Mel vs Smolder
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win early trades levels 1-3 with Q poke and passive-enhanced autos while Smolder is weak and scaling.
- At level 6, you maintain advantage since your R provides global pressure while Smolder's R is primarily defensive utility.
How to Trade
- Trade with Q poke from max range, then use passive-enhanced autos when Smolder steps up for CS.
- Use W to reflect his Q projectiles back at him, turning his poke into your damage while gaining movement speed to disengage.
Wave Control
- Push waves with Q to deny Smolder stacks and roam for R plays, but maintain vision since you're vulnerable to ganks.
- Keep waves in neutral positions when possible to maximize your Q poke range advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W defensively against his basic abilities - save it to reflect meaningful damage or when he commits to extended trades.
- Avoid staying in lane when low HP since Smolder's execute threshold increases with stacks, making you vulnerable to all-ins.
Created on 11/24/2025
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