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Mel vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Naafiri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium agency mage who must manage Naafiri's all-in threat by denying her clean W engages.
Prioritize holding W to reflect Naafiri Q poke and punish her committed W dashes to maintain lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Trade by poking with Q and holding W to reflect Naafiri Q for favorable trades.
Punish Naafiri when she uses W into your crowd control or when her Q poke is on cooldown.
Avoid extended trades if E misses, as Naafiri's mobility and all-in threat increase without your root control.

Danger windows

Be cautious when W is down, as Naafiri can safely commit W engages and burst trades.
Avoid standing in range after missing E, as Naafiri can capitalize on your lack of root control.
Naafiri's R active with pack and low health targets marks a lethal all-in window to respect.

Early game

Use Q poke early to apply pressure and mark Naafiri before she commits with W.
Avoid using W prematurely to keep it ready for Naafiri's projectile poke and W engage attempts.
Use E to root Naafiri when she oversteps, setting up Q follow-ups and safe trades.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a major spike to finish marked, low-health Naafiri targets.
Mel's first completed mage item enhances poke and burst, strengthening trade potential.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 R which empowers her chase and burst, increasing all-in danger.

Win conditions

Win by landing E roots to set up Q poke and build mark pressure before committing with R.
Use W to reflect Naafiri's key projectile spells and punish her cooldowns for short trades.
Deny Naafiri's clean W engages by body-blocking and spacing, forcing her to miss all-in windows.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup