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Mel vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar

Mel vs Malzahar

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel thrives in ranged poke lanes where she can punish projectile-reliant champions like Malzahar with W.
Focus on denying Malzahar's passive lane pressure by interrupting his push and avoiding giving him a passive lane state.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and apply marks before committing.
Use W to reflect Malzahar Q for favorable trades and punish his projectile cooldown.
Avoid using W prematurely to prevent being vulnerable to Malzahar's follow-up poke or ultimate.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Malzahar's R is available and he has marks on you for lethal suppression.
Avoid extended trades when W is down, as Malzahar's projectile poke and R become more threatening.
Missing E roots leaves Mel vulnerable to Malzahar's push and potential all-ins.

Early game

Use early levels to push Malzahar under tower by killing Voidlings and applying poke with Q and E.
Hold W to reflect Malzahar Q and punish his attempts to trade with projectiles.
Avoid standing still after missing E to prevent Malzahar from engaging safely.

Power spikes

Mel's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item, enabling lethal mark detonation and stronger poke.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 R suppression as a dangerous lockdown.
W timing is crucial and can decide trades more than raw damage output.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing E roots and follow-up Q poke to build marks for R execution.
Use W to punish Malzahar's projectile spells and create safe windows for poke.
Deny Malzahar's lane push early to prevent him from gaining map presence and control.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup