Will Mel Medarda be the next League of Legends champion?

Arcane has finally concluded with its second and final season and fans worldwide are already anticipating the next project. While fans can expect more regions to get the Piltover and Zaun treatment, including Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia, future shows aren't the only things affected by Arcane’s success. On the contrary, players may see someone from the show make an appearance in League of Legends soon.

We are, of course, talking about Mel Medarda potentially coming to League of Legends as a playable champion. Today, we’ll dive into everything we know about this, including whether the story has any merit and the types of abilities and general play style players can expect from the Arcane character if she turns into a champion.

So, without any more delay, here’s everything we know about whether Mel Medarda from Arcane will come to League of Legends as a playable champion.

Will Mel be the First League Champion from Arcane?

Mel Medarda’s potential debut as the new League of Legends champion is creating a buzz. Recent leaks are hinting towards her being the first new champion of 2025, and although Riot Games hasn't given much confirmation, we have some solid information regarding potential details. Rumors are hinting that she will be a mage having some placeholder abilities. It also looks like Mel will bring something fresh to the table with a support-style playstyle.

The most likely release slot for her would be early 2025, and it looks like going forward, the Medarda family is going to have a major role in the game. Mel’s mother, Ambessa Medarda, is also expected to debut as a bruiser tank sometime around this window, which will give the fans a taste of the Medarda family’s lore before Mel officially arrives. 

Both characters will potentially tie into the thematic seasons coming in 2025, which are rumored to focus on Piltover, Demacia, and Targon. If this is true, Mel’s arrival could also open the door for a lot more champions from Arcane to eventually come to the game in the future, which leaves fans very excited.

Mel’s Lore: Her Journey in Arcane Seasons 1 and 2

Mel Medarda’s story in Arcane revolves around the character’s journey of growth, political strategy, and tons of self-discovery, starting right in the Medarda family of Noxus. She grew up in the heart of an empire at war, where she was heavily driven by her mother Ambessa, and the ruthlessness of Noxus.

Instead of embracing the warrior legacy of her family, she chose to break away from all the violence and became a diplomat and pacifist. This led to her exile in Piltover, where she would be left in charge of her family’s business interests. Mel eventually began to carve out a powerful role for herself.

In Season 1, Mel’s rise in Piltover is an impressive feat, becoming the richest person in the city, despite being still seen as the poorest Midarda when compared to her family’s enormous wealth. Mel plays a huge role in nourishing Jayce Talis and supports his work with Hextech, a groundbreaking fusion of science and magic. Despite being slightly manipulative, Mel’s ultimate goal is still leading Piltover into a brighter future.

In Season 2, Mel reveals her magical abilities, which shifts her from a political figure to a magical force. The golden shimmer that saved her during Jinx’s attack in Season 1 is revealed to be linked to her powers that manifest as protective shields and energy constructs. She becomes involved with the Black Rose, who are interested in her magical abilities. 

She can also sense the inner selves of other people, and bend their magic to her will. Mel eventually learns to use her powers to defend herself. By the end of the season, she stands as a protector of Piltover’s future, and her story is set to grow even more in her own potential spin-off.

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How Mel’s Role in Arcane could impact her gameplay

Mel Medarda’s rumored gameplay could focus a lot on team cooperation. Unlike a lot of champions who rely on solo plays, Mel’s abilities could be more tied to how her allies perform. This could add a unique and exciting aspect to teamwork where strategic thinking and coordinated plays would play a key role. With her abilities designed to enhance others, Mel could bring some fresh synergy to team compositions and help key players shine.

She could also redefine the support role: while traditional supports focus on healing, shielding, and vision control, Mel’s kit could require an extra level of timing and coordination. She could have a higher skill ceiling, bringing a more dynamic and team-focused playstyle where support players need to read the game and adapt to their teammates. Her presence could inspire new strategies and compositions leading to more intricate and tactical team play. 

What could Mel’s abilities look like?

Based on what we know, Mel’s abilities could take on a blend of mage and enchanter support roles with a focus on protective and reflective powers. Players and fans of the show have already started working on potential details based on her role in the show.

One common theory is that she will have a shield that not only absorbs damage but also reflects projectiles back at her enemies, similar to Senna’s ultimate. This would align with what we saw in the show and would make her a champion with great offense and defense. After all, we doubt anyone who watched Arcane forgot what happened to Maddie, one of the most hated characters in the show.

Another popular concept is a potential “mage form” transformation, where her abilities get a temporary buff. In this form, she could reflect the damage dealt within her aura, which would impact both enemies and allies. This could be a clutch play in high-pressure situations and would provide great utility.

FAQs

Will Mel Medarda be the only character from Arcane to come to League of Legends?

No. Ambessa is also confirmed to be coming to League of Legends as a playable champion, so Mel won’t be the only one. However, she could potentially be the first character from Arcane to come to League of Legends. 

Additionally, it’s unknown if Riot Games will add more characters to the game. For example, Sevika is a fan-favorite character from the series who definitely has the abilities and potential to become a champion. This would also help players learn more about the character and what she does after the events of the show.

Did Mel die in Arcane?

No, she didn’t. While she did get kidnapped by the Black Rose, she eventually returned to Piltover to defeat Ambessa once and for all.