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Mel vs Galio MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Galio

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel wants to control a ranged poke lane, using W to reflect Galio's key projectile spells and E to root for follow-up damage.
Pressure Galio early to deny him safe short-range trades and prevent him from freely scaling or roaming.

Trading pattern

Trade when Galio commits a projectile into W to reflect damage and gain advantage.
Use E to root Galio when he tries to engage, following up with Q for mark pressure.
Avoid trading if W is down or E misses, as Galio can punish with his crowd control.

Danger windows

When Galio's W and E are up, avoid close-range trades to prevent taunt and knock-up combos.
If Galio lands E or W, Mel is vulnerable to follow-up crowd control and burst.
Mel is exposed when W is on cooldown and E misses, as Galio can engage safely.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply marks while holding W to punish Galio's W or Q projectiles.
Avoid engaging when Galio's W and E are available to prevent taunt and knock-up combos.
Keep wave control to limit Galio's roam opportunities and force him to farm under pressure.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a major spike to finish marked low-health targets.
Mel's first completed mage item increases poke and burst potential.
Respect Galio's level 6 R for its knock-up and shield that can turn fights.

Win conditions

Win by landing E roots to set up Q poke and build marks before committing with R.
Punish Galio's projectile spells by timing W to reflect and swing trades.
Deny Galio's short-range engage windows and pressure the wave to limit his roam impact.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup