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Hwei vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a long-range artillery mage who must control space with poke and choose the correct E spell to counter Mel's engage and projectile reflect.
Hwei should pressure the lane early to deny Mel a safe scaling poke lane and avoid giving Mel easy W trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by controlling space with Q poke and holding E for defensive CC to counter Mel's E root or W reflect.
Punish Mel's W cooldown by casting key projectiles when it's down.
Avoid committing when Mel's E is up to prevent being rooted and follow-up poked.

Danger windows

Mel is dangerous when W is available to reflect your projectiles, so avoid key spells during this cooldown.
Avoid standing in range after missing E to prevent Mel's root and follow-up poke.
Be cautious when Mel's R can finish marked low-health targets; play around your CC and poke to prevent this.

Early game

Use Q and E spellbook CC to poke and disrupt Mel's root setup before level 6.
Avoid wasting E spell choices that leave you vulnerable to Mel's W reflect or E root.
Keep lane pressure high to prevent Mel from safely marking you for R follow-up.

Power spikes

Hwei's major spikes: level 3 for full spellbook options and level 6 for R all-in power.
Mel's major spikes to respect: level 6 Mel R and W availability for projectile reflect.
Respect Mel's first completed mage item spike as it enhances her poke and burst potential.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and correct E spell choice to control lane and prevent Mel from safely marking you.
Punish Mel's W cooldown windows with aggressive Q and E poke.
Reach level 6 and use R to all-in when Mel is vulnerable or marked for a decisive kill.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup