Cassiopeia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Cassiopeiavs Mel

FMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cassiopeia vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Cassiopeia wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Mel based on 15 games. Cassiopeia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup.

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Cassiopeia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cassiopeia 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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Cassiopeia - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Cassiopeia
66.7% WR
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Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup - 33.3% win rate
Mel
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Cassiopeia vs Mel Matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup
Winner
Cassiopeia
Matches: 15
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.7
CS / min
6.1
815
DMG / min
865
12,128
Gold / game
12,809
272
Heal / min
84
541
DMG Mitigated / min
395
1.1
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
77.8%
Late Game WR
22.2%

Cassiopeia vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Cassiopeia wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, giving Cassiopeia a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Cassiopeia 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 sustain, where Cassiopeia leads by 335 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cassiopeia 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.

Cassiopeia vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Cassiopeia in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Cassiopeia, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Cassiopeia
6.1Mel
Mel edges out Cassiopeia by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
815Cassiopeia
865Mel
Mel deals 50 more champion damage per minute than Cassiopeia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Cassiopeia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Mel's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,128Cassiopeia
12,809Mel
Mel earns 681 more gold per game than Cassiopeia, 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
1.1Cassiopeia
1.1Mel
Both Cassiopeia and Mel provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
813Cassiopeia
478Mel
Cassiopeia vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 335 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cassiopeia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Mel is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Mel, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cassiopeia Build Against Mel

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Cassiopeia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cassiopeia against Mel are Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Cassiopeia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cassiopeia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia50.0%
Mel early game win rateMel50.0%
Late Game
Cassiopeia
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia77.8%
Mel late game win rateMel22.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Cassiopeia and Mel, with Cassiopeia holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Cassiopeia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Cassiopeia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Runes Against Mel

Precision rune tree - Cassiopeia primary runes vs MelPrecision
Conqueror - best Cassiopeia rune vs MelPresence of Mind - best Cassiopeia rune vs MelLegend: Haste - best Cassiopeia rune vs MelLast Stand - best Cassiopeia rune vs Mel
Sorcery rune tree - Cassiopeia secondary runes vs MelSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Cassiopeia rune vs MelTranscendence - best Cassiopeia rune vs Mel
100.0% WR

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


Cassiopeia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Cassiopeia'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 Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Cassiopeia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.54%616.383512,01164.0%36.1%
52.17%466.891312,15252.6%51.9%
48.65%376.789410,72047.4%50.0%
45.45%336.577611,98138.5%50.0%
46.88%326.685810,85138.1%63.6%
45.16%316.381210,57140.0%50.0%
51.61%317.196810,34854.5%44.4%
45.16%315.977112,56960.0%38.1%
64.52%316.792111,76266.7%62.5%
62.07%296.784312,31953.3%71.4%
42.86%286.974011,66242.9%42.9%
65.22%236.188411,04770.0%61.5%
34.78%236.178710,81440.0%30.8%
34.78%236.274110,91040.0%30.8%
31.82%226.581112,22950.0%21.4%
47.62%216.66699,96927.3%70.0%
66.67%217.095612,82280.0%62.5%
66.67%215.777111,60350.0%76.9%
60.00%206.872411,51850.0%70.0%
47.37%196.474910,42344.4%50.0%
63.16%196.489311,54970.0%55.6%
58.82%176.885811,94360.0%57.1%
52.94%176.592511,50037.5%66.7%
52.94%176.877410,92050.0%55.6%
82.35%176.789111,59488.9%75.0%
47.06%176.086412,19033.3%54.5%
37.50%166.688212,07240.0%36.4%
33.33%156.783512,4600.0%45.5%
66.67%155.781512,12850.0%77.8%
50.00%145.57939,64840.0%55.6%
71.43%146.671811,58380.0%66.7%
57.14%146.68888,74677.8%20.0%
42.86%147.096513,93966.7%25.0%
61.54%136.694413,07640.0%75.0%
33.33%127.391010,99440.0%28.6%
41.67%126.41,04012,89060.0%28.6%
33.33%126.679113,559100.0%27.3%
45.45%116.774611,84125.0%57.1%
18.18%116.278612,0890.0%28.6%
45.45%116.085011,82550.0%42.9%
63.64%115.790313,10766.7%62.5%
27.27%116.474611,72020.0%33.3%
36.36%116.596014,27050.0%28.6%
20.00%106.672610,42428.6%0.0%
40.00%106.398414,52250.0%37.5%
11.11%96.36538,76420.0%0.0%
44.44%96.987211,90440.0%50.0%
33.33%96.372412,71366.7%16.7%
44.44%96.41,27812,86950.0%42.9%
55.56%96.477611,32550.0%60.0%
55.56%96.588712,6850.0%62.5%
66.67%96.493714,897100.0%57.1%
25.00%87.380213,09033.3%20.0%
37.50%86.584312,21733.3%40.0%
57.14%75.989212,35666.7%50.0%
28.57%77.292414,4480.0%33.3%
42.86%76.277111,59450.0%33.3%
14.29%76.891611,0350.0%25.0%
71.43%76.086011,651100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.97388,49533.3%0.0%
66.67%66.592613,9850.0%100.0%
66.67%66.887313,102100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.863510,69750.0%25.0%
50.00%66.276512,03966.7%33.3%
50.00%66.765310,17766.7%33.3%
50.00%66.599812,680100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.367511,35250.0%66.7%
40.00%57.41,03413,86250.0%33.3%
20.00%58.176511,22633.3%0.0%
40.00%56.01,36511,71250.0%33.3%
40.00%55.87258,657100.0%25.0%
80.00%55.568410,127100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.31,04410,50033.3%0.0%
80.00%56.987910,244100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.27839,07950.0%0.0%
60.00%57.889613,847100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.071411,2290.0%50.0%

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Cassiopeia vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cassiopeia do against Mel in League of Legends?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Cassiopeia do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Cassiopeia has the advantage against Mel with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Cassiopeia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Cassiopeia do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Cassiopeia takes over the Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Cassiopeia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Cassiopeia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Cassiopeia build against Mel?

The best Cassiopeia build against Mel includes Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Cassiopeia runes against Mel?

The best Cassiopeia runes against Mel use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cassiopeia counter Mel?

Yes, Cassiopeia has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate. Cassiopeia strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Cassiopeia against Mel?

When playing Cassiopeia 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.