K'Sante vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by stacking (Q) and using terrain angles to threaten displacement and isolation.
Manage trades carefully to prevent Malphite from scaling safely and avoid giving him passive lane time.
Focus on front-line control and peeling in teamfights, leveraging your tank skirmisher and displacement strengths.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (Q3) is ready and (W) is available to absorb damage and enable displacement.
Punish Malphite's cooldowns, especially after (W) when his damage reduction and displacement are down.
Use terrain to enhance your (R) threat and isolate Malphite only when you have a clear advantage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available, as his long-range knockup can initiate lethal engages.
Avoid trading or all-ins when your (Q3) or (W) are down, as your displacement and damage reduction are weaker.
After using (R), your durability drops; avoid extended fights until cooldowns and shields reset.

Early game

Use short trades around (Q) stacks to pressure Malphite before he builds armor.
Avoid extended trades without (W) or (Q3) ready to prevent being punished by Malphite's poke and armor stacking.
Preserve (E) shield to escape or mitigate Malphite's poke and slow trades early on.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling isolation and turning you into a duelist; use it only when favorable.
First tank item increases your durability, allowing safer trades around (Q) stacks and (W) preservation.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage, especially when he can hit multiple targets or follow up with teamfight pressure.

Win conditions

Use (Q) stacks and (W) to control short trades and deny Malphite safe scaling.
Only commit (R) to isolate Malphite when terrain and cooldowns guarantee a winning duel.
Maintain front-line control in teamfights, peeling for carries and using displacement to disrupt enemy engages.