Mel vs Yone MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Yone

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Mel is a medium agency ranged mage who wants to control trades by reflecting Yone's key projectiles with W and rooting him with E.
Focus on denying Yone's melee engage by punishing his E + Q combo and preventing him from safely stacking Q for knockup.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E root to set up Q poke and use W to reflect Yone's key projectiles, punishing his aggression.
Avoid using W prematurely; wait for Yone to commit his projectile or Q knockup attempt to maximize reflect value.
If Yone uses E poorly or misses Q knockup, capitalize with aggressive poke and mark pressure before he can reset.

Danger windows

Mel is most vulnerable when W is down and Yone can engage with E + Q knockup combo without reflect punishment.
Avoid standing in engage range after missing E root, as Yone can capitalize on this to all-in.
Yone's R can turn fights instantly; respect its cooldown and avoid committing when he has R available with marks on you.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply marks while holding W to reflect Yone's gap-closing projectiles or Q knockup setup.
Be cautious when Yone uses E to engage; avoid overcommitting if E misses to prevent being vulnerable to his follow-up.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Yone from freely scaling or engaging with his combo.

Power spikes

Mel's major spikes are level 6 R for mark detonation and first completed mage item enhancing poke and burst.
Respect Yone's level 3 power spike unlocking his E + Q combo and W shield, which enables his primary engage and trade pattern.
Yone's first back for attack speed and item spikes like Bork increase his threat; be more cautious around these timings.

Win conditions

Win by landing E root to set up Q poke and build marks, then use W to punish Yone's projectile attempts and deny his engage.
Only use R when Yone is marked and low enough to secure kills or force him out of lane pressure.
Maintain ranged poke and pressure to prevent Yone from safely stacking Q and executing his engage combo effectively.