Diana vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Diana is a medium pressure AP diver who wants to burst Mel quickly with Q+E+W combos.
Focus on denying Mel's poke and mark pressure by forcing short trades and avoiding her projectile reflect timing.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing Q and immediately using E to reset and close distance for burst.
Respect Mel W by not committing key projectiles before it is down to avoid damage reflection.
Punish Mel if she wastes Mel W early or misses Mel E root to all-in with your full combo.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Mel W is up as it can reflect your Q and reduce your burst potential.
Avoid trading if Mel has Mel E available, as the root sets up her poke and mark pressure.
Watch for Mel R detonations on marked low-health targets; avoid extended trades when marks stack.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to execute your full Q-W-E burst trade and pressure Mel before she builds mark stacks.
Avoid extended trades if you miss Q, as Mel can punish your cooldowns and reflect your projectiles with Mel W.
Push wave carefully to prevent Mel from safely poking and marking you from range.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full Q-W-E burst combo with dash reset and shield, increasing kill threat.
Level 6 R (R) enables strong all-ins and teamfight threat; use it to catch marked or low-health targets.
Respect Mel's level 6 Mel R, which detonates marks and can punish you if you are marked and low health.

Win conditions

Win lane by landing Q+E+W combos when Mel's Mel W is down to burst her quickly.
Deny Mel's mark buildup by avoiding her poke and punishing missed Mel E roots.
Use level 6 R to lock down Mel or follow up on her vulnerable moments for kills or roams.