Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.9%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Azirvs Mel

FMageMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Azir wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Mel based on 28 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Mel matchup.

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Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Azir - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
75.0% WR
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Mel vs Azir matchup - 25.0% win rate
Mel
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Mel Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Mel matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 28
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
6.9
CS / min
7.1
800
DMG / min
856
12,143
Gold / game
12,553
94
Heal / min
78
469
DMG Mitigated / min
421
0.3
CC / min
0.9
69.2%
Early Game WR
30.8%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Azir vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Mel's 25.0%, giving Azir a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mel players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mel leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Mel and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mel away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Azir
7.1Mel
Azir and Mel farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
800Azir
856Mel
Mel deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Azir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Azir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Mel's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,143Azir
12,553Mel
Mel earns 410 more gold per game than Azir, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Mel slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Azir
0.9Mel
Mel provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Azir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Mel coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
563Azir
499Mel
Azir heals and mitigates 64 more damage per minute than Mel, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Azir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Mel.

Best Azir Build Against Mel

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Mel are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mel. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir69.2%
Mel early game win rateMel30.8%
Late Game
Azir
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir80.0%
Mel late game win rateMel20.0%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Azir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Mel players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Mel

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs MelPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs MelPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs MelLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs MelCut Down - best Azir rune vs Mel
Resolve rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs MelResolve
Bone Plating - best Azir rune vs MelOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Mel
80.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Mel, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.84%777.387111,24544.4%65.8%
42.86%707.286112,09441.7%44.1%
33.33%637.279911,71933.3%33.3%
33.33%607.083912,04824.1%41.9%
48.08%527.077010,80058.3%39.3%
38.78%497.077511,74938.1%39.3%
57.14%497.090512,23460.0%55.2%
58.33%486.989613,20961.1%56.7%
46.81%476.789812,44246.7%46.9%
55.56%457.287711,00553.9%57.9%
50.00%427.287512,49738.9%58.3%
43.59%396.595111,21147.6%38.9%
40.54%377.091010,90433.3%50.0%
25.71%356.891612,55130.8%22.7%
37.50%327.498712,18733.3%41.2%
41.94%316.986011,77941.7%42.1%
61.29%317.291511,66552.9%71.4%
48.39%317.191012,74233.3%57.9%
53.33%307.076511,71045.5%57.9%
75.00%286.980012,14369.2%80.0%
53.57%287.395712,21171.4%35.7%
40.74%276.871011,58736.4%43.8%
55.56%277.11,02012,24961.5%50.0%
38.46%266.875311,57125.0%50.0%
42.31%267.393712,62670.0%25.0%
41.67%247.079311,61344.4%40.0%
73.91%236.681211,31470.0%76.9%
65.22%236.81,07111,21750.0%76.9%
52.38%216.51,06612,77533.3%60.0%
71.43%217.284211,53461.5%87.5%
47.62%216.872910,95233.3%58.3%
35.00%207.384712,39842.9%30.8%
52.63%197.41,03714,07144.4%60.0%
27.78%187.41,19613,95214.3%36.4%
52.94%176.669811,31137.5%66.7%
17.65%177.05889,13814.3%33.3%
50.00%147.51,19013,46250.0%50.0%
50.00%106.699113,29750.0%50.0%
60.00%107.188611,66660.0%60.0%
30.00%107.21,07112,36040.0%20.0%
77.78%97.81,21615,16866.7%83.3%
33.33%97.485211,11740.0%25.0%
33.33%98.083112,20650.0%0.0%
33.33%96.792613,833100.0%25.0%
33.33%97.681113,20950.0%20.0%
50.00%87.61,06413,28550.0%50.0%
25.00%87.31,02811,6950.0%40.0%
14.29%77.380014,0130.0%25.0%
42.86%77.288212,47433.3%50.0%
71.43%76.582811,81350.0%80.0%
57.14%77.894813,54533.3%75.0%
57.14%76.895612,48525.0%100.0%
50.00%67.176210,72866.7%33.3%
16.67%67.576311,55925.0%0.0%
50.00%68.01,25913,047100.0%0.0%
40.00%57.81,1679,98433.3%50.0%
80.00%55.29938,78066.7%100.0%
80.00%57.797111,34175.0%100.0%
20.00%57.592912,4870.0%33.3%
40.00%57.084213,7430.0%66.7%
20.00%56.896411,1540.0%50.0%
60.00%57.698912,09966.7%50.0%
60.00%57.686114,8270.0%75.0%
40.00%56.27459,82566.7%0.0%
60.00%57.41,11813,575100.0%50.0%

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Azir vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Mel in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Mel matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Mel's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Azir do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Mel with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Mel matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Mel matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Mel with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Mel?

The best Azir build against Mel includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Mel?

The best Azir runes against Mel use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Azir vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Mel?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 75.0% win rate. Azir strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Azir against Mel?

When playing Azir against Mel, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.