Trundle vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Malphite

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Trundle's strength in extended melee duels to pressure Malphite and deny him a passive lane.
Focus on forcing long trades inside (W) to exploit Malphite's low early agency and limited poke window.
Prioritize splitpushing and tower pressure to leverage Trundle's anti-tank and stat-steal identity against Malphite's teamfight engage role.

Trading pattern

Engage trades inside (W) to maximize healing and damage while reducing Malphite's attack speed with (Q).
Use (E) to block Malphite's escape routes or to trap him when he tries to disengage.
Punish Malphite when (W) is down by forcing trades and denying his poke effectiveness.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available, as his knockup engage can start lethal fights.
Avoid extended trades when Malphite's passive shield is up and (E) attack speed slow is active.
Watch for (Q) slow to prevent getting kited or caught out of position during trades.

Early game

Start trades by using (Q) to reduce Malphite's damage and follow up with (W) for healing and attack speed.
Avoid wasting (E) without a clear chase or escape purpose to maintain lane control.
Use early wave control to create extended melee fights where Trundle thrives and Malphite struggles to engage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Malphite to steal health and resistances, turning him into a weaker tank and increasing Trundle's dueling power.
After completing the first dueling item, force side-lane trades inside (W) to pressure towers and punish Malphite's limited mobility.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage threat by spacing carefully and avoiding grouped fights without vision.

Win conditions

Force extended duels inside (W) and use (E) to cut off Malphite's escape or disengage attempts.
Use (R) on Malphite to drain his tankiness and dominate 1v1 fights, enabling side-lane pressure and tower sieges.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Malphite safe scaling, then splitpush to maximize Trundle's anti-tank and stat-steal strengths in mid-game fights.