Mel
Mid Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9
C Tier
Win Rate 48.5%
Pick Rate 1.0%
Ban Rate 18.1%
Role Mid
Games 163
Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
RUNES
Items
Starting Items
Build Order
Completed Items
Situational Items
Ability Max Order
Q > E > W
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2
3
4
5
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8
9
10
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12
13
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18
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
Best Matchups
Champion
Score
Game WR
Lane WR
Games
Smolder
373
80%
80%
5
Ahri
13
50%
50%
10
Ezreal
-125
38%
38%
13
TwistedFate
-137
38%
38%
8
Lucian
-347
20%
20%
5
Ashe
-437
12%
12%
8
Worst Matchups
Champion
Score
Game WR
Lane WR
Games
Ashe
-437
12%
12%
8
Lucian
-347
20%
20%
5
TwistedFate
-137
38%
38%
8
Ezreal
-125
38%
38%
13
Ahri
13
50%
50%
10
Smolder
373
80%
80%
5
Best Synergy
More Synergy
Overview
Mel is a ranged mage who excels at controlling fights from a safe distance with consistent spell pressure and utility. She works best when she can shape the pace of a fight before enemies fully commit.
Strengths
- Strong ranged pressure
- Useful utility in teamfights
- Good control over fight pace
- Safe damage from distance
- Strong when protected by frontline
Weaknesses
- Low mobility
- Can be punished by divers
- Needs good spacing and positioning
- Less effective if forced into close fights
- Can struggle when focused early
Early Game
In the early game Mel should focus on safe pressure, wave control, and avoiding risky all-ins. She creates value through control and consistency rather than reckless aggression.
Mid Game
Mid game is where Mel can influence fights more heavily by controlling space and punishing poor enemy positioning. She is strongest when the fight stays organized.
Late Game
In late game Mel should focus on safe sustained contribution and high-value spell usage rather than risky forward plays. Surviving to keep casting is very important.
Tips & Tricks
- Spacing is one of your most important strengths.
- Safe pressure is better than greedy positioning.
- Fight control matters more than panic aggression.
- Play with your frontline and objective setup.
- Value consistency over risky hero plays.