Galio vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel

Galio vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Use your W and E to punish Mel when she tries to enter your engage range for poke or root setups.
Pressure the wave moderately to create opportunities for roams and to avoid letting Mel safely mark and poke from range.

Trading pattern

Trade briefly with Q and passive, then punish Mel if she wastes Mel W by engaging with W and E for layered CC.
Respect Mel W cooldown; avoid casting key projectiles when it is available to prevent damage reflection.
Use E to interrupt Mel's Mel E root attempts or to engage when she is vulnerable after missing Mel E.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your W or E are down, as Mel can safely poke or root you with Mel Q and Mel E.
Avoid extended trades if Mel's Mel W is up to prevent damage reflection punishing your abilities.
Mel R can be deadly if you or your allies are marked and low; avoid clumping or overextending in those moments.

Early game

Focus on short trades using Q and passive, holding W to taunt Mel if she steps too close.
Avoid chasing Mel after she uses Mel E, as she can root and counterpoke if you overcommit.
Push or keep wave neutral to enable timely roams with R around level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 R is your major power spike for impactful roams and teamfight presence.
First durability or AP utility item increases your survivability and trading potential.
Respect Mel's level 6 Mel R spike, especially when she has marks on you or allies for lethal follow-up.

Win conditions

Deny Mel safe poke by forcing short trades with W and E, punishing her when Mel W is down.
Use wave control to create roam opportunities and impact side fights with R.
Absorb Mel's magic damage and crowd control to protect your team and enable your engage and peel potential.