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Mel vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Anivia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium pressure poke mage who wants to use W to reflect Anivia's key projectiles and E to root for follow-up poke.
Focus on denying Anivia a passive lane by punishing her slow mobility and cooldowns on Anivia Q and W to prevent her from safely farming.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and apply marks before committing.
Use W to reflect Anivia Q for favorable trades and punish her cooldown.
Avoid using W early without an incoming projectile, as Anivia can punish the cooldown with her poke or engage.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down and Anivia can land Anivia Q stun combo.
Missing E root exposes Mel to Anivia's poke and possible follow-up damage.
Anivia R creates zoning that can force Mel into unfavorable positioning or prevent safe trades.

Early game

Use early waves to pressure Anivia and force her to miss Anivia Q, which creates a strong punish window.
Hold W to reflect Anivia Q and punish her when it is on cooldown.
Avoid overcommitting if E misses, as Anivia can punish Mel's low mobility.

Power spikes

Mel's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item for burst and finishing marked targets.
Respect Anivia's level 6 and Lost Chapter spike which strengthens her waveclear and zoning, making her harder to pressure.
W timing is a critical power spike for Mel to swing trades by reflecting key enemy projectiles.

Win conditions

Win by punishing missed Anivia Q with E root and follow-up poke to build marks.
Use W to reflect key Anivia projectiles and deny her poke to control lane pressure.
Finish marked low-health targets with R to secure kills and snowball lane advantage.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup