How to Play Noxus Mel
A stage-by-stage plan for Noxus Mel : opener, when to level and roll for Mel , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 51.0%
- Avg place
- 4.47
- 1st place
- 8.0%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 535
How to level and roll with Noxus Mel
2-cost rerollNoxus Mel is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Sion reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Sion hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Sion hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Mel . |
Noxus Mel early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Noxus Mel yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Mel .
Rolling odds for Noxus Mel
Your 3-star targets are Sion. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Noxus Mel positioning
A starting board for Noxus Mel . Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Mel on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Mel and Draven across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ambessa, Swain, and Darius hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Darius in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Noxus Mel
Strengths
- Big power spike once Sion hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Mel and Ambessa) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Needs Mel and Ambessa at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Sion
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Sion are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Radiant Archangel's Staff, Archangel's Staff, and Blue Buff on Mel .
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Noxus Mel .
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How to play Noxus Mel – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Noxus Mel ?
Noxus Mel is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Sion reach 3 stars. Corner Mel on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Radiant Archangel's Staff, Archangel's Staff, and Blue Buff on Mel .
When should I roll down for Noxus Mel ?
Noxus Mel doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Sion are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Sion?
Slow roll for Sion at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Noxus Mel a reroll comp?
Yes. Noxus Mel wants Sion at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Noxus Mel ?
Corner Mel on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Mel and Draven across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ambessa, Swain, and Darius hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Darius in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Noxus Mel ?
Noxus Mel has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Mel .