Vladimir vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Malphite

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving the early lane by using (Q) for sustain and avoiding extended trades against Malphite's armor and poke.
Accept a low-pressure lane early and focus on scaling into mid and late game where your burst and teamfight impact shine.
This matchup is a scaling versus teamfight engage scenario; manage cooldowns and health to reach your key power spikes safely.

Trading pattern

Trade short when empowered (Q) is available, using it to out-sustain Malphite's poke.
Save (W) to dodge (Q) slow or (R) engage rather than using it on minor trades.
Punish Malphite if he uses (W) or (R) poorly, especially during their cooldowns to pressure the wave or force resets.

Danger windows

Respect (R) engage window; avoid clustering and keep spacing to reduce risk of knockup.
Be cautious after using (W) as its long cooldown and health cost leave you vulnerable to follow-up poke or all-ins.
Avoid extended trades when Malphite's passive shield is up and his (E) attack speed slow is active to minimize damage taken.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through poke and avoid fighting when empowered (Q) is not ready.
Avoid forcing trades before level 6 as Malphite's engage and poke are limited but his armor and poke can punish overcommitment.
Maintain a calm wave state to farm safely and prepare for your level 6 all-in threat.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks your all-in threat; track its availability to engage or disengage properly.
Your first completed AP item significantly increases your trade safety and damage; pressure more confidently after.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage and first armor item spike by avoiding extended trades and holding (W) for key moments.

Win conditions

Survive early poke by using (Q) sustain and avoid forced fights until your empowered (Q) and (R) are ready.
Scale into your first AP item and level 6 to threaten all-ins or teamfights where your burst and sustain excel.
Use (R) to initiate or counter-engage in grouped fights, maximizing your teamfight impact and securing kills.