Viktor vs Mel
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you struggle against Mel's superior range and poke potential, as your Q shield isn't enough to mitigate her Q harass consistently.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R zone control, but Mel's W can reflect your E laser back at you, making all-ins risky.
How to Trade
- Use Q for shield when she tries to poke, then look for short E trades when her abilities are on cooldown.
- Your best trading windows come after she uses W defensively, as you can then land guaranteed E damage without reflection risk.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and collecting Hex Fragments rather than contesting waves early, using E to clear from maximum range.
- Once you have E augment, you can match her waveclear and start pressuring her positioning with the delayed explosion.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't try to all-in when her W is available, as she can reflect your E laser and turn your engage against you.
- Avoid using E predictably when she has W up, as the reflection can chunk you significantly and ruin your trading pattern.
Created on 12/07/2025
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