Akshan vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akshan vs Mel

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Akshan should leverage his high early agency and lane pressure to bully Mel and deny her safe poke and mark setup.
Prioritize snowballing through early pressure and roams to prevent Mel from reaching her poke control and scaling windows.

Trading pattern

Execute short trades using autos and (Q), then reposition immediately with (E) to avoid (E) root and (W) reflect.
Punish Mel if she wastes (W) early by stepping forward for trades before it resets.
Avoid engaging after missing (E) or when (W) is available to prevent being rooted or reflected on.

Danger windows

Respect (W) availability to reflect your projectiles and (E) root that sets up her poke.
Avoid extended trades if you miss (E) engage or if Mel has marks that enable (R) executions.
Hard push and communicate when Mel uses (W) camouflage to prevent losing map pressure to her roams.

Early game

Use the level 2 power spike to combo (Q) plus (E) and punish Mel's limited mobility before she can safely use (W).
Push early waves to limit Mel's poke opportunities and open roam chances with (E).
Bait out (W) reflect before committing to trades to avoid losing damage output.

Power spikes

Exploit level 2 when (Q) and (E) unlock to pressure Mel and force cooldowns.
Respect Mel's level 6 (R) spike by avoiding extended trades if marked or low on health.
After completing your first AD marksman item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence to deny Mel's poke control.

Win conditions

Use (E) to punish Mel's overextensions and create roam pressure to deny her scaling.
Force Mel to waste (W) early, then capitalize with short trades using (Q) and autos.
Reach level 6 and first item spikes to threaten kills, control lane tempo, and prevent Mel from safely marking and poking.