Twisted Fate vs Mel
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You struggle in early 1v1s due to her superior range and Q poke damage, but can survive through Q waveclear and W card cycling for sustain.
- Post-6 you lose direct 1v1s to her R execute potential, but your R provides superior map impact and roaming opportunities.
How to Trade
- Use Q to match her waveclear and avoid extended trades, focusing on short W-enhanced auto trades when she wastes abilities.
- Your best trading windows come when her W is on cooldown, as you can land full Q damage without reflection risk.
Wave Control
- Focus on fast clearing waves with Q to enable roam timers with R, as you cannot match her in extended laning phases.
- Look for bot lane R ganks when she's pushed up, leveraging your global presence advantage over her artillery focus.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to out-trade her in extended fights when she has Overwhelm stacks built up, as her execute threshold becomes dangerous.
- Avoid using Q aggressively when her W is available, as the reflected damage combined with her follow-up can turn trades heavily against you.
Reviewed by coach Yi Xing
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on 12/09/2025