Nasus vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe stacking of (Q) to reach your scaling threshold while avoiding early all-ins from Malphite.
Accept a low lane pressure early game and focus on controlled wave management near your turret to maximize farm and sustain.
This is a scale vs teamfight matchup; survive early and leverage your high (Q) stacks and (R) durability to pressure side lanes later.

Trading pattern

Trade only when you have (W) available to slow Malphite and when the wave is near your side for easy retreat.
Avoid fighting before you have meaningful (Q) stacks and (R) active, as Malphite's armor and poke reduce your early damage.
Punish Malphite's cooldowns by stepping forward when his passive shield or (R) engage is down, using (W) to lock him down for repeated (Q) hits.

Danger windows

Be cautious around (R) availability, as his long-range knockup can set up lethal all-ins.
Avoid extended trades when your (W) slow is on cooldown, as you lose your main tool to punish his mobility.
Watch for enemy jungler ganks especially if you are ahead; your strong dueling with stacks can turn 1v2 situations but also attract attention.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as (E) reduces your attack speed and (Q) slows your movement.
Use your passive lifesteal and (E) to farm safely and keep the wave near your side to prevent Malphite from freezing or diving.
Only use (W) to punish Malphite when he overcommits and cannot disengage, preserving it for key slows.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to survive longer trades and punish Malphite if he tries to engage without follow-up.
Your major spike is reaching high (Q) stacks; once achieved, pressure side lanes to force Malphite to respond.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage; avoid overextending or fighting when it's available and ready.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane safely by stacking (Q) and maintaining wave control near your turret.
Use (W) slows combined with high (Q) damage and (R) durability to win extended fights and pressure side lanes.
Force Malphite to respond to your splitpush threat once you have enough stacks, denying him effective teamfight engages.