Jax vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide

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Jax into Malphitemedium

Overview

Prioritize surviving early trades by using to block Malphite's autos and punish cooldowns.
Focus on scaling through safe farming to reach item spikes for extended side-lane duels.
This matchup favors scaling duelists; avoid early all-ins and prepare for long fights after key items.

Initiate trades by baiting autos into then follow with when slows are down.
Avoid trading without or when Malphite's passive shield is up to prevent losing short trades.
Extend trades after your item spikes using durability and sustained mixed damage.

Be cautious when is down as Malphite's slows attack speed and poke punish you.
Respect Malphite's level 6 knockup engage, especially with flash or fog of war advantage.
Avoid extended trades before your key items and are ready to prevent being overwhelmed.

At level 6, use for durability and damage; take extended trades only with available.
After your two-item spike, force side-lane pressure and long duels where your stun and damage dominate.
Respect Malphite's level 6 engage and first armor item by avoiding extended physical trades early.

Survive early trades by maximizing usage and farm safely to hit item spikes.
Use your scaling and durability to force isolated side-lane duels and outdamage Malphite.
Punish Malphite's cooldowns and lack of mobility by engaging with after stuns to secure fights and splitpush.

Tactical tip

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