Ornn vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ornn vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Ornn aims for a stable lane focusing on safe brittle trades and terrain setups to scale into teamfights.
Manage medium lane pressure by avoiding extended duels and prioritizing durable trades over early aggression.

Trading pattern

Trade around (Q) terrain and apply brittle with (W) to maximize your trade effectiveness.
Only use (E) knockup when terrain is nearby to ensure reliable crowd control.
Punish Malphite when his passive shield is down or after he uses (Q) poke to step forward for short trades.

Danger windows

Beware of (R) engage especially when he can hit multiple targets or catch you near terrain.
Avoid using (E) without a clear escape path as it lowers your threat and can be punished.
Be cautious when (E) attack speed slow is available, as it reduces your trade damage potential.

Early game

Use (Q) to create terrain for (E) knockup opportunities and control short trades early.
Avoid extended trades before your first tank item to reduce risk against Malphite's poke and slows.
Focus on farming safely and applying brittle with (W) when you can trade without overcommitting.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to start fights or set up ganks when your team can follow up.
Your first tank item spike allows you to absorb more damage and focus on stable trades.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage and armor spikes by avoiding risky trades and maintaining spacing.

Win conditions

Neutralize lane pressure by using terrain setups and brittle trades to scale safely.
Reach your first tank item and level 6 to increase durability and engage threat.
Use (R) to create teamfight picks and leverage your scaling and item upgrades to carry grouped fights.