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Veigar vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Mel

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Veigar is a scaling burst mage who needs a calm lane to safely farm Q stacks and reach level 6 without losing tempo.
Avoid giving Mel passive poke windows by managing wave control and respecting her projectile reflect (Mel W).

Trading pattern

Use E (E) to trap Mel when she moves predictably or after she wastes Mel W.
Punish Mel when Mel E misses or Mel W is on cooldown by landing cage and following up with burst.
Avoid trading when Mel's W is up, as it can reflect your Q and W projectiles back at you.

Danger windows

Veigar is vulnerable when E (E) is down and Mel can root with Mel E or punish with poke.
Mel's W cooldown windows are critical; if W is down, Veigar can safely engage.
Avoid all-ins when Mel has marks and can execute with Mel R, especially after landing Mel E root.

Early game

Focus on farming quietly and stacking Q near safety to avoid Mel's poke and root (Mel E).
Respect Mel's W by not committing key projectiles when it is available to avoid damage reflection.
Avoid pushing too far early to prevent being punished by Mel's poke and root setup.

Power spikes

Veigar's major spikes are level 6 (R) and first mage item plus Q stack growth.
Mel's major spikes are level 6 (Mel R) and first mage item, which increase her kill pressure.
Respect Mel's power spikes by playing safely and using E defensively to avoid her root and burst.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and stack Q safely to become a lethal burst threat after level 6.
Use E (E) to punish Mel's predictable movement or cooldown mistakes.
Deny Mel free poke by managing wave control and forcing her to waste W before committing to trades.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup