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Mel vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Azir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel aims to pressure Azir early to disrupt his slow scaling and soldier setup.
Manage W carefully to counter Azir's projectile poke and avoid giving him free trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root followed by Q poke to apply marks and pressure Azir.
Use W reactively to punish Azir's key projectile spells, especially his Q repositioning.
Avoid wasting W early; capitalizing on its cooldown punishes Azir's poke heavily.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down and Azir can safely poke with soldiers.
Missing E opens Mel to Azir's soldier DPS and potential all-ins.
Azir's R up creates a threat window to disengage or isolate Mel if she overcommits.

Early game

Use Q poke and E root to challenge Azir before he can safely position soldiers.
Hold W to reflect Azir's Q or W for favorable trades.
Avoid extended fights if E misses to prevent Azir's counter-engage with soldiers.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a strong finishing tool when Azir is marked and low.
Mel's first mage item boosts her poke and burst potential significantly.
Respect Azir's level 6 R for disengage and displacement that can ruin trades or all-ins.

Win conditions

Deny Azir calm farming by aggressive poke and punishing his soldier placement with W.
Use E root setups to land Q poke and build marks before committing with R.
Force Azir to use E or R defensively, then capitalize on cooldown windows to pressure or all-in.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup