Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and poke potential, as Malphite lacks gap-closers and sustain to pressure you effectively.
- Post-6 becomes more dangerous as his R-W-E combo can 100-0 you if you're caught without proper positioning or Flash.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q poke when he goes for CS, followed by W placement to zone him from minions or punish his predictable movement.
- Always maintain maximum range and use E defensively to create distance when he tries to engage with Q slow.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q to build stacks and maintain range advantage, but transition to freezing near your tower once he hits 6.
- This forces him to overextend for CS while keeping you safe from his all-in potential.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively for damage when his R is available, as you'll have no escape tool for his engage.
- Getting caught in melee range without your cage means certain death once he completes his combo.
Created on 01/10/2026
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