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Cassiopeia vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cassiopeia

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Mel

Cassiopeia vs Mel

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Control mid-range trades by landing (Q) to poison and force extended (E) trades.
Use (W) to ground and punish Mel's projectile poke and mobility attempts.
Deny Mel's mark pressure by blocking key projectile trades with (W).

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) or (W) to apply poison, then spam (E) for damage.
Hold (W) to block Mel's projectile spells and punish cooldowns.
Avoid trades if (Q) misses or (W) is down to prevent Mel's poke and root follow-ups.

Danger windows

(W) reflects projectiles; avoid committing when it's available.
Be cautious if rooted by (E), as it sets up heavy poke and mark pressure.
Avoid extended trades when marked and low health to prevent execution by (R).

Early game

Prioritize landing (Q) early to apply poison and punish Mel if (W) is wasted.
Avoid standing in (E) root range to prevent Mel's poke setup.
Use (W) to block Mel's key projectiles and force unfavorable trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants strong all-in threat; use it to stun Mel if she faces you.
First mana/AP item boosts sustained damage, enabling more confident extended trades.
Respect Mel's level 6 (R) and item spikes as windows where she can finish marked targets.

Win conditions

Land (Q) to apply poison and force extended (E) trades where Mel can't retaliate.
Use (W) to deny Mel's projectile trades and punish her (W) cooldown.
Leverage level 6 (R) to stun Mel during all-ins, securing kills or forcing summoners.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup