In the upcoming 25.4 update, Riot Games has made changes to the abilities of Mel, the first champion released in 2025. The developers have adjusted her range, projectile speed, and skill parameters, which may affect her effectiveness in battle.

Main Changes

Radiant Volley (Q): Range reduced: 1000 → 950Projectile speed decreased: 5000 → 4500

Rebuttal (W): Duration lowered: 1 sec → 0.75 sec.Cost increased: 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / 0 → 80 / 60 / 40 / 20 / 0Reflected damage reduced: 40 / 47.5 / 55 / 62.5 / 70% → 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60%

Solar Snare (E): Root duration lowered: 1.75 / 1.88 / 2 / 2.13 / 2.25 sec → 1.25 / 1.5 / 1.75 / 2 / 2.25 sec

Golden Eclipse (R): Bonus damage per Stun charge increased: 4 / 7 / 10 (+2.5% AP) → 4 / 7 / 10 (+3.5% AP)

These changes might make Mel less sturdy in trades, but her ultimate now deals more damage, enhancing her late-game potential. How this will affect her popularity and win rate will be revealed in games following the update's release.