Malphite vs Kled TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Kled

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving early pressure and avoid extended trades before armor stacks and cooldowns matter.
Maintain a stable lane state to preserve health and mana, preparing for impactful level 6 engages.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where Malphite aims to blunt Kled's early all-in threat and win through teamfight engages.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to reduce Kled's auto-attack damage and take low-risk poke with (Q) when shield is up.
Avoid extended trades before your first armor item; prioritize short trades that preserve health.
Punish Kled after he uses (W) burst or misses (Q) tether by stepping forward for controlled trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) tether lands and (W) is ready for burst damage.
Avoid extended trades or fights when your passive shield is down before you have armor.
Respect (R) engage threat post-level 6; position to avoid being caught out alone.

Early game

Focus on safe farming and using (Q) sparingly to poke without wasting mana.
Avoid fighting when your passive shield is down to minimize damage from Kled's burst.
Respect Kled's early level 2-3 all-in threat; do not overextend without (R) or armor.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for guaranteed engage or kill setup, especially in grouped fights.
After your first armor item, physical trades become more favorable; use this to blunt Kled's damage.
Respect Kled's level 2-3 power spike when his (Q), (W), and (E) enable early all-ins; avoid risky trades then.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by managing mana and health, then scale armor to blunt Kled's damage.
Use (R) to initiate decisive teamfights or ganks, leveraging your crowd control and tankiness.
Deny Kled's remount advantage by forcing short trades and avoiding prolonged fights near his courage bar.