Fiora vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide

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Fiora into Malphitemedium

Overview

Use Fiora's mobility and vital procs to pressure Malphite and force isolated duels.
Manage wave state to deny Malphite safe armor scaling and poke windows.
Aim to extend trades only when you can parry key slows or engage tools with .

Use to proc vitals and only extend trades when is ready to parry Malphite's slows.
Punish predictable use of Malphite's crowd control by timing to stun or slow him.
Avoid trading when vitals are inaccessible or is on cooldown to prevent counter-engages.

Be cautious when Malphite's is up, especially from fog or flash angles.
Avoid extended trades when is down as Malphite's slows and poke become more threatening.
Respect Malphite's armor spikes that blunt your damage; avoid forcing fights during these windows.

Take short trades by hitting accessible vitals with and hold for Malphite's or slows.
Thin the wave early to create space for vital procs and punish Malphite's passive shield downtime.
Avoid extended trades before your first dueling item to minimize damage from Malphite's armor and poke.

At level 6, use to force long duels, chase multiple vitals, and heal through damage.
After your first dueling item, increase side-lane pressure to punish Malphite before he stacks armor.
Respect Malphite's level 6 engage by maintaining spacing and preparing to parry it.

Win side-lane duels by consistently proccing vitals and parrying key crowd control with .
Pressure side lanes after your first item to isolate Malphite and force unfavorable fights.
Use to create healing zones and chase through vitals, denying Malphite safe scaling.

Tactical tip

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