Mordekaiser vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Mordekaiser aims to control the lane by forcing extended trades where his passive and (W) shield sustain outvalue Malphite's poke and armor stacking.
Focus on denying Malphite a passive lane and avoid letting him scale comfortably into teamfight engage dominance.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to pull Malphite in and immediately follow with isolated (Q) for maximum damage.
Keep passive active during trades to out-sustain Malphite's poke and armor scaling.
Avoid extended trades without passive or (W) shield as Malphite's armor and poke can punish you then.

Danger windows

Beware when (R) is available and he has follow-up; avoid overcommitting or standing grouped near his team.
Avoid trading when you miss (E) as your engage threat and damage output drop significantly.
Be cautious if your (W) shield is down before extended trades; you become vulnerable to Malphite's poke and slows.

Early game

Pressure Malphite early by threatening (E) pulls to set up isolated (Q) hits and force him into unfavorable trades.
Avoid missing (E) as it significantly lowers your kill pressure and allows Malphite safer farming.
Use slow wave states to keep Malphite in range for extended trades where your passive damage is effective.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Malphite and force a duel he cannot kite; initiate (R) only after landing or threatening (E).
After first AP bruiser item, force longer trades leveraging improved durability and damage to maintain passive and (W) shield.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage threat by spacing well and not overextending without vision or cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pressure to force Malphite into extended trades where your passive and (W) shield give you advantage.
Reach level 6 and use (R) to isolate Malphite, denying his teamfight engage and securing kills or lane dominance.
Maintain lane control to deny Malphite safe scaling and transition into side lane duels or teamfights where you excel as an AP juggernaut.