Darius vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Darius vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius into Malphitemedium

Overview

Use high early agency to pressure Malphite and deny him safe armor scaling.
Focus on extended trades with passive stacks and level 6 execute windows.
Prevent Malphite from reaching teamfight engage power spike by snowballing early.

Trading pattern

Start trades by threatening to pull Malphite into range.
Prioritize landing outer for healing and damage to outlast poke.
Avoid short trades; commit only when passive stacks are high or is ready.

Danger windows

Beware Malphite's engage especially with team follow-up.
Avoid extended trades when pull is on cooldown.
Watch for slow combined with attack speed reduction limiting your damage.

Early game

Aggressively threaten pull early to force Malphite defensive.
Use outer to chip and sustain before Malphite builds armor.
Avoid pushing without vision since Malphite can punish overextensions with .

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks execute; stack passive first for lethal trades.
First bruiser item lets you force extended fights to outscale Malphite's poke.
Respect Malphite's level 6 engage; avoid trades if follow-up is possible.

Win conditions

Deny Malphite free farm by forcing extended trades with and outer .
Use level 6 execute windows decisively after chipping Malphite.
Keep wave near your side to keep Malphite in pull range and prevent armor scaling.

Tactical tip

For Darius vs Malphite, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026New matchup