Malphite vs Warwick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving early lane pressure from Warwick's sustained melee damage and healing to reach your key armor and level 6 spikes.
Focus on maintaining a stable lane state with low pressure, avoiding extended trades until your armor and cooldowns make you more durable.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where you aim to blunt Warwick's early dueling and win with decisive teamfight engages.

Trading pattern

Take short, low-risk trades when your passive shield is active and (E) can reduce Warwick's attack speed and damage.
Avoid fighting when (E) fear is available to prevent being forced out or all-in'd.
Use (Q) to slow Warwick and disrupt his engage attempts, but do not overcommit before (R) is ready.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) suppression is available, especially combined with (Q) follow-up and (E) fear.
Avoid extended trades when Warwick's health is not low, as his healing and fear can turn fights against you.
Watch for Warwick's level 6 all-in threat and respect his ability to suppress and lock you down if you overextend.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Warwick's healing and fear make fighting risky.
Use (Q) poke sparingly to conserve mana and only when your passive shield is up to mitigate return damage.
Focus on farming safely and stacking armor items to reduce Warwick's auto-attack damage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for long-range engage to set up kills or teamfights; ensure follow-up before committing.
Your first armor item significantly reduces Warwick's auto-attack effectiveness; play safer trades and preserve resources until then.
Respect Warwick's level 3 full kit power spike where his sustain and fear make extended fights dangerous; avoid long trades before this.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by using armor stacking and (E) attack speed slow to blunt Warwick's damage.
Use (R) to initiate fights when you have reliable follow-up from your team, turning passive lanes into winning engagements.
Focus on grouped mid-game fights where your engage and crowd control can decisively swing objectives and teamfights in your favor.