Malphite vs Yone

Malphite
You
VS
Yone

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through Q poke and mana sustain, as Yone lacks reliable gap closing and sustain early.
  • Post-6 becomes more complex as Yone's R gives him kill pressure, but your R provides strong counter-engage and teamfight utility.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q to poke when Yone goes for CS, then back off before he can stack Q or engage with E.
  • Your W shield absorbs his poke damage, making short trades favorable when timed correctly.

Wave Control

  • Push early waves with E to establish priority, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower.
  • This forces Yone to overextend for CS while keeping you safe from his E all-ins.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste mana spamming Q when Yone has E available, as he can easily engage and outtrade you in extended fights.
  • Avoid fighting in large minion waves where his Q can hit both you and minions for faster stacking.
Created on 02/17/2026
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