Nasus vs Malphite · Top lane matchup

Core game plan

If Malphite doesn't want to die, Nasus can't solo kill him, but Nasus can farm safely and stack Q. Neither can do much to the other; it depends on who makes a mistake first.

Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

4:6.

5:5.

6:4.

Lvl 1-3: Play safe, stack Q, avoid Malphite's poke.Laning: Farm safely; Malphite can't easily solo kill you.After 6: Q stacking improves; you can try to trade back.Mid game: You outscale Malphite in teamfights; focus on picking targets.Late game: Use Heartsteel and Q stacks for sustained damage.

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Nasus vs Malphite · Top lane matchup

Core game plan

If Malphite doesn't want to die, Nasus can't solo kill him, but Nasus can farm safely and stack Q. Neither can do much to the other; it depends on who makes a mistake first.

Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

4:6.

5:5.

6:4.