Malphite vs Aurora TOP Matchup Guide

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Malphite into Auroramedium

Overview

Survive early lane by farming safely and using poke to exploit Aurora's low range.
Focus on stacking armor and using to reduce Aurora's auto-attack damage.
Your main goal is to reach level 6 and use for impactful teamfight engages or kill setups.

Trade aggressively right after Aurora uses , as she lacks an escape then.
Punish Aurora's commitment on by trading back while it's on cooldown.
Conserve mana by avoiding low-value poke; save resources for all-ins after level 6.

Be cautious when Aurora's is available due to her increased burst and mobility.
Avoid extended trades or overcommitting before your first armor item when you are more vulnerable.
Watch for cooldown; she is vulnerable to counter-trades immediately after using it.

At level 6, use to force kills or secure objectives with guaranteed knockup.
After your first armor item, take safer trades to blunt Aurora's burst damage.
Respect Aurora's level 6 burst and mobility by holding defensive cooldowns and spacing carefully.

Survive lane by using armor and to blunt Aurora's burst and poke.
Use decisively in grouped fights or gank setups to create kill opportunities.
Deny Aurora safe farming by punishing her low range and long animation with well-timed poke and trades.

Tactical tip

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