Neeko vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win trades levels 1-3 with Q poke and superior range advantage, maintaining control through consistent harass.
- At level 6, you must respect Malphite's R engage potential, but you can still win if you position properly and use E to interrupt his ultimate.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke when he goes for CS, then use W movement speed to kite backwards if he tries to engage.
- When he uses Q on you, immediately trade back with Q-auto-E combo before the slow fully takes effect.
Wave Control
- Maintain a freeze or slow push to keep the wave in a favorable position where you can poke safely.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall, as Malphite's E waveclear will match yours and he becomes more dangerous with items.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively for damage when Malphite has R available, as you need it to cancel his ultimate engage.
- Don't stand too close to your own minions when trading, as his E will hit both you and the wave, giving him better trades than expected.
Created on 11/29/2025
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