Malphite vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Trundle

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Malphite aims to survive early pressure and scale into a tanky teamfight engage threat against Trundle's splitpush and stat-steal damage.
Maintain a stable lane state by avoiding extended trades early to prevent Trundle from leveraging his (W) and (Q) sustain.
Prioritize armor stacking to blunt Trundle's physical damage and prepare for impactful (R) engages in grouped fights.

Trading pattern

Take short, low-risk trades when your passive shield is active and (W) is down to capitalize on reduced sustain.
Use (E) to weaken Trundle's auto-attacks and follow up with (Q) slow to control his movement.
Avoid committing to trades when your (R) is down or mana is low, as your threat and durability drop significantly.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Trundle has (R) available, as he can drain your resistances and health during extended trades.
Watch for (E) placement to block escape routes or set up ganks, limiting your mobility.
Avoid all-ins before your armor item and when your passive shield is down to reduce vulnerability to Trundle's damage.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using (Q) poke only when your passive shield is up to avoid mana waste.
Avoid extended trades before your first armor item to minimize damage from Trundle's attack damage steal and healing.
Use (E) to reduce Trundle's attack speed during his trades to limit his damage output.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to initiate fights or gank setups decisively, forcing Trundle to respect your engage threat.
After completing your first armor item, increase your durability to blunt Trundle's physical damage and trade more safely.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) stat drain by avoiding prolonged fights and kiting out its value.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane by minimizing damage from Trundle's extended trades and scaling into a durable tank.
Stack armor and use (E) to reduce Trundle's damage, then leverage (R) to engage in grouped fights and secure objectives.
Deny Trundle side-lane pressure by matching his presence or forcing him into unfavorable fights with your teamfight engage potential.