Tryndamere vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Malphite's Q poke and armor scaling, but can start winning extended fights around level 4-5 with fury stacks and W slow.
- Post-6 you win all-ins if you can stick to him, as your R negates his burst combo and your sustained damage outscales his tankiness.
How to Trade
- Look for short trades with E in, auto-W-auto, then E out when your fury is low, avoiding extended trades until you have significant fury stacks.
- Once you have 6+ fury stacks, commit to longer trades since your sustain and damage become overwhelming for his mana-gated kit.
Wave Control
- Push early waves to build fury stacks safely, then look to freeze near your tower once Malphite starts chunking you with Q poke.
- After level 6, maintain slow pushes to build up minion advantages before diving him, as his escape options are limited without flash.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase extended trades when you have low fury stacks, as Malphite's armor and Q slow will make you lose badly.
- Avoid using R too early in fights - wait until you're actually low on health, as good Malphites will disengage after forcing your ultimate.
Created on 12/26/2025
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