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Mel vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Yasuo

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium agency mage who must manage Yasuo's mobility and projectile-blocking W.
Focus on controlling ranged poke and denying Yasuo easy engage windows by respecting his Yasuo W and dashes.

Trading pattern

Trade by using Q poke and holding W to reflect Yasuo Q tornado or engage projectiles.
Use E to root Yasuo only when you can follow up with Q safely, punishing his mobility cooldown.
Avoid trading when W is down or after missing E, as Yasuo can capitalize with his high mobility and knockup.

Danger windows

Yasuo is dangerous when his second Yasuo Q tornado knockup is ready and Yasuo R can follow up.
Be cautious when Mel's W is down, as Yasuo can engage with less risk.
Missing E or using R without marks exposes Mel to Yasuo's all-in potential.

Early game

Use Q to poke and build marks while holding W to reflect Yasuo Q or tornado.
Avoid wasting E unless confident it will root Yasuo, as missing it leaves you vulnerable to his engage.
Keep wave control to limit Yasuo's E mobility options and punish when his Yasuo W is down.

Power spikes

Mel's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item, enabling strong mark detonation and burst.
Yasuo's major spikes are level 2 access to Q plus E mobility and level 6 R with knockup.
Respect Yasuo's level 2 power spike by avoiding extended trades before W and E are ready.

Win conditions

Win by poking with Q, reflecting Yasuo's key projectiles with W, and rooting with E to set up damage.
Deny Yasuo's mobility by controlling minion waves and punishing when his Yasuo W is on cooldown.
Use R to finish marked, low-health Yasuo targets after successful poke and crowd control.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup