomes significant, and avoid fighting in large minion waves where his Q can heal off multiple targets.
- Never waste your R aggressively when his is up, as you'll lose the all-in without your primary engage tool.
Created on 05/20/2026
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