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Runes

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Default runes

OP.GG standard build; does not change with matchup pages.

Matchup runes

Standard build

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Matchup plan

Take Grasp of the Undying to heal during trades, making Malphite helpless. Just farm; don't treat him as a threat. Ignore him and push towers fast since he lacks trade pressure.

Item variants

  • First item: The Collector. Ignore Malphite and push towers fast since he lacks trade pressure.
七寸

Garen vs Malphite · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Malphite can't trade with Garen early; with Grasp, you can poke him freely. Before level 6, dominate him; his ultimate is not a threat. He's a complete toy.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

7:3.

6:4.

6:4.

6:4.

4:6.

Levels 1-3 strong phase: with Grasp, Malphite can't retaliate in trades.Laning phase: keep pressuring; Malphite's threat drops when out of mana.After 6, Malphite's ult is threatening, but Garen can still pressure if healthy.Mid-game: can freeze and farm; Malphite can't do much.Teamfights: Malphite's R engage is strong; Garen is easily kited.
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How a strong Malphite player plays

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    Q slow then speed away

    Malphite will slow you with Q and speed away. Don't chase immediately; wait for his speed boost to end before engaging.

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    Ult to clear minions and defend tower

    If Malphite uses his ultimate to clear minions and defend tower, he's under pressure; keep pushing.

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    After 6, freeze wave to apply pressure

    After level 6, Malphite will freeze the wave near his tower to limit your roaming.

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Detailed breakdown

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