Gangplank vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using (Q) poke and barrel zones to limit Malphite's safe approach and deny him a passive lane.
Prioritize scaling through farm and barrel setups to become a late-game threat with global (R) pressure.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Malphite easy engages with his (R) knockup at level 6.

Trading pattern

Trade short with (Q) and passive resets when barrels are set up and (W) is available to cleanse slows.
Punish Malphite when he walks into barrel chains or after he uses (E) to reduce your attack speed.
Avoid trading without barrel setup or when (W) is down, as Malphite's slows and (R) engage can punish you hard.

Danger windows

Respect (R) knockup engage especially when he can hit multiple targets or follow up with teammates.
Be cautious when (W) is down, as crowd control from Malphite's slows and (R) can stick and lead to all-ins.
Avoid extended trades or barrel setups when Malphite's passive shield is up and (E) attack speed slow is ready to punish your autos.

Early game

Use (Q) to poke Malphite whenever his passive shield is down and keep barrels ready to punish his attempts to close distance.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Malphite's engage is limited, focusing on farming and maintaining barrel control.
Save (W) to cleanse (Q) slow or (E) attack speed reduction during trades or all-in attempts.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally, protect dives, or slow Malphite to zone him from barrels.
Reach critical barrel scaling items to make barrel chains a major threat Malphite must respect.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage and his armor stacking that reduces your physical damage effectiveness over time.

Win conditions

Control the lane with (Q) poke and barrel zoning to deny Malphite safe trades and scaling.
Scale safely into critical barrel damage and use (R) to impact fights without leaving the side lane.
Use (W) intelligently to cleanse slows and prevent Malphite's engage, maintaining your carry threat through the mid and late game.