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Qiyana vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Qiyana vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Qiyana needs to manage element swaps and terrain positioning to pressure Mel and avoid her projectile reflect.
Apply lane pressure to deny Mel safe poke and mark stacking, forcing her into risky trades.

Trading pattern

Prepare the correct element with W and use Q to poke or root before committing E for burst when Mel's W is down.
Punish Mel if she wastes W early or misses Mel E root by engaging quickly with E and R near terrain.
Avoid trading when Mel's W is up to prevent projectile reflect damage and counter trades.

Danger windows

Mel is dangerous when W is available to reflect Qiyana's projectiles and punish E engages.
Avoid all-ins when Mel's Mel E root is off cooldown, as she can follow up with poke.
Be cautious when Mel's R is ready and marks are stacked, as she can detonate for burst damage.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to set elements and threaten short burst trades before Mel can safely poke.
Avoid committing E without lethal threat or escape, as Mel's W punishes projectile engages.
Control brush and river terrain to maximize element and R threat around level 6.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Q-W-E combo for burst trades and element control.
Level 6 R R becomes a major threat near terrain and river.
First lethality item completion significantly increases burst potential against Mel's squishiness.

Win conditions

Use element swaps and terrain control to create lethal burst trades and snowball river fights with R.
Punish Mel's cooldowns, especially W and E, by engaging with E and R near terrain.
Deny Mel safe poke and mark stacking by applying pressure and forcing her to waste defensive cooldowns.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup