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Orianna vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage who must manage ball position to zone Mel and create teamfight opportunities.
Orianna should maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Mel from safely poking and marking with her projectiles.

Trading pattern

Use ball placement to poke and zone, then shield or speed yourself through return trades to survive Mel's poke.
Respect Mel W timing; avoid casting key projectiles when Mel's W is available to prevent being reflected.
Punish Mel if she uses W early or misses Mel E root by stepping forward for short trades.

Danger windows

Mel is dangerous when W is up to reflect your projectiles; avoid key spells during this time.
Mel E root sets up poke combos; avoid standing still after she uses Mel E.
Mel R is lethal when you are marked and low health; maintain safe health and spacing post-level 6.

Early game

Avoid reckless trades before your Q cooldown resets to prevent being punished by Mel's W reflect.
Use E shield proactively to absorb poke and mitigate Mel's poke damage early.
Focus on controlling the wave and positioning the ball to limit Mel's poke and root setups.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item.
Respect Mel's level 6 R and first item spike as windows where her poke and burst increase.
Orianna's shield and displacement R are key to surviving and turning fights around these spikes.

Win conditions

Control the lane by smart ball placement to zone Mel and deny her poke opportunities.
Punish Mel's W cooldown by engaging short trades when it is down.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to use R for displacement and teamfight impact, securing lane control and roams.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup