Mel vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mel vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel into Cassiopeiamedium

Overview

This is a ranged poke and projectile reflect matchup where you must manage to deny Cassiopeia's key spells and build mark pressure.
Pressure the wave to prevent Cassiopeia from safely farming and setting up extended trades.
Your goal is to poke from range, hold for key projectile trades, and avoid overcommitting before roots or execute.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing roots to set up poke and apply marks before committing.
Hold to reflect Cassiopeia's or , punishing her cooldowns.
Avoid trading when is down or misses, as Cassiopeia can punish with sustained damage.

Danger windows

You are vulnerable when is down, allowing Cassiopeia's projectiles and poison to hit freely.
Missing roots opens you to Cassiopeia's sustained damage and potential all-ins.
Avoid facing Cassiopeia during her window, especially when you are marked and low health.

Early game

Use to poke and apply marks while holding to reflect Cassiopeia's or projectiles.
Avoid missing roots to prevent Cassiopeia from extending trades with repeated damage.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Cassiopeia free farm and poison application.

Power spikes

Level 6 is a major spike to finish marked, low-health targets; track its availability closely.
First completed mage item boosts your poke and burst, increasing pressure on Cassiopeia.
Respect Cassiopeia's level 6 stun window; hold defensive tools for her all-in attempts.

Win conditions

Land roots to set up poke and apply marks for to execute low-health targets.
Use to reflect Cassiopeia's key projectiles and punish her cooldowns.
Deny Cassiopeia extended trades by maintaining poke pressure and interrupting her poison application.