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Naafiri vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri

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Mel

Naafiri vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri aims to chip Mel with Q poke before committing to all-ins using W and R-enhanced chase.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Mel from safely building marks and using W for projectile trades.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q poke to build health advantage before committing with W and E when Mel's Mel W is on cooldown.
Avoid using W into Mel's Mel W projectile reflect or when Mel E root is available.
Use R to chase isolated or low-health Mel targets after successful Q poke and when Mel's defensive tools are down.

Danger windows

Mel's Mel W is active and ready to reflect key projectiles, making W engages risky.
Mel landing Mel E root sets up follow-up poke that can punish Naafiri's all-in.
Mel's R detonates marks on low-health targets, increasing lethality when Naafiri is vulnerable.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply bleed early, forcing Mel to hesitate before using Mel W.
Avoid engaging with W until Mel's Mel W or Mel E root is down to reduce risk of being punished.
Keep the wave in a state that allows safe Q poke and prevents Mel from easily landing Mel E root.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R significantly boosts chase and burst potential.
First lethality item completion enhances Q poke and all-in threat.
Respect Mel's level 6 R, which can finish marked low-health targets globally.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent Q poke to lower Mel's health and force defensive cooldowns.
Commit all-ins with W and R only when Mel's Mel W and Mel E are unavailable.
Snowball kills by isolating Mel during R windows and punishing cooldown mismanagement.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup