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Yone vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who uses E + Q combo to force trades with a planned exit.
Avoid giving Mel a passive lane by applying pressure with your E + Q combo to disrupt her poke and mark buildup.

Trading pattern

Stack Q, use E to gap close and second Q to knock up, then snap back with E to avoid Mel's poke and root setups.
Respect Mel W cooldown; avoid committing key projectiles into it to prevent her reflect.
Punish Mel if she wastes W early or misses Mel E root by engaging quickly with your E + Q combo.

Danger windows

Mel is dangerous when Mel W is up to reflect your projectiles, so avoid using Q recklessly.
Avoid trading when Mel E is available, as the root sets up her poke follow-ups.
Be cautious when Mel R can finish marked low-health targets after sustained poke.

Early game

Play cautiously early as Yone has low agency and Mel has medium lane pressure with ranged poke.
Use level 3 power spike to start short trades with E + Q + W shield combo.
Avoid extended trades before you have your W shield and Q knockup ready.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 unlocks your full Q-W-E trade combo; first back for attack speed items; Bork as a core item.
Respect Mel's level 6 spike with Mel R for mark detonation and her first completed mage item power spike.

Win conditions

Use your E + Q combo to force trades and deny Mel the chance to safely poke and mark you.
Punish Mel's cooldowns on W and E by engaging aggressively during those windows.
Reach your power spikes quickly to outscale her poke and win extended fights with your knockup and displacement crowd control.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup