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Mel
Patch 16.2.1
MidDifficulty
Medium
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Stack Overwhelm on the entire enemy team during a fight using and , then activate to trigger a multi-kill execution.
Playstyle
A scaling artillery mage that utilize projectile reflection and global execution to dominate teamfights from the backline.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Infinite scaling via Overwhelm stacks
- +Hard counters projectile-reliant champions with
- +Global execution potential with on marked targets
- +Powerful zone control using and combos
Weaknesses
- -Highly reliant on landing the center of to secure damage
- -Long cooldown on leaves her vulnerable to melee divers
- -Immobile without the movement speed buff from
- -Needs time to ramp up Overwhelm stacks before being able to execute
Abilities
Casting abilities grants up to 9 bonus projectiles for your next attack. Dealing damage applies Overwhelm stacks. If you deal enough damage to a target with enough stacks, executes them. Weave autos between spells to maximize stack application.
Fires a barrage at a location that explodes repeatedly. This is your primary tool for stacking quickly. It works best when enemies are CC'd inside the area for the full duration.
Creates a barrier that reflects projectiles, blocks all damage, and grants movement speed. Use to nullify enemy ultimates or to kite away from assassins. It is your only defensive tool, so don't waste it on minor poke.
Fires an orb that roots enemies at its center and slows those on the edge. Landing the center of is essential for setting up your and stacking safely.
Strikes every enemy marked with Overwhelm regardless of distance. Damage scales with stacks. Use as a finisher to trigger the execute threshold on multiple targets simultaneously.
Teamfight Role
Backline Artillery and Global Finisher
Position behind your tanks and use to peel for yourself or catch enemies. Spread across as many targets as possible to stack . Once the enemy team is low, press .
If an enemy assassin or diver is your primary threat, hold and specifically for them rather than using them for offense.
Combos
Standard Lane Trade
-> -> Auto-attack
Root the target with the center of , drop for repeated hits, and use the projectiles from your auto to stack Overwhelm.
The Executioner
-> -> Auto -> Auto ->
Lock them down and let tick to build stacks. Weave two autos to use all projectiles before finishing with for the execute.
Counter-Dive
-> (at feet) -> ->
Use to reflect the engage, use the speed to drop on yourself to root the diver, then punish with and .
Flash Pick
Flash -> -> ->
Surprise an out-of-position carry by Flashing to guarantee the root, then dumping your full kit to proc the execute.
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Unlocks the and combo, giving you significant kill pressure if you land the root. |
| Level 6 | is unlocked, allowing you to influence side lanes and execute low-health enemies across the map. |
| Level 11 | The second rank in and higher level of increases the damage per stack and execute reliability. |
| Level 16 | Max rank provides a massive damage boost to Overwhelm, making it easy to execute multiple enemies in a single cast. |
Tips & Tricks
- • reflects the damage of the projectile it hits, so use it against high-damage ultimates like Ezreal or Lux.
- • only hits targets with at least one stack of Overwhelm—always land a or auto first.
- •Your projectiles from abilities help with waveclear; use then auto the backline minions to clear them instantly.
- •The center of is a root, but the edge is just a slow—always aim slightly ahead of the target's path.
- • stacks infinitely, making Mel one of the best scaling mages for late-game tank shredding.
- •Use the movement speed from to reposition for a better angle, not just for defense.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Using too early in a fight.→It deals very low damage without Overwhelm stacks and you miss the execute.
- ✕Wasting on low-impact abilities.→You are left with no defense against major CC or high-damage dive attempts.
- ✕Neglecting auto-attacks between spells.→You fail to use the projectiles, significantly slowing down your stack generation.
- ✕Overextending to land .→Mel is very squishy and lacks a dash; if you step too far forward, you will be collapsed on.
- ✕Using only for damage.→You lose your only reliable self-peel and become an easy target for the enemy jungler.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached