Mel vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mel vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to reflect Aurelion Sol's main projectile poke and punish his trades.
Pressure early with poke to deny Aurelion Sol's safe farming and scaling.
Keep the wave manageable to prevent Aurelion Sol from roaming and stacking his ultimate.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing root to set up poke and apply marks.
Use reactively to punish Aurelion Sol's projectile spells and turn damage back on him.
Do not waste early to avoid vulnerability to his poke bursts.

Danger windows

You are vulnerable when is down, as Aurelion Sol's projectile poke becomes unsafe to contest.
Missing root exposes you to direct engage or poke without peel.
Avoid using without sufficient marks or enemy low health to prevent wasted cooldown and counterplay.

Early game

Start by thinning the wave with to chip Aurelion Sol before level 6.
Hold to reflect key projectile spells like or for strong trades.
Avoid extended trades if root misses, as you lack mobility to escape counters.

Power spikes

Level 6 is your major spike to finish marked, low-health targets decisively.
First completed mage item boosts your poke and burst, letting you pressure waves and trades more confidently.
Respect Aurelion Sol's late-game spike after 75+ Stardust stacks and completion, increasing his roaming and teamfight threat.

Win conditions

Consistently land roots to set up poke and stack marks on Aurelion Sol.
Use to negate and punish Aurelion Sol's key projectile spells, winning trades.
Finish marked, low-health Aurelion Sol targets with to secure kills and snowball lane pressure.

Tactical tip

For Mel vs Aurelion Sol, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.