Ashe vs Mel

Ashe
vs
47.6%

over 166 games

Mel

Skill matchup

Heavy AP damageHigh burstHeavy pokeHeavy CC

Build vs Mel

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Ashe: Hexoptics C44, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards, B. F. Sword, Runaan's Hurricane.

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Hexoptics C44
1
Phantom Dancer
2
Infinity Edge
3

Standard

Berserker's Greaves
4AS
Kraken Slayer
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier71%
FlashHaste18%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Kraken Slayer
Lord Dominik's Regards
B. F. Sword
Runaan's Hurricane
Yun Tal Wildarrows
Mortal Reminder
Guardian Angel
Bloodthirster
Executioner's Calling
Blade of The Ruined King
Mercurial Scimitar
Wit's End
Quicksilver Sash
Maw of Malmortius
Immortal Shieldbow
Stormrazor
66.1% WR56 games
PrecisionPrecision
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Cut DownCut Down
InspirationInspiration
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery
Approach VelocityApproach Velocity
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Mel's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Searing Brilliance (P)

Whenever Mel uses an ability, she gains three bonus projectiles (up to nine maximum) on her next attack.When Mel deals damage through an ability or attack, she applies Overwhelm, which can stack infinitely. If the enemy is hit by Mel with enough Overwhelm damage, the stacks are consumed to execute the target.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
310s38s11s–
68s38s11s2m
96s35s11s2m
116s33s11s1m40
166s26s10s1m20
186s26s9s1m20

Playing as Ashe

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Poke with Volley

    Poke with Volley (W) whenever it's up: it applies the Frost Shot (passive) slow, and its cooldown drops from 18 to 4 seconds as you rank it up.

  2. Kite whoever charges you

    Kite the bruisers who run at you: each auto slows them with Frost Shot (passive), and Ranger's Focus (Q) boosts your attack speed.

  3. Fire your arrow across the map

    Fire Enchanted Crystal Arrow (R) from far away to help another lane: the farther the arrow travels, the longer the stun.

  4. Send your hawk before going in

    Send Hawkshot (E) over an objective or a brush before going in: the hawk reveals the area for 5 seconds, and the spell has two charges.

Playing against Mel

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Dodge her snare's orb

    Dodge the orb of Solar Snare (E): a direct hit roots you, and its aura slows and damages around it.

  2. Don't shoot into her barrier

    If you have projectiles, don't fire them into Rebuttal (W): the barrier reflects champion projectiles back at their caster.

  3. Let her marks expire

    At low health, back off for a few seconds to let Overwhelm expire: with enough stacks, Searing Brilliance (passive) executes you on her next hit.

  4. Jump on her if you can

    If you can engage, jump on her: Mel has no dash or leap, only the move speed Rebuttal (W) gives her.

Patch 16.21.1