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Mel vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Irelia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium-pressure ranged mage who must manage W to reflect Irelia's key projectile threats and use E to root before committing damage.
Mel should prevent Irelia from freely stacking passive and using Q resets by controlling wave state and spacing carefully.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and mark pressure, then use W to reflect Irelia's key projectiles.
Respect Irelia's Q reset paths on minions and avoid trading when she has passive stacks and E or R available.
Avoid using W prematurely to prevent losing its defensive value against Irelia's burst.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down and Irelia can engage with E stun and Q resets.
When Irelia has passive stacks and R ready, avoid extended trades or standing near low-health minions.
Missing E root opens Mel to Irelia's all-in and stun follow-up.

Early game

Use Q poke to build marks and pressure without overcommitting before E or W are ready.
Hold W to reflect Irelia's engage projectiles, especially Irelia E, to punish her all-in attempts.
Avoid extended trades if E misses, as Irelia's mobility and stun can quickly punish Mel.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a major spike for finishing marked low-health targets.
Mel's first completed mage item boosts poke and burst potential.
Respect Irelia's level 2 with Q and E access and level 6 R for stronger all-in threat.

Win conditions

Win by landing E roots to set up poke and mark pressure, then use W to punish Irelia's projectile engages.
Use R to finish marked and low-health Irelia targets after sustained poke.
Deny Irelia's Q reset paths by wave control and punish her if she Qs forward without reset.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup