Poppy vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlling the lane near terrain to maximize (E) wall stun threat and deny Malphite's engage potential.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Poppy must pressure to prevent Malphite's safe scaling and teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Trade around your passive shield and (Q) slow, then hold (W) to block any Malphite engage attempts.
Only use (E) to stun when you have a reliable wall angle to punish Malphite's positioning.
Avoid wasting (W) early; save it to deny Malphite's rare dash or engage attempts and disengage with (R) when needed.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is up, especially if he can hit multiple targets in teamfights or skirmishes.
Avoid committing to fights away from walls where your (E) stun threat is weak and Malphite can trade more safely.
Watch for (Q) slow combined with (E) attack speed reduction to prevent getting locked down in trades.

Early game

Use your passive shield and (Q) for short trades early while holding (W) to counter Malphite's limited dash and poke.
Position near walls to threaten (E) stuns and punish Malphite's predictable movement.
Avoid extended trades before your first tank item to survive Malphite's poke and armor stacking.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Malphite, resetting bad fights or creating numbers advantage.
Your first tank item spike lets you sustain longer in trades and better punish Malphite's physical damage reliance.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage; maintain spacing and wall positioning to reduce its impact.

Win conditions

Deny Malphite's scaling by controlling terrain and punishing his lack of mobility with (W) and (E) stuns.
Use your durable frontline and (R) displacement to disrupt Malphite's teamfight engages and peel for your carries.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Malphite from safely farming to his power spikes and force him into unfavorable trades.