Aatrox vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aatrox vs Malphite

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use high lane pressure to deny Malphite a safe scaling lane by forcing trades around (Q) sweet spots.
Focus on extended fights where your sustain and (R) resets overpower Malphite's poke and armor stacking.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; leverage your early and mid-game pressure to prevent Malphite from reaching his teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q1) to land sweet spots, use (E) to reposition or retreat, then extend trades only if (W) can block Malphite's escape.
Punish Malphite's low mobility by chaining (Q) sweet spots and using (R) to extend fights and reset healing.
Avoid trading when (Q) is on cooldown or (E) is unavailable, as Malphite can disengage with (Q) slow and reduce your attack speed with (E).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available and you are near minion waves or terrain where he can engage from fog of war.
Avoid extended trades when your (Q) and (E) are down, as Malphite's slows and attack speed reduction can punish you.
Watch for Malphite's passive shield timing; his poke is more threatening when it is up, so time trades accordingly.

Early game

Start with controlled wave management near your side to threaten (Q) sweet spots and punish Malphite's limited early agency.
Avoid short trades when (Q) or (E) are down to prevent being slowed or disengaged by (Q) and (E).
Use (W) to trap Malphite when he tries to farm inside your threat range, forcing him to take unfavorable trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks your chase, healing amp, and reset potential; use it to force decisive all-ins where Malphite struggles to disengage.
First fighter item spike increases your damage and sustain, enabling you to pressure the wave and win extended trades.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage; avoid grouped fights or overextending without vision to prevent lethal knockups.

Win conditions

Control lane spacing to consistently land (Q) sweet spots and trap Malphite with (W), denying him safe farm and scaling.
Use your (R) windows to turn trades into kills or force Malphite to recall, snowballing your lane lead.
Apply side-lane pressure post-level 6 to pull Malphite into unfavorable fights or force him to miss team objectives.