Shen vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through Q empowered autos and W blocking his Q poke, but lose at 6 when his R gives him kill pressure.
- His armor scaling and Q spam make extended trades favor him increasingly as the game progresses.
How to Trade
- Trade with Q through minions for empowered autos, use W to block his Q return damage, then E through him for the shield and disengage.
- Avoid extended trades since his armor scaling and mana sustain through corrupting potion outscales your energy-gated damage.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q to establish priority before his waveclear becomes oppressive, then look to roam with R.
- After level 6, focus on freezing near your tower since he can't dive you effectively and you outscale in teamfight utility.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on his E slow or try to all-in post-6 without jungle help since his R-E-Q combo outdamages your full rotation.
- Avoid trading when your Q sword is down as you lose all pressure without the empowered autos and healing.
Created on 11/29/2025
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