Mel vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Qiyana

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel wants to control a ranged poke lane denying Qiyana easy access to terrain for her R and punishing her projectile attempts with W.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Qiyana from freely roaming or setting up burst trades near terrain.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root into Q poke, then use W to reflect Qiyana's projectile bursts for favorable trades.
Punish Qiyana when she uses Qiyana E without lethal threat or when she commits near terrain without escape.
Avoid using W prematurely to prevent Qiyana from baiting it and punishing the cooldown window.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down and Qiyana commits with Qiyana E or terrain-based R.
Avoid standing near walls or brush where Qiyana can maximize R impact and stun potential.
Be cautious after missing E root, as Qiyana can engage directly with her mobility.

Early game

Use Q to poke and mark Qiyana early while holding W to reflect her Qiyana Q or Qiyana E engages.
Avoid committing E unless Qiyana wastes her mobility or key cooldowns, as she can punish missed roots.
Keep the wave manageable to limit Qiyana's access to brush or walls for her element setup.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a major spike to finish marked, low-health Qiyana targets.
Mel's first completed mage item strengthens poke and burst potential.
Respect Qiyana's level 3 power spike when she unlocks full element setup and dash for burst trades.

Win conditions

Win by landing E root setups followed by Q poke to build marks, then use W to negate Qiyana's projectile burst.
Capitalize on Qiyana's poor element choices or cooldowns to trade aggressively.
Use R to finish marked, low-health Qiyana targets and deny her terrain advantage by controlling lane positioning.