Ryze vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze must manage his short range against Mel's poke and projectile reflect by controlling wave and mana carefully.
Focus on stable farming and safe spell rotations to reach your scaling power spikes while avoiding giving Mel easy poke windows.

Trading pattern

Trade by applying E and Q in short bursts, holding W to root Mel if she commits or to punish after Mel's Mel W cooldown.
Avoid casting key spells into Mel W; bait it out before engaging with your full rotation.
If Mel misses Mel E root, use that window to step up with W root and follow-up Q for stronger trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Mel's Mel W is available to reflect your Q and E; avoid committing spells during this cooldown.
Mel's Mel E root sets up her poke; respect her engage range after she lands it.
Mel R is dangerous when you are marked and low health; avoid overextending in those states.

Early game

Avoid stepping forward to apply E and W without mana or spacing, as Mel's Mel W can punish your projectiles.
Use controlled E and Q poke when Mel's Mel W is down to chip her safely.
Prioritize farming and wave control over early all-ins since Mel has medium early agency and poke pressure.

Power spikes

Your major spikes are first mana/AP item and level 6 R for map plays.
Respect Mel's level 6 Mel R spike, especially when she has marks on you for lethal burst.
Mel's first completed mage item increases her poke threat; avoid extended trades when she has it.

Win conditions

Win by safely farming to your item spikes and using waveclear to deny Mel roam opportunities.
Use W root to punish Mel when she overcommits or after Mel W cooldown.
Leverage R to create side pressure and force fights on your terms once you have wave control.