Mel Abilities Revealed: Every Skill in League of Legends Detailed
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 expectations of her being a support, Mel is designed as a formidable mid-lane mage with devastating damage potential.
Here are Mel's abilities in detail:
Passive - Searing Brilliance
- Gains three bonus projectiles on next attack (max 9)
- Applies Overwhelm stacks through abilities and attacks
- Overwhelm can execute enemies when enough damage accumulates
Mel's passive ability illustration
Q - Radiant Volley
- Fires multiple projectiles that explode at target location
- Deals repeated damage in area of effect
Glowing fireball with orange flames
W - Rebuttal
- Grants movement speed
- Creates protective barrier
- Reflects enemy projectiles
- Prevents damage
Mel Y gazing down, painted portrait
E - Solar Snare
- Launches radiant orb
- Roots enemies in center
- Deals damage over time
- Slows enemies in affected area
Golden ring with dark core
R - Golden Eclipse
- Strikes all enemies marked with Overwhelm
- Deals additional damage per Overwhelm stack
- Damage increases with ability rank
- Works regardless of range
Character Background: Unlike her warmonger mother Ambessa, Mel is portrayed as a peace-seeking character. Her introduction is significant for the current season's Noxus theme and her connection to the mysterious Black Rose organization.