Zaahen vs Malphite
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s due to Malphite's Q poke and armor scaling, but can contest short trades with Q healing.
- At level 6, you gain kill pressure if you've stacked Determination and can land W into full combo, though his R provides strong disengage.
How to Trade
- Use Q for sustain after his Q poke, then look for W pulls when he steps up for CS to force extended trades where your Determination stacks shine.
- Avoid trading when low on stacks as your damage output becomes negligible without the passive AD bonus.
Wave Control
- Push early waves to build Determination stacks on minions and force Malphite to use mana for waveclear rather than poke.
- After level 6, maintain slow pushes to create dive opportunities when your passive is stacked and ready.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase extended trades when your Determination stacks are low, as you'll lose badly without the bonus AD.
- Avoid using E aggressively without W setup, as Malphite can easily disengage with his movement speed and you'll be left vulnerable to his Q poke.
Created on 11/27/2025
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