Sylas vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to mana constraints and Malphite's superior poke with Q, but you can start winning post-6 if you manage waves properly.
- His stolen R is less impactful than yours since you have better follow-up damage and healing.
How to Trade
- Look for E-W combos when Malphite uses Q, as this gives you a window where his main disengage tool is on cooldown.
- Focus on short trades early to preserve mana, then commit to longer all-ins post-6 when your sustain and damage become more relevant.
Wave Control
- Let Malphite push early and farm safely under tower to avoid his Q poke spam.
- Once you have items and levels, you can start slow pushing to build up minion advantages for all-ins or roam timings.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't take extended trades pre-6 without hitting your E, as Malphite will out-sustain you with his passive shield regeneration.
- Avoid using W for waveclear early game, as you need the mana and healing for actual trades against his poke.
Created on 12/19/2025
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