Recently, a video from the PBE appeared online showcasing the abilities of a new League of Legends character — Mel Medarda. In addition to demonstrating her unique gameplay style, players saw the new Arcane Councilor Mel skin, inspired by Mel's image from the popular series "Arcane," where she is depicted as a counselor.

This news has sparked great interest among fans, as Mel is not only connected to the iconic series but also has the potential to become a key figure in the mid-lane, adding diversity to player compositions and strategies.

Who is Mel Medarda?

Mel Medarda is a character from the "Arcane" series, which takes place in the League of Legends universe. In the series, she is portrayed as an influential and strategically-minded politician actively involved in the life of the city Piltover. Her character is memorable for its vivid charisma, complex nature, and striking style.

The Arcane Councilor Mel skin strengthens the link between the game and the series, giving players the chance to experience the "Arcane" atmosphere directly in a match. The skin's design replicates recognizable elements of Mel's appearance and attire, which have become trademarks of her character.

Mel Medarda's Abilities

The spotlight is on the abilities of this new hero, which make her a unique champion with potential for strategic decisions:

• Blazing Light (passive ability): Upon casting a spell, her next attack fires 3 projectiles (maximum of 9). Damage from spells or attacks applies "Lethal Trace" to enemies, which stacks infinitely. When a target's health threshold drops too low, the "Lethal Trace" will instantly kill the target after Mel's attack, consuming all stacks.
• Radiant Volley (Q): Activates a Volley of fire projectiles exploding around the target, dealing damage to all within the impact area.
• Soul Reflection (W): The barrier blocks any damage and reflects one enemy ability back to them, also increasing movement speed.
• Solar Beam (E): A sphere immobilizes an enemy at its center and inflicts periodic damage, slowing other nearby targets.
• Golden Eclipse (R): Irrespective of the distance, it deals damage to all enemies marked with "Lethal Trace." The damage increases with the stacks of the Passive Ability. The damage from "Lethal Trace" stacks grows with the ability level.

The introduction of Mel Medarda in League of Legends is not just a new champion but a significant step in uniting the game with the "Arcane" universe. Mel promises to be not only an interesting gameplay element but also a bridge between media formats, making the League of Legends universe even more vibrant and multifaceted.