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Mel vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Kassadin

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel should use ranged poke and W to control trades and deny Kassadin's safe farming before level 6.
Focus on maintaining lane pressure to prevent Kassadin from reaching his scaling breakpoint comfortably.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root followed by Q poke and use W to reflect Kassadin Q when he attempts to trade.
Avoid using W prematurely to prevent Kassadin from punishing its cooldown with Kassadin R engages.
Punish Kassadin's Kassadin R cooldown by stepping forward for trades when it is down.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous after level 6 with Kassadin R up and mana available for repeated short trades.
Mel is vulnerable if W is down when Kassadin uses Kassadin Q and Kassadin R to engage.
Missing E root leaves Mel exposed to Kassadin's Kassadin R all-ins.

Early game

Use Q poke to pressure Kassadin early, forcing him to farm under tower and miss CS.
Hold W to reflect Kassadin's Kassadin Q for favorable trades.
Use E to root Kassadin if he tries to engage after Kassadin Q is down.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R enables lethal trades on marked Kassadin targets.
Mel's first completed mage item increases poke and burst threat.
Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R grants him mobility and burst to respect.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing E roots and Q poke to apply marks, then finish with R when Kassadin is low.
Deny Kassadin safe farming and force him to use Kassadin R defensively before level 6.
Use W to turn Kassadin's Kassadin Q against him and control the lane tempo to delay his scaling.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup