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Zilean vs Mel MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Mel

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) bombs to zone Mel and control the wave, forcing her to dodge or lose CS.
Exploit Mel's reliance on projectile trades by baiting her (W) before committing spells.
Prioritize speeding your ADC with (E) to kite Mel's poke and punish her low mobility.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions or slowed targets to maximize stun threat.
Use (E) speed to control trade distance and disengage if Mel readies (E) root.
Punish (W) cooldown by timing bombs and ADC damage when reflect is down.

Danger windows

Respect (W) reflect; avoid throwing key projectiles into it.
Beware (E) root setup for poke; maintain spacing to avoid lockdown.
Track (R) global mark detonation; avoid low-health fights when marks are stacked.

Early game

Track level 2 to land double bombs and speed for early trade windows.
Avoid throwing single bombs without ADC follow-up to prevent wasting cooldowns.
Use early wave control to keep bombs effective and deny Mel free poke angles.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks bomb plus speed combo; contest wave only if ADC can follow.
Level 3 grants (W) for double bomb resets; use around brush and ADC synergy.
Level 6 (R) changes all-ins; save revive for enemy burst or committed dives.

Win conditions

Control lane with bomb zoning and speed windows to deny Mel's poke and force resets.
Use (R) to negate Mel's burst or dives, turning fights in your favor.
Coordinate with your ADC to kite and punish Mel's cooldowns, securing lane priority and map pressure.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup