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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

If your team lacks AP and enemy backline is squishy, build AP Malphite to one-shot squishies before teamfights. If enemy lacks tank-busting, prioritize tank items; if your team lacks AP, build some AP. AP Malphite relies on ult for damage; building tank only lets you soak damage for ADC. If you're prone to dying, skip Mejai's Soulstealer; other items can carry.

七寸

Malphite vs Garen · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Malphite vs Garen is pure free trade. After his Q silence ends, hit him with W combo. Post-6, use ult to lock him down; he can't do anything.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

3:7.

4:6.

4:6.

4:6.

6:4.

Weak at levels 1-3, farm under tower and avoid tradesIn lane, wait for Garen's Q silence to end before trading back; Ignite + W can chunk himPost-6, pressure with ult, freeze wave to limit GarenMid game, push wave then roam to help junglerTeamfights, engage with R and coordinate with team to kill Garen
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How a strong Garen player plays

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    Trade after Q silence

    Garen will use Q to silence you after your Q speed boost ends; don't fight when his Q is up.

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    Fake spin to bait ult

    Garen may pretend to spin under your tower to bait your R, then stop spinning to avoid tower aggro.

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    Passive regen tanks poke

    Garen's passive regen and W damage reduction let him sustain through poke; don't waste mana if he's healthy.

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Detailed breakdown

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