Malphite vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control vs scaling matchup where Malphite must survive early pressure and avoid giving Ryze a passive farming lane.
Prioritize stable laning with measured poke and armor stacking to blunt Ryze's magic damage and scaling threat.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) poke to slow Ryze and disrupt his approach, but avoid overcommitting before (R) is available.
Apply (E) to reduce Ryze's attack speed and auto-attack damage when he steps forward.
Reserve (R) for impactful engages or teamfights rather than low-value lane trades.

Danger windows

Ryze is dangerous when he has mana and cooldowns to cycle (E) and (Q) repeatedly; avoid extended trades during these windows.
Respect (W) root as it enables follow-up damage; do not enter range without cooldowns or shield.
Be cautious when (R) is available on Ryze for map plays; hold defensive tools for his all-in or roams.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using (Q) to poke without wasting mana before level 6.
Avoid extended trades early, especially when your passive shield is down or mana is low.
Build armor early to mitigate Ryze's magic damage and reduce his trading effectiveness.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) unlocks a long-range engage that can set up kills or objective fights; use it decisively.
After your first armor item, physical trades become safer, so take controlled trades and preserve mana.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike where his sustained damage and waveclear improve; avoid risky trades then.

Win conditions

Survive lane by minimizing damage from Ryze's poke and scaling through armor stacking.
Use (R) to initiate teamfights decisively once level 6 is reached, leveraging your tankiness and crowd control.
Deny Ryze free scaling by applying pressure with poke and timely engages, forcing him to play reactively rather than safely farming.