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Mel vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurelion Sol

Mel vs Aurelion Sol

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium-agency poke mage who wants to pressure Aurelion Sol early to deny his scaling and roaming impact.
Focus on using W to reflect Aurelion Sol's main projectile poke and keep lane pressure to prevent him from farming safely.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and apply marks.
Use W reactively to punish Aurelion Sol's projectile spells and turn damage back on him.
Avoid wasting W early to prevent being vulnerable to his poke bursts.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down, as Aurelion Sol's projectile poke becomes unsafe to contest.
Missing E root opens Mel to direct engage or poke without peel.
Avoid using R without sufficient marks or enemy low health to prevent wasted cooldown and counterplay.

Early game

Use early Q poke to chip Aurelion Sol before he can fully use his kit.
Hold W to reflect Aurelion Sol Q or W for favorable trades.
Avoid extended trades if E roots miss, as Mel lacks mobility to escape counter-engage.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a major spike for finishing marked low-health targets.
Mel's first completed mage item increases her poke and burst potential significantly.
Respect Aurelion Sol's late-game power spike when his R upgrades and Rylais is completed, increasing his roaming and teamfight threat.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing E roots to set up poke and stack marks.
Use W to negate and punish Aurelion Sol's key projectile spells, winning trades.
Finish marked and low-health Aurelion Sol targets with R to secure kills and snowball lane pressure.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup