League of Legends: Mel Medarda from Arcane Coming to League?

Riot Games may have accidentally revealed a major development for League of Legends. According to multiple sources, a survey sent out to players contained an image of Mel Medarda, a character from Arcane, sparking speculation that she may be joining the champion roster. This surprise follows Riot’s announcement that more Arcane characters would be added to the game.

The image, reportedly part of a recent survey focused on upcoming changes, shows Mel Medarda, the daughter of Ambessa Medarda, who is already confirmed as a future champion. If the leak is real, Mel may soon arrive as a mage, either for the mid-lane or support role, despite not having combat or magical abilities in the first season of Arcane.

Let us break down this leak in detail below and analyze the potential abilities Mel can possess on the Rift.

Mel Medarda’s Character in Arcane

In Arcane, Mel is known for her diplomatic skills and political influence, rather than any fighting prowess. She comes from a powerful family, but unlike her aggressive mother Ambessa, Mel prefers cunning and manipulation to achieve her goals. 

Her background in politics and her artistic talents make her one of the more unique characters in the series. If she survived the rocket attack by Jinx at the end of season one, her inclusion in League of Legends would make sense as part of Riot’s effort to expand the Arcane universe.

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Potential Abilities

Speculation about Mel’s abilities has begun, especially since she never fought in Arcane. Leaks suggest that Riot might be incorporating hextech technology into her kit, possibly giving her mage-like abilities powered by technology. Ideas floating around include a hextech shield, area-of-effect shocks, and even a long-range beam similar to Lux’s ultimate.

It is a common practice in Riot Games to use other League champions’ abilities icons as placeholders during development. In this case, the image shows Mel’s ability icons as Kennen’s W, Lux’s W, Kennen’s ultimate, and Lux's Ultimate. 

This suggests Mel might have a kit with shielding and area-of-effect abilities. She may rely on hextech powers, either developed for her or given to her after an injury caused by the explosion at the end of Arcane’s first season. This can make her a viable champion for mid or support roles.

Related: League of Legends: New Ambessa Updates and Release Date.

Though this leak remains unconfirmed, fans are excited at the prospect of seeing Mel Medarda join League of Legends as a new mage. Her design and personality in Arcane made her a fan favorite, and bringing her to the game would further deepen the connection between the Arcane series and League.