Mel Abilities in League of Legends: Complete Champion Skill Breakdown
Mel from Arcane holding glowing device
Mel, daughter of Ambessa Medarda, joins League of Legends as a powerful mage champion following Arcane Season 2. Unlike her warmonger mother, Mel is a peace-seeking character who excels in the mid lane with devastating magical abilities.
Core Abilities
Passive - Searing Brilliance
- Gains three bonus projectiles (max 9) after using abilities
- Applies Overwhelm stacks through abilities and attacks
- Executes enemies when Overwhelm damage reaches lethal threshold
Mel's passive ability illustration
Q - Radiant Volley
- Fires explosive projectiles at target location
- Deals repeated damage in area of effect
Glowing fireball with orange flames
W - Rebuttal
- Increases movement speed
- Creates protective barrier
- Reflects enemy projectiles
- Grants damage immunity
Mel Y gazing down, painted portrait
E - Solar Snare
- Launches radiant orb
- Roots enemies in center
- Deals damage over time
- Slows enemies in area
Golden ring with dark core
R - Golden Eclipse
- Strikes all Overwhelm-marked enemies globally
- Damage increases with Overwhelm stacks
- Scales with ability rank
Background Mel represents a significant addition to League's roster, particularly given her connections to Noxus and the Black Rose organization. Her arrival coincides with the game's current Noxus-themed season, suggesting she'll play a crucial role in upcoming narratives.
Woman with magical glowing palms