Gangplank vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide

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Gangplank into Malphitemedium

Overview

Use poke and barrel zones to deny Malphite safe trades and passive scaling.
Prioritize farming and barrel setup to scale into a major late-game threat with global pressure.
Manage wave state to avoid giving Malphite easy angles for his level 6 engage.

Trade short with and passive resets only when barrels are set and is available.
Punish Malphite walking into barrel chains or after he uses to reduce your attack speed.
Avoid extended trades without barrels or when is down to prevent getting locked down.

Respect Malphite's knockup engage especially when teammates can follow up.
Avoid trading or setting barrels when is down to prevent crowd control lockdown.
Do not overextend when Malphite's passive shield is up and attack speed slow is ready.

At level 6, use to influence fights globally and zone Malphite from barrels.
Reach critical barrel damage items to threaten Malphite with one-shot barrel chains.
Respect Malphite's armor stacking and engage that reduce your trade effectiveness over time.

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

Tactical tip

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