Ekko vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling burst assassin with low early lane pressure who wants to use short trades and W stuns to create kill opportunities.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Mel room to poke safely and build mark stacks for her R.

Trading pattern

Initiate short trades with Q and E to burst quickly, then back off using your passive movement speed.
Time W stuns to punish Mel's projectile spells if she uses Mel W early or misses Mel E.
Avoid engaging if your Q misses or Mel W is available to reflect your damage back.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Mel's Mel W is up as it can reflect your Q and E bursts.
Avoid trading when Mel's Mel E root is off cooldown and can set up follow-up damage.
Pre-6 you are vulnerable to Mel's poke and root combo; play safe until you gain your R.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Mel's poke and root can punish your lower early agency.
Use level 3 power spike to start short Q-E trades and threaten W stuns when Mel's W is down.
Respect Mel's Mel W reflect and Mel E root by baiting and dodging before committing to trades.

Power spikes

Your level 3 unlocks your Q-W-E combo with dash and stun threat; use this to pressure Mel.
Level 6 R gives you a safety net to dodge Mel's burst and reset fights.
Mel's level 6 R is a strong finish tool when you are marked and low; avoid extended trades when she has marks.

Win conditions

Use short trades with Q and E combined with well-timed W stuns to punish Mel's cooldowns and poke attempts.
Deny Mel the chance to safely mark you by dodging Mel E and baiting Mel W before engaging.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to outburst Mel, using R to survive her all-ins and reset fights.