Yasuo vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Yasuo vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo into Malphitemedium

Overview

Use superior mobility and wave manipulation to pressure Malphite early and deny him a passive lane.
Snowball by forcing short trades using and before Malphite hits level 6.
Prevent Malphite from safely scaling into teamfight engage by controlling wave state and spacing.

Trading pattern

Stack and dash through minions with to control space and threaten knockups.
Use to block key poke and engage attempts, especially before Malphite's is available.
Punish Malphite when his passive shield or is down by stepping forward for short trades.

Danger windows

Respect Malphite's level 6 engage; avoid overextending without vision or escape.
Be cautious when your and passive shield are down, losing key defenses against poke and slows.
Watch for attack speed slow in extended trades to avoid reduced damage output.

Early game

Exploit level 2 power spike by combining and for aggressive trades when Malphite's shield is down.
Keep the wave on your side to maintain mobility and avoid Malphite's attack speed slow.
Avoid extended trades without minions to dash through, minimizing damage from slow.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks plus combo, enabling stronger trades and skirmishes.
Level 6 grants for kill setups; commit only when you can counter or avoid Malphite's engage.
First completed item boosts damage and wave control; increase pressure and force Malphite to play cautiously.

Win conditions

Deny Malphite safe farming by using wave control and + mobility to force mistakes pre-6.
Exploit windows when or passive shield are down to win short trades and build lead.
After level 6 and first item, leverage knockup and combo to secure kills or force Malphite out of lane.

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