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Mel vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali

Mel vs Akali

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel should control the lane with ranged poke and use W to reflect Akali's projectile bursts.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Akali safe windows for Akali W trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and apply marks for R follow-up.
Use W to reflect Akali Q bursts but respect Akali W presence by stepping out or waiting it out.
Punish Akali when her W is down by increasing poke and pressure before she can engage with E.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Akali W is active, as she gains safe extended trades.
Avoid all-ins if W is down but E misses, as Mel lacks peel against Akali's mobility.
Mel is vulnerable when W is on cooldown and Akali can engage directly with E and R.

Early game

Use Q poke early to build marks and pressure Akali before she reaches level 3 power spike.
Hold W to counter Akali's key projectile burst and avoid using it prematurely.
Avoid extended trades when Akali has W available, as she gains safe all-in windows then.

Power spikes

Mel's major spikes: level 6 R and first completed mage item.
Akali's major spikes: level 3 unlock of Q-W-E with W safety and level 6 Akali R.
Respect Akali's level 3 power spike when she can safely trade with W and E.

Win conditions

Win by landing E roots to chain poke and mark Akali for lethal R detonations.
Use W timing to negate Akali's projectile bursts and force her to miss trades.
Deny Akali's safe trading windows by punishing cooldowns on W and forcing short trades at range.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup