- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 57.1%
- Avg place
- 5.00
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 14
How to level and roll with Noxus Mel
Fast 9Noxus Mel is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Mel . At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-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 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 but roll only enough to stay healthy — the real roll is on 9. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Rebuild gold toward 50 and keep your HP above 40. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Roll down | Level to 9 and roll down for your 5-costs and Mel 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
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
Mel is easiest to find around level 9. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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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 Taric in front of it.
- Split Mel and Draven across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ambessa, Taric, and Swain 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
- Two damage threats (Mel and Ambessa) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Needs Mel and Ambessa at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Weak until level 9 — you need HP to survive the econ phase
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 9 at stage 5-1.
Itemization
Build Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Nashor's Tooth 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 Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Mel . Corner Mel on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Nashor's Tooth on Mel .
When should I roll down for Noxus Mel ?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Noxus Mel finds Mel and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Mel ?
Roll for Mel at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Noxus Mel a reroll comp?
No. Noxus Mel is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Noxus Mel ?
Corner Mel on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Mel and Draven across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ambessa, Taric, and Swain 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 .