Teemo vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Teemo vs Malphite

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged poke and (Q) blind to pressure Malphite and deny his passive lane scaling.
Focus on controlling side-lane paths with (R) traps to limit Malphite's engage angles and jungle gank setups.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Teemo must maintain lane pressure to prevent Malphite from reaching impactful (R) engages.

Trading pattern

Use short ranged poison trades and time (Q) to blind Malphite's autos and reduce his retaliation.
Punish Malphite when his passive shield is down or after he uses (E) to slow your attack speed.
Avoid trading when (Q) is down or trap coverage is missing to prevent Malphite's all-in potential.

Danger windows

Beware when (R) is up and he can engage from long range; maintain distance and use traps to spot flanks.
Avoid standing in long trades without (Q) active, as (E) attack speed slow and autos become more threatening.
Be cautious if traps are swept or destroyed, as this reduces your escape and zone control against Malphite's engage.

Early game

Abuse early high agency by poking with poison autos and blinding Malphite's limited early trades.
Place (R) traps in river and brush to scout and punish Malphite's attempts to farm safely.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (R) engage is unavailable and his poke is weaker.

Power spikes

At level 6, trap key side-lane paths and river entrances to control Malphite's engage angles and punish his predictable (R).
After first damage item, increase poke frequency with poison autos and (Q) to pressure Malphite before he stacks armor.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage as a major threat that can turn fights; keep spacing and trap vision to mitigate it.

Win conditions

Win by consistently poking with poison autos and blinding Malphite's autos to deny his early farm and scaling.
Use (R) traps to control side-lane and river paths, limiting Malphite's engage angles and jungle gank setups.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Malphite from safely farming and reaching teamfight impact with (R).