Riven vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most trades pre-6 due to Malphite's Q poke and armor scaling, but can win short trades at level 1-2 before he gets W armor.
- Post-6, you still struggle as his R disrupts your combo and he becomes too tanky to burst.
How to Trade
- Use fast Q combo (Q-AA-Q-AA-Q-AA-W) for quick trades then disengage with E, avoiding extended fights where his armor advantage grows.
- Never commit to all-ins unless he's very low, as his tankiness and R make him nearly impossible to kill.
Wave Control
- Push early levels aggressively to deny him CS and recall timing, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower.
- Avoid hard shoving post-6 as it gives him easy R engage opportunities on you.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your E defensively against his Q poke early, as you need it for trading windows and escaping ganks.
- Never try to all-in him when his R is up unless you have a significant health advantage, as he can turn any fight with his ultimate.
Created on 12/03/2025
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