Malphite vs Yone

Malphite
You
VS
Yone

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through consistent Q poke and short trades, as your armor scaling reduces his damage output significantly.
  • Post-6 you lose extended 1v1s but can still win if you land a clean R-W-E combo and he doesn't have E available to escape.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by backing off, using W when he commits with E to reduce his attack speed and damage.
  • Only engage in extended trades if he wastes his E aggressively, allowing you to land your full combo without him escaping.

Wave Control

  • Maintain wave control and look to freeze near your tower, forcing him to overextend for CS where you can punish with Q poke.
  • Avoid hard pushing unless you can recall safely, as you're vulnerable to ganks and his roam potential is superior.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste mana on unnecessary Q pokes when the wave is in a bad position, as you need mana for crucial trades and all-ins.
  • Avoid using R defensively unless absolutely necessary, as it's your primary tool for setting up kills and ganks in this matchup.
Created on 03/24/2026
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