Mel vs Ziggs MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mel vs Ziggs

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

This is a ranged poke matchup where Mel must manage W to reflect Ziggs's projectile poke and use E to set up roots for follow-up damage.
Mel should pressure Ziggs by punishing his projectile reliance and avoid giving him safe waveclear and turret poke opportunities.

Trading pattern

Trade by baiting Ziggs to commit key projectiles into W, then follow up with E root and Q poke to build mark pressure.
Avoid using W prematurely to prevent being punished by Ziggs's poke or W repositioning.
Use E to root immobile Ziggs and create windows for burst damage before he can reposition with W.

Danger windows

Mel is vulnerable when W is down, as Ziggs can safely poke and reposition with W.
Missing E roots exposes Mel to Ziggs's poke and displacement, increasing risk of losing trades.
Ziggs's R can finish low-health targets; avoid being marked and low without W ready.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply marks while holding W to reflect Ziggs Q or R for favorable trades.
Avoid overcommitting before landing E roots, as missing it leaves Mel vulnerable to Ziggs's poke and displacement.
Control the wave to deny Ziggs easy waveclear and turret plate damage setups.

Power spikes

Mel's major spikes are level 6 R for mark detonation and first completed mage item to enhance burst and poke.
Respect Ziggs's level 6 R for long-range burst and his first completed poke item that strengthens his waveclear and poke pressure.

Win conditions

Win by landing E roots to set up poke and mark pressure, then use W to reflect key Ziggs projectiles and punish cooldowns.
Use R to finish marked, low-health Ziggs targets after successful poke sequences.
Deny Ziggs waveclear and turret poke by controlling the wave and forcing him to use W defensively.