Yone vs Mel

Yone
You
VS
Mel

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6: You lose trades due to Mel's superior range and Q poke while your gap closers are predictable for her E root.
  • Post-6: You gain kill pressure with R engage potential, but Mel's W can reflect your Q3 knockup and her R execute becomes dangerous.
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How to Trade

  • Look for short trades with E-Q-auto-E back when Mel uses abilities on minions, avoiding extended fights where she can stack Overwhelm.
  • Your best window is after she wastes W defensively, giving you 22 seconds to engage without projectile reflection.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to hit power spikes faster, but be cautious of her Q waveclear advantage.
  • After 6, look to freeze near your tower to set up all-ins where she can't easily escape your R engage.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use Q3 or R predictably when her W is available, as the reflection can turn your engage into her favor.
  • Avoid fighting in minion waves where her Q can hit you through AoE while clearing.
Created on 02/12/2026
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