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Mel vs Taliyah MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Taliyah

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel thrives in ranged poke and projectile trades, aiming to punish Taliyah's key spells with W timing.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Taliyah from safely pushing and roaming, denying her ideal lane state.

Trading pattern

Trade by using Q poke after E roots Taliyah, then protect with W against her projectile burst.
Avoid using W prematurely to prevent losing its defensive value against Taliyah's Q.
If E misses, play cautiously as Mel lacks mobility and peel against Taliyah's displacement.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down, as Taliyah can punish with Q poke or W displacement.
Missing E root opens Mel to forced trades or displacement from Taliyah W.
Avoid extended trades if Taliyah's W and E are available and well-timed.

Early game

Use Q to poke and build marks while holding W to reflect Taliyah Q.
Avoid overcommitting before landing E root to set up follow-up damage.
Respect Taliyah's W and E cooldowns; punish when she uses them without follow-up.

Power spikes

Mel's level 6 R is a major spike to finish marked, low-health targets.
First completed mage item boosts Mel's poke and burst potential.
Respect Taliyah's level 6 R for map pressure, which can indirectly affect lane safety.

Win conditions

Win by landing E root to set up Q poke and build marks for lethal R combos.
Use W to reflect Taliyah Q and punish her cooldowns.
Deny Taliyah's push and roam windows by maintaining lane pressure and wave control.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup