Arcane from Mel is set to release in League of Legends, marking another addition to the TV show. Mel Medarda is a brilliant Piltover councilor in Arcane, and her Summoner’s Rift debut has been on the wishlist of many fans.

One of the main hints behind Mel’s potential arrival was Ambessa’s League of Legends release, who is Mel’s mother. Considering the family ties, most anticipated Mel would soon follow, and Riot Games confirmed the expectations with a cinematic.

When will Mel release in LoL?

Mell will be released on Jan. 23, 2025, in League. This corresponds to patch 25.S1.2 based on LoL’s patch schedule. This will be the second update of this year.

Mel is a mage, and we expect her to have a strong start in the mid-lane, which is often the case with new champion releases.

Mel’s abilities in LoL

Mel is equipped with abilities that can allow a mage to shine in the mid-lane. Her kit is backed by a strong passive. There are also a few defensive additions to Mel’s tool kit, which can help her retreat to safety in movements of danger.

• Passive — Searing Brilliance
• Mel gains three bonus projectiles after using an ability, she can hold up to nine projectiles.
• When Mel damages an enemy with a spell or an attack, her target gets applied Overwhelm. This can stack infinitely, and when an enemy receives enough Overwhelm damage, the stacks get consumed to execute the affected champion.
• Q — Radiant Volley
• Mel starts firing projectiles upon casting. These explode around the targeted area and damage the enemies in the parameters.
• W — Rebuttal
• Mel casts a barrier that sends enemy projectiles back to their sources. This allows her to prevent incoming damage while also getting movement speed in the process.
• E — Solar Snare
• Mel casts a radiant orb that roots enemies in its center. The remaining areas slow enemies while dealing damage over time.
• R — Golden Eclipse
• Mel deals damage on enemies affected by Overwhelms without distance limitations. The damage dealt to these enemies is based on the amount of Overwhelm stacks they have.

Who is Mel in League of Legends?

Mel is Ambessa’s daughter in League of Legends. She has been a long-time character in Arcane, where she appeared as a councilor. Unlike some characters in the show, Mel’s been supportive of magic, which complements the fact that she’s a mage in LoL.

One main difference between Ambessa and Mel is their worldview. Ambessa can be considered a warmonger, while Mel favors peaceful approaches.