Malphite vs Jax · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Jax gets stronger the longer he fights; Malphite can only trade when his abilities are off cooldown. If Jax gets in melee range, it's tough. Rely on tower dives or jungle ganks to secure kills.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

4:6.

4:6.

5:5.

4:6.

6:4.

Use Q to poke levels 1-3, avoid meleeTrade when passive shield is up during laningPost-6, R can set up ganks or secure killsMid-game, group and avoid 1v1sUse R to engage or peel in teamfights
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Detailed breakdown

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