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Syndra vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Mel

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage who must use Q and W to control space and poke while preparing E for stuns.
She should pressure Mel to deny her scaling and avoid giving Mel a passive poke lane.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W, holding E to punish Mel's overcommit or root setups.
Avoid casting key spells when Mel's W is available to prevent projectile reflect.
Use E to stun when Mel is marked or has committed, then follow with R burst for all-in windows.

Danger windows

Syndra is most vulnerable when E is on cooldown, lacking escape and hard CC.
Mel's W can punish Syndra if key projectiles are cast into it, so respect W availability.
Mel's R is dangerous when Syndra is marked and low health; avoid extended trades then.

Early game

Focus on using Q and W to poke Mel and keep her from safely applying marks.
Avoid committing if E (E) is down, as Syndra is immobile and vulnerable.
Respect Mel's W timing to avoid having key projectiles reflected back.

Power spikes

Syndra's major spikes are level 6 (R) and first completed mage item.
Mel's major spikes are level 6 (Mel R) and first completed mage item, which Syndra must respect.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 Q upgrades increase poke frequency and threat but come later.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to control lane and zone Mel from safely applying marks.
Look for E stuns into R burst when Mel's W is down or after she misses E.
Punish Mel's cooldowns and avoid giving her space to build marks and use R effectively.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup