Mel TFT Build
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5 CostBest Mel build for TFT Set 16 with 70.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Morellonomicon, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Blue Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Mel builds: Adaptive Helm, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin (70.15% top four rate, +5.56% difference); Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet (69.57% top four rate, +4.98% difference); Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (67.36% top four rate, +2.77% difference)
Mel Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Mel in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and B.F. Sword are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Mel 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Mel ?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Mel , appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hextech Gunblade, which are core items for maximizing Mel 's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Mel , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Blue Buff, Void Staff, Archangel's Staff, which are core items for maximizing Mel 's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Mel , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Mel 's effectiveness.
Mel Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Mel 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Tear of the Goddess to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Mel 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Mel in Set 16
RecommendedMel is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Mel achieves up to +5.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 64.6%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Mel provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Mel Itemization in Set 16
Mel 's optimal items provide +5.6% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Itemized Mel achieves 15.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Mel has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Mel Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Mel itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Mel has a base top four rate of 64.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Mel item build achieves a 70.1% top four rate, representing a +5.6% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Mel achieves 66.4% top four rate (+1.8% vs base) with 3.67 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Mel achieves a 15.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Mel a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Mel
- When Mel fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Mel 's best items
- When Mel is your primary late-game carry option
✗When NOT to Itemize Mel
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Mel 's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Mel Items in TFT Set 16
The best Mel item is Morellonomicon with a 71.62% win rate (+7.03% vs base), 16.74% first place rate, and 3.23% pick rate. The most popular is Adaptive Helm with a 14.88% pick rate and 65.50% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Mel items are Morellonomicon, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Blue Buff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 71.62% | +7.03% | 16.74% | 3.23% | 1,170 | ||
| B | 69.74% | +5.15% | 14.49% | 5.13% | 1,857 | ||
 | B | 68.81% | +4.22% | 14.55% | 8.54% | 3,091 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 68.76% | +4.17% | 16.36% | 6.47% | 2,343 | |
| 5 | | B | 68.14% | +3.55% | 16.80% | 5.42% | 1,962 | |
| 6 |  | B | 66.17% | +1.58% | 15.25% | 2.96% | 1,070 | |
| 7 | | B | 65.85% | +1.26% | 13.89% | 5.75% | 2,082 | |
| 8 | | B | 65.69% | +1.10% | 15.40% | 11.90% | 4,305 | |
| 9 |  | B | 65.50% | +0.91% | 15.98% | 14.88% | 5,386 | |
| 10 |  | B | 63.59% | -1.00% | 14.62% | 13.26% | 4,798 | |
| 11 | | B | 62.54% | -2.05% | 13.03% | 3.30% | 1,196 |
Best Mel Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Mel artifact item is Statikk Shiv with a 96.30% win rate (+31.71% vs base), 18.91% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Blighting Jewel with a 0.28% pick rate and 62.00% win rate. Wit's End has the highest first place rate at 20.95%. The top three Mel artifact items are Statikk Shiv, Talisman Of Ascension, and Infinity Force.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 96.30% | +31.71% | 18.91% | 0.07% | 27 | ||
| A | 90.00% | +25.41% | 17.85% | 0.03% | 10 | ||
| A | 90.00% | +25.41% | 16.90% | 0.03% | 10 | ||
| 4 | A | 79.17% | +14.58% | 18.71% | 0.07% | 24 | |
| 5 | A | 76.00% | +11.41% | 20.56% | 0.07% | 25 | |
| 6 | A | 72.34% | +7.75% | 18.20% | 0.13% | 47 | |
| 7 | A | 71.43% | +6.84% | 18.58% | 0.21% | 77 | |
| 8 | A | 71.23% | +6.64% | 19.53% | 0.20% | 73 | |
| 9 | A | 68.97% | +4.38% | 17.69% | 0.08% | 29 | |
| 10 | A | 65.33% | +0.74% | 19.83% | 0.21% | 75 | |
| 11 | A | 62.00% | -2.59% | 18.73% | 0.28% | 100 | |
| 12 | A | 55.56% | -9.03% | 20.95% | 0.07% | 27 | |
| 13 | A | 33.33% | -31.26% | 19.01% | 0.03% | 12 |
Best Mel Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Mel radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 100.00% win rate (+35.41% vs base), 14.76% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Adaptive Helm with a 0.17% pick rate and 55.00% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Mel radiant items are Radiant Crownguard, Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Radiant Blue Buff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100.00% | +35.41% | 14.76% | 0.03% | 10 | ||
| B | 89.47% | +24.88% | 14.47% | 0.05% | 19 | ||
| A | 86.54% | +21.95% | 19.00% | 0.14% | 52 | ||
| 4 | B | 84.91% | +20.32% | 15.61% | 0.15% | 53 | |
| 5 | A | 84.21% | +19.62% | 17.96% | 0.05% | 19 | |
| 6 | A | 84.21% | +19.62% | 18.94% | 0.05% | 19 | |
| 7 | A | 80.00% | +15.41% | 19.40% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 8 | B | 78.05% | +13.46% | 16.30% | 0.11% | 41 | |
| 9 | A | 76.47% | +11.88% | 19.08% | 0.05% | 17 | |
| 10 | A | 75.61% | +11.02% | 19.14% | 0.11% | 41 | |
| 11 | A | 75.00% | +10.41% | 16.95% | 0.06% | 20 | |
| 12 | A | 72.88% | +8.29% | 23.18% | 0.16% | 59 | |
| 13 | B | 66.00% | +1.41% | 17.19% | 0.14% | 50 | |
| 14 | B | 57.69% | -6.90% | 14.04% | 0.14% | 52 | |
| 15 | B | 57.14% | -7.45% | 14.55% | 0.10% | 35 | |
| 16 | B | 55.00% | -9.59% | 16.01% | 0.17% | 60 |
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Mel Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mel 's best build in Set 16?
The best Mel build in Set 16 is Adaptive Helm, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Spear of Shojin with a 70.15% top four rate, 15.42% first place rate, and 3.58 average placement. This build is picked 1.12% of the time.
What is the best item for Mel ?
The best item for Mel is Morellonomicon with a 71.62% win rate. This item is picked 3.23% of the time and has won 838 matches across 1,170 games.
Which item is most popular on Mel ?
Adaptive Helm is the most popular item on Mel with a 14.88% pick rate. This item maintains a 65.50% win rate and has been used in 5,386 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Mel ?
The top 3 items for Mel are Morellonomicon, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Blue Buff with an average win rate of 70.06%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Mel item builds have?
The Mel item builds are based on 29,260 total matches. Morellonomicon has the most wins with 838 victories.
Should I always build Morellonomicon on Mel ?
While Morellonomicon has the highest win rate at 71.62%, the best Mel build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Morellonomicon, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Blue Buff as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Mel in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Mel in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Mel 's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Mel 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Mel in TFT?
When playing Mel in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Mel 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Mel 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Mel in TFT Set 16?
Mel is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Mel 's best item build achieves a +5.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 64.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Mel a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Mel is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Mel achieves +5.6% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Mel 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Mel achieves an average top four rate of 66.4% in TFT Set 16, which is +1.8% compared to the base rate of 64.6%. The best Mel item build reaches 70.1% top four rate with a 3.58 average placement.
What is the best Mel emblem?
The best Mel emblem is Zaun Emblem with a 76.47% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 17 matches.
What is the top Mel radiant item?
The top Mel radiant item is Radiant Hand of Justice with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Mel artifact?
The best Mel artifact is Statikk Shiv with a 96.30% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.07% of the time and has been used in 27 matches.