Malphite vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide

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Malphite into Trundlemedium

Overview

Survive early lane by avoiding extended trades before your first armor item against Trundle's sustain and stat steal.
Stack armor and use to reduce Trundle's attack speed and blunt his damage.
Use to engage in grouped fights where your knockup can decide objectives.

Take short trades when your passive shield is up and Trundle's is down to limit his sustain.
Use to weaken his attack speed and follow with slow to control his movement.
Avoid committing to trades without available or when low on mana to maintain threat and durability.

Be cautious when Trundle's is up as it drains your resistances and health in extended trades.
Watch for placement that can block your escape or set up ganks.
Avoid all-ins before your armor item and when your passive shield is down to reduce vulnerability to his damage.

Farm safely and only poke with when your passive shield is active to conserve mana.
Avoid extended trades before your first armor item to minimize damage from Trundle's and healing.
Use to reduce Trundle's auto-attack damage during his short trades.

Level 6 unlocks for long-range engage, forcing Trundle to respect your initiation.
Completing your first armor item sharply reduces Trundle's physical damage effectiveness.
Respect Trundle's stat drain by avoiding prolonged fights and kiting its duration.

Survive early lane by minimizing damage from Trundle's extended trades and scaling into a durable tank.
Stack armor and use to reduce Trundle's damage, then leverage to engage grouped fights.
Deny Trundle side-lane pressure by matching his presence or forcing him into unfavorable teamfights with your engage threat.

Tactical tip

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