Vayne vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide

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Vayne into Malphitemedium

Overview

Use ranged autos and repositioning to deny Malphite safe farm and passive scaling.
Prioritize lane pressure early to avoid a passive lane and set up side-lane duels.
Keep the wave on your side to punish Malphite's limited engage and low mobility.

Respect knockup engage, especially when he can hit multiple targets.
Be cautious when is up, as it reduces your attack speed and trade effectiveness.
Avoid pushing without vision to prevent ganks and follow-up hard engages.

Hold the wave near your tower to avoid ganks and punish Malphite's poor early engage.
Use autos and to poke while maintaining max range and spacing.
Avoid fighting near walls without ready to prevent getting stunned.

At level 6, activate for stealth on and outplay Malphite's engage.
After your two-item spike, pressure side lanes aggressively to exploit Malphite's low mobility.
Respect Malphite's level 6 engage; avoid predictable positioning and keep escape routes.

Use ranged autos and stealth repositioning to kite Malphite and deny safe farming.
Exploit to stun Malphite into walls and win short trades or all-ins.
Scale into side-lane duels post two-item spike, pressuring while avoiding grouped fights where is strongest.

Tactical tip

For Vayne vs Malphite, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026