Lux & Ezreal vs Caitlyn & Mel

Lux
You
Ezreal
VS
Caitlyn
Mel

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6 you lose 2v2s due to Caitlyn's superior range and Mel's Q poke matching your waveclear while having better sustain damage.
  • Post-6 you still struggle as Mel's W reflects your R and Q, while Caitlyn can follow up on Mel's E root with her own trap combo.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Look for Q bindings when Mel uses W defensively or is out of position after using Q for waveclear.
  • Your E-auto-passive proc trades work best when Ezreal can follow with Q poke, but avoid extended trades against Mel's stacking passive.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Push waves quickly with E to prevent Mel from stacking Overwhelm on minions, then look for roam opportunities.
  • Avoid slow pushing as Mel's Q waveclear will match yours while building her passive stacks.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never engage with Q when Mel's W is available as she'll reflect it back and gain positioning advantage.
  • Don't use R in teamfights until Mel has used her W, as the reflection can turn the fight against your team.
Created on 03/15/2026
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