Malphite vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Malphite should focus on surviving early lane pressure and avoid extended trades before armor and cooldowns are effective.
This matchup is a control vs scale scenario where Malphite aims to blunt Vladimir's physical damage and reach impactful teamfights with (R).

Trading pattern

Take low-risk trades when Malphite's passive shield is active and (E) is ready to reduce Vladimir's auto-attack damage.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is available or when (W) untargetability is up to prevent wasted damage.
Use (Q) slow to disrupt Vladimir's approach and create safer windows for poke or disengage.

Danger windows

Vladimir's empowered (Q) and (R) windows pose high burst risk; avoid extended trades during these.
When (W) is available, respect his untargetability and avoid committing to trades.
Malphite is vulnerable when his passive shield is down or (R) is on cooldown; play defensively during these times.

Early game

Play cautiously and avoid overcommitting before level 6 when Malphite's engage and damage are limited.
Use (Q) poke sparingly to conserve mana and maintain passive shield uptime against Vladimir's sustain.
Prioritize farming safely and building armor to reduce Vladimir's short trades and poke effectiveness.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for long-range engage; use it to initiate fights or secure kills with follow-up.
First armor item significantly reduces Vladimir's physical damage threat; play more confidently in trades post-item.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst window and his first completed AP item timing to avoid lethal all-ins.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by minimizing damage and farming until armor and (R) are available.
Use (R) to initiate or counter-engage in grouped mid-game fights where Vladimir is vulnerable.
Exploit (W) cooldown by forcing trades and wave pressure to deny him calm scaling.