5 Best Counter Picks Against Mel in League of Legends Mid Lane
Mel's strongest counter picks in League of Legends leverage range advantage, mobility, or strong CC to shut down her early game. Here are the most effective champions to counter Mel in mid lane:
- Taliyah (56.3% WR)
- Long-range Q poke keeps Mel at bay
- Easy CC combo with W when Mel approaches
- Strong roaming potential with Ultimate
- Can farm safely from distance when behind
- Cho'Gath (56.1% WR)
- Health regeneration counters Mel's poke
- Reliable CC with Q
- Can't dodge his abilities easily
- Scales well with tank items
- Veigar (54.6% WR)
- Cage (E) prevents Mel's escape
- Strong scaling into late game
- High burst damage potential
- Can farm safely from range
- Xerath (54.5% WR)
- Outranges Mel completely
- Strong lane harassment
- Can push and poke simultaneously
- Negates her passive auto-attack damage
- Kassadin (54.1% WR)
- Q shield blocks Mel's damage
- Strong post-6 all-in potential
- Excellent scaling
- Can chase her down effectively
Key Counter Strategies:
- Avoid letting Mel stack her passive with free auto-attacks
- Pick champions with mobility or long-range abilities
- Focus on shutting her down early
- Build magic resistance if struggling
Mel Medarda from Arcane Council portrait
These counters work best when played by someone familiar with the champion. Focus on your strengths and play around Mel's cooldowns for maximum effectiveness.
