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Mel vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Ahri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium-pressure poke mage who must leverage W to counter Ahri's projectile spells and use E to root for follow-up damage.
Mel should pressure Ahri to deny her calm scaling and prevent her from safely using Ahri E for picks.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and apply marks before committing.
Hold W to reflect Ahri Q or W and punish if she commits key projectiles into it.
Avoid trading when W is down or E misses, as Ahri can capitalize with Ahri E or Ahri R.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down, as Ahri can safely use Ahri Q and W for poke.
Missing E root leaves Mel exposed to Ahri E and follow-up damage.
Ahri's R availability creates danger windows for extended picks or roams; punish by pushing wave and taking plates.

Early game

Use Q poke early to build marks and hold W to reflect Ahri Q or W for favorable trades.
Avoid overextending after missing E to prevent Ahri E setups.
Punish Ahri when she uses Ahri Q on the wave by responding with Q poke and W reflect.

Power spikes

Mel's major power spikes are level 6 with R and first completed mage item.
Respect Ahri's level 6 Ahri R power spike which enables her to extend picks or escape.
W timing on key Ahri projectiles can decide trades more than raw damage.

Win conditions

Win by landing E root followed by Q poke to build marks and finish marked low-health targets with R.
Use W to reflect Ahri's projectile spells and punish cooldowns.
Deny Ahri calm scaling by maintaining lane pressure and avoiding giving her safe Ahri E windows.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup