Ziggs vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ziggs controls the lane by using long-range poke and waveclear to pressure Mel and deny her safe poke windows.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Mel from comfortably setting up her projectile reflect and mark stacks.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and zone with E to force Mel to waste Mel W or miss her root attempts.
Respect Mel W by avoiding key projectile casts when it is available to prevent damage reflection.
Capitalize on Mel W cooldown windows to land multiple Qs and chip her health before she can retaliate.

Danger windows

Mel is dangerous when Mel W is up, ready to reflect your Q and E projectiles.
Be cautious when Mel lands Mel E root as follow-up poke and Mel R detonation can burst you.
If W is down, Ziggs is vulnerable to Mel's poke and root setups; avoid extended trades then.

Early game

Use Q and E to poke Mel from outside her engage range while holding W to disengage if she tries to close in.
Avoid using W carelessly early to keep your main self-peel tool available against Mel's poke and root setups.
Push waves quickly to limit Mel's ability to safely land E roots and follow-up damage.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 6 R for cross-map damage and first completed mage poke item to increase Q and E threat.
Respect Mel's level 6 Mel R which can finish marked low-health targets and swing trades.
W cooldown is critical for Ziggs both defensively and for turret execute pressure; manage it carefully.

Win conditions

Use superior waveclear and long-range poke to keep Mel low and deny her mark buildup.
Punish Mel's missed Mel E roots and Mel W cooldowns with aggressive Q and E poke.
Convert lane pressure into turret damage using W execute, then leverage objective setups with your poke advantage.