Yasuo vs Malphite
Top Lane MatchupYasuo vs Malphite TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to constant Q poke and have limited trading windows due to Malphite's armor scaling and sustain.
- Post-6 becomes extremely dangerous as his R is a guaranteed engage that you cannot windwall, though you can outplay with proper positioning and E usage.
How to Trade
- Look for short trades when his Q is on cooldown, using E through minions to gap close, auto-Q, then E away before he can respond with W-E combo.
- Extended trades favor him due to armor scaling, so keep engagements brief unless you have a significant health advantage.
Wave Control
- Maintain minion waves in the center or slightly pushed toward him to maximize your E mobility options for both trading and escaping.
- Avoid letting him freeze near his tower where you have limited minions to work with and are vulnerable to ganks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight without minions nearby for E mobility, as you become a sitting duck for his full combo and potential R engage.
- Don't waste W on his Q poke alone - save it for blocking his R or when he commits to an all-in with W-E combo.
Created on 04/12/2026
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