Malphite vs Yasuo TOP Matchup Guide

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Malphite into Yasuomedium

Overview

Prioritize surviving early levels by using to blunt Yasuo's auto trades.
Deny Yasuo wave states that enable mobility to limit his all-in threat.
Focus on armor stacking and teamfight engage as your main win condition against Yasuo.

Slow Yasuo with and follow with to reduce his attack speed.
Only trade when your passive shield is active and Yasuo's is down to maximize damage.
Postpone aggressive trades until level 6 when provides a reliable engage tool.

Yasuo's level 2 plus combo creates a strong all-in threat.
Avoid wasting mana or health when Yasuo's or passive shield is active.
Yasuo's level 6 all-in requires holding defensive cooldowns and avoiding overextension.

Use measured poke and slow to reduce Yasuo's trade efficiency.
Avoid extended trades before your first armor item and cooldowns are up to minimize damage taken.
Keep the wave controlled near your tower to punish Yasuo when his or shield is down.

Level 6 unlocks , enabling long-range engage and teamfight initiation.
First armor item significantly reduces Yasuo's physical damage, allowing safer trades.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 + combo as his early all-in window.

Survive early lane pressure by using and armor stacking to blunt Yasuo's damage.
Deny Yasuo mobility by controlling wave states and punish when his or shield is down.
Reach level 6 and use to initiate teamfights and secure kills with your crowd control.

Tactical tip

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