Malphite vs Irelia · Top lane matchup
Core game plan
Malphite has high armor, Irelia's physical damage can't hurt him. Grasp trades are safe. Suppress before level 6, watch cooldowns after 6.
Strength by game time
Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights
6:4.
6:4.
6:4.
5:5.
4:6.
Levels 1-3: Use E to reduce attack speed when trading; slam ground when she stacks passive.Laning: Trade on sight, don't let her Q minions to heal; auto-attack to stack Grasp when she uses W.After 6: Watch R cooldown; if she hits 6 first, poke with Q from distance.Mid game: Keep pressure before her Blade/Black Cleaver; deny her farm.Teamfights: After 2 items she deals high damage; stack armor to avoid burst.
Detailed breakdown
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