Malphite & Yasuo Synergy
Malphite Top and Yasuo Mid win 53.4% of 11,522 Low Elo games together, +1.5 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.
Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.
Why this duo works
Unstoppable Force(R) gives Yasuo airborne targets for Last Breath(R), letting the duo chain Malphite's engage into Yasuo's area damage and crowd control. Players note that the follow-up is easy to waste if Malphite engages before Yasuo can reach the targets, so clear timing and positioning help convert the combo into their HIGH ELO edge.
Measured in High Elo: this duo wins 1.8pp more often than expected over 5,662 games.
Playing the duo
Unstoppable Force(R) knocks enemies airborne, which gives Yasuo targets for Last Breath(R); Yasuo can hold all airborne enemies in its area in the air.
How to play as Malphite
Signal before using Unstoppable Force(R), and engage while Yasuo is close enough to follow with Last Breath(R); Yasuo players describe missed follow-ups when Malphite ults before they can reach the airborne targets.
How to play as Yasuo
Follow Malphite's knockup with Last Breath(R) when you can reach the airborne enemies; coordinate the timing instead of waiting for a perfect double-ult setup, which players say can make the duo miss good openings.
Sources
These notes come from r/YasuoMains and r/malphitemains, checked against the champions' abilities.