Mel vs Syndra

Mel
You
VS
Syndra

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 trades through Q poke and W reflecting Syndra's Q back at her, but she has better all-in potential with Q-E stun combo.
  • Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R execute, but Syndra's burst combo can still one-shot you if she lands E stun.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q for poke then immediately auto with passive stacks to maximize Overwhelm application, and save W to reflect her Q back when she tries to trade.
  • Never trade without W available as her Q-E combo will chunk you heavily without the reflection protection.

Wave Control

  • Push waves with Q to build Overwhelm stacks on minions while staying at max range, then look for roam opportunities with your global R.
  • Avoid extended trades in minion waves where Syndra can use spheres for enhanced combos.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste W defensively against her basic Q poke - save it for when she has multiple spheres positioned for a big combo or all-in.
  • Getting caught without W available makes you extremely vulnerable to her Q-E-W-R burst sequence.
Created on 04/02/2026
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