Your Win Condition
The primary goal is to spread your lead around the map by proxying and attacking the enemy jungle. The secondary goal is to perfectly buffer your ultimate just before his ultimate hits you to negate the knockup.
General Strategy
Run D-Blade or D-Shield (if you need training wheels). TP and Ghost are recommended, as the focus is macro play over 1v1 combat power. Rush Vamp Scepter early to heal his poke, leading into Ravenous Hydra.
Trading Patterns
You need to take short trades using your range. Hitting him with Q-E and clicking backward is effective. Do not stand and auto-attack him, or he will E-Q you and run away. Play for the all-in at the level four timer (after your first recall). Crucially, you must press R before his R hits you; if you ultimate while in the air, you will not cancel the CC.
Wave Management
Get priority with a two-wave crash. If you fail the kill attempt, perma shove him under his tower. Focus on high tempo recalls to maintain item advantage.
Their Win Condition
Malphite wins by poking you down with Q and forcing you to focus on the 1v1. He also wins by landing an ultimate when your ultimate is not available or is used too late.
