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Talon vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Talon vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Talon is a mobile AD assassin who wants to push the wave to create roam opportunities and avoid prolonged visible lane presence.
Talon should pressure Mel early to deny her ranged poke setup and prevent her from safely marking for R damage.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing W to apply bleed, then threaten Q follow-up while respecting Mel W cooldown.
Avoid casting Q when Mel W is up since it can reflect your projectile back.
Punish Mel if she wastes Mel W early or misses Mel E root by engaging quickly before she recovers.

Danger windows

Respect Mel W cooldown as it can turn your Q against you and punish aggressive trades.
Mel E root sets up her poke; avoid standing still after she lands it.
Mel R is dangerous when you are marked and low health; avoid extended fights after she applies marks.

Early game

Use level 2 Q plus W to pressure Mel and force her to use Mel W defensively.
Avoid extended trades when Mel has Mel W ready to reflect your Q projectile.
Push the wave to enable roaming with E and reduce Mel's poke effectiveness.

Power spikes

Talon's major spikes: level 2 Q+W pressure, level 6 R burst and stealth, and first lethality item.
Mel's major spikes to respect: level 6 Mel R mark detonation and Mel W projectile reflect availability.

Win conditions

Push the wave to unlock E mobility for roams and map pressure.
Use R stealth and burst to all-in Mel when Mel W is down and Mel E root is on cooldown.
Deny Mel's poke by forcing her to waste Mel W and avoid giving her safe mark stacks for R damage.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup