Malphite vs Irelia · Top lane matchup
Core game plan
Malphite has high armor, Irelia's physical damage can't penetrate it. Grasp trades are safe. Suppress before level 6, watch cooldowns after 6.
Strength by game time
Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights
6:4.
6:4.
6:4.
5:5.
4:6.
Levels 1-3: Trade with E to reduce attack speed; when Irelia stacks passive, slam the ground for a winning trade.Laning phase: Hit a combo on sight, don't let her Q minions to heal; auto-attack to stack Grasp when she uses W.After level 6: Watch R cooldown; if Irelia hits 6 first, keep distance and poke with Q.Mid game: Keep pressuring before Irelia gets Blade of the Ruined King and Black Cleaver; don't give her farm.Teamfights: After Irelia has two items, her damage is high; build armor to avoid being burst.
Detailed breakdown
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