Mordekaiser vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mordekaiser vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser into Malphitemedium

Overview

Use to threaten pulls and force Malphite into extended trades where your passive applies.
Deny Malphite a passive lane by keeping the wave slow and forcing him to fight inside your passive range.
Your goal is to isolate Malphite post-level 6 with to win duels and deny his teamfight engage.

Trading pattern

Pull Malphite with then immediately hit isolated for max damage.
Keep your passive active and use shield to sustain through Malphite's poke.
Avoid extended trades without passive or shield since Malphite's armor and poke punish you then.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when you miss since your engage and damage drop significantly.
Beware of Malphite's engage when he has follow-up and vision control.
Do not extend trades without your shield active to avoid poke and slows from Malphite.

Early game

Pressure Malphite early by threatening pulls to set up isolated hits.
Hold the wave slow or frozen near your side to keep Malphite in range for extended trades.
Avoid missing as it lowers your kill threat and lets Malphite farm safely.

Power spikes

At level 6, use only after landing or threatening to isolate Malphite.
First AP bruiser item lets you force longer trades with better durability and damage, maintaining passive and shield.
Respect Malphite's level 6 engage by spacing well and avoiding overextensions without vision.

Win conditions

Use wave control and pressure to force extended trades where your passive and shield win.
Reach level 6 and isolate Malphite with to deny his teamfight engage and secure kills.
Maintain lane control to deny Malphite safe scaling and transition into side lane duels or teamfights where you excel.

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