Irelia vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Irelia should use her high early agency and mobility to pressure Malphite and deny his safe scaling lane.
Prioritize wave control to maintain (Q) reset paths and force Malphite into unfavorable trades before he builds armor.

Trading pattern

Stack passive and use (Q) resets on low-health minions to close distance and extend trades around (E) or (R) marks.
Punish Malphite when he wastes (Q) poke or uses (E) defensively by committing to trades with (E) stun or (R) engage.
Avoid trading without (E) or (R) available, as missing these reduces all-in reliability and increases vulnerability to counters.

Danger windows

Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage; avoid overextending without vision or escape options.
Be cautious when (Q) reset paths are denied, as committing forward without a safe exit increases risk.
Avoid fighting without passive stacks or after missing (E) stun, as your all-in threat drops significantly.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike by combining (Q) and (E) to stun and threaten all-ins when minion waves allow safe resets.
Avoid extended trades without passive stacks or (Q) reset paths to prevent being punished by (E) attack speed slow.
Keep the wave in a state that enables (Q) mobility and passive stacking to maximize early lane pressure.

Power spikes

At level 2, use (Q) and (E) combo to secure extended trades and force Malphite to respect your threat.
At level 6, leverage (R) to mark and slow Malphite, enabling stronger all-ins and reducing his ability to disengage.
After completing your first fighter item, increase pressure on waves and side-lane trades, capitalizing on improved damage and durability.

Win conditions

Snowball the lane by denying Malphite minion access and using wave states to secure (Q) resets for extended trades.
Use (E) and (R) to create reliable all-in windows, converting kills into side-lane pressure and skirmishes.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Malphite from safely scaling armor and teamfight impact, forcing him into reactive play.