Akali vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali vs Malphite

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Akali is the lane aggressor who must pressure Malphite early to deny his scaling and armor stacking.
Use high early agency and (W) to create safe windows for trades and all-ins before Malphite reaches his teamfight power spike.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Akali must leverage burst and mobility to punish Malphite's low early lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke and passive autos, then commit with (W) or (E) to capitalize on Malphite's limited early engage.
Avoid trading when (W) is down or when Malphite can step out of your shroud, as you become vulnerable to his poke and slows.
Punish Malphite's cooldowns by forcing trades when his passive shield is down and before he stacks armor.

Danger windows

Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage; avoid extended trades or overcommitment when his ultimate is available.
Be cautious when (W) is down, as Malphite's poke and slows can punish your vulnerability.
Watch for (Q) slow and (E) attack speed reduction in trades; avoid fighting without your mobility and shroud safety.

Early game

Push and poke with (Q) to pressure Malphite before level 3, but avoid overextending without (W) for safety.
At level 3, use the (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to trade aggressively when Malphite is exposed and cooldowns allow.
Conserve energy and avoid extended trades without (W) as Malphite's poke and passive shield can punish you if you overcommit.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo; use it to pressure Malphite and force him into defensive play.
Level 6 grants (R) for burst all-ins or escapes; track (R) to pick safe windows for aggressive plays.
After completing your first AP assassin item, increase pressure on trades and wave control to deny Malphite scaling.

Win conditions

Use (W) to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins to snowball lane dominance.
Deny Malphite farm and scaling by pressuring waves and forcing him to play defensively before his armor spikes.
Leverage your mobility and burst to flank or pick targets in side lanes and teamfights, avoiding Malphite's engage when possible.