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Taliyah vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah

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Mel

Taliyah vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Taliyah controls the mid wave with Q poke and punishes Mel's forward movement through W and E.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Mel from safely setting up her projectile trades and marking you for R.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and keep W and E ready to punish Mel's predictable movement or if she uses Mel W early.
Respect Mel W as it can reflect your projectiles; avoid committing spells when Mel W is available.
Engage short trades when Mel E is on cooldown or missed, using W to displace her through E zone for strong damage.

Danger windows

Taliyah is vulnerable when W and E are down, as Mel can safely engage or root with Mel E.
Avoid extended trades if Mel's Mel W is available to reflect your projectiles.
Beware when Mel has marks and health low enough to threaten with Mel R detonation.

Early game

Use Q to poke and chip Mel early while holding W and E to punish her attempts to trade or root you with Mel E.
Avoid wasting W before Mel commits her projectile spells to prevent losing your main setup tool.
Push when safe to create roam opportunities and deny Mel easy mark stacking from range.

Power spikes

Level 6 R grants Taliyah major map pressure and roaming potential.
First completed mage item improves Taliyah's poke and wave control reliability.
Respect Mel's level 6 R as a threat when she has marks and health advantage.

Win conditions

Control the wave with Q and punish Mel's attempts to engage through E and W cooldowns.
Use W displacement into E slow to trap Mel and force short trades.
Push mid wave to create roam pressure and deny Mel safe mark stacking and poke opportunities.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup