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Aurora vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurora vs Mel

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use mobility and burst to punish (W) cooldown and avoid her projectile reflect.
Deny Mel free poke by forcing her to waste (W) or miss (E) roots.
Prioritize level 6 and first AP item spikes to outburst Mel and pressure lane control.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) then (E) repositioning, but avoid when (W) is up.
Punish Mel after she expends (W) or misses (E) by stepping forward aggressively.
Avoid extended trades if (W) is ready or your (E) is likely dodged.

Danger windows

Respect (W) availability as it can reflect your key projectiles and punish trades.
Avoid standing still against (E) root which sets up dangerous poke follow-ups.
Beware of (R) detonation on marked low-health targets, especially post-level 6.

Early game

Avoid reckless (E) usage early since it's easy to dodge and punished by (W).
Look for short trades with (Q) and (E) only when (W) is down.
Respect Mel's poke range and cooldowns to avoid unnecessary damage early.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for high mobility and burst to secure picks or roams.
After first AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently to force respect.
Track Mel's level 6 (R) to avoid risky trades when she can detonate marks.

Win conditions

Exploit (W) cooldown to engage with burst and mobility for kills or roams.
Force Mel to waste (W) or miss (E) roots to reduce her poke threat and gain lane priority.
Reach level 6 and first AP item to outburst Mel, snowballing lane control into map pressure.

Tip: For Aurora vs Mel, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup