Master Yi vs Malphite · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Malphite maxing E reduces attack speed too much, countering Master Yi. Trading auto-attacks is unfavorable; you can only sustain with W, making it hard to pressure.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

4:6.

4:6.

5:5.

4:6.

6:4.

Use range to poke and farm, avoid his E rangeSustain with W to keep HP up, don't get poked downAt 6, dodge his ultimate; a missed ult is your chanceHe builds tanky, hard to kill; don't chase, wait for teamfightsStrong teamfight cleanup; if he misses ult, you win
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Detailed breakdown

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