Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Hweivs Mel

DMageSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Hwei wins with a 55.8% win rate (+11.5%) over Mel based on 52 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Mel matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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.

Compare against an opponent
Mel - 55.8% win rateMel(55.8%)
Hwei - 55.8% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
55.8% WR
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Mel vs Hwei matchup - 44.2% win rate
Mel
44.2% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Mel Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Mel matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 52
55.8%
Win Rate
44.2%
5.6
CS / min
5.9
909
DMG / min
894
11,924
Gold / game
13,272
88
Heal / min
99
369
DMG Mitigated / min
384
0.9
CC / min
1.1
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
59.5%
Late Game WR
40.5%

Hwei vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 55.8% win rate compared to Mel's 44.2%, giving Hwei a 11.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mel leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei 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.

Hwei vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Hwei
5.9Mel
Mel edges out Hwei by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
909Hwei
894Mel
Damage output is virtually even between Hwei and Mel, with only 15 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,924Hwei
13,272Mel
Mel generates a commanding 1,349 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Mel consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Hwei
1.1Mel
Both Hwei and Mel provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
457Hwei
484Mel
Hwei and Mel have comparable sustain profiles, with only 27 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Hwei Build Against Mel

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Mel are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. This combination gives Hwei 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 Hwei vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei46.7%
Mel early game win rateMel53.3%
Late Game
Hwei
59.5%
+18.9% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei59.5%
Mel late game win rateMel40.5%

Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Mel can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.5% win rate — 18.9 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mel must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hwei reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hwei survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hwei Runes Against Mel

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs MelSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs MelManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs MelTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs MelScorch - best Hwei rune vs Mel
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs MelPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs MelCut Down - best Hwei rune vs Mel
66.7% WR

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


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.20%1256.383211,00039.0%54.5%
51.64%1226.694711,69255.8%48.6%
43.93%1076.791112,08550.0%39.7%
45.74%945.388411,61346.0%45.6%
56.82%886.31,04912,35862.5%53.6%
32.35%686.492611,50240.0%26.3%
53.23%626.294410,71156.7%50.0%
44.26%616.587411,95827.8%51.2%
28.81%596.482011,22228.0%29.4%
57.63%596.691712,37666.7%52.6%
51.72%586.381410,08140.6%65.4%
38.60%575.978810,13732.0%43.8%
44.64%566.082811,28433.3%51.4%
51.85%545.498411,43544.0%58.6%
54.72%536.284910,92451.9%57.7%
55.77%525.690911,92446.7%59.5%
55.77%526.81,03211,20572.4%34.8%
53.19%475.61,09811,84247.4%57.1%
65.22%465.888511,43752.6%74.1%
47.83%466.496311,54647.6%48.0%
52.38%426.793011,98845.0%59.1%
42.86%426.088410,81937.5%46.1%
45.24%426.288211,41926.7%55.6%
58.54%417.01,15315,08673.3%50.0%
72.50%406.596312,18480.0%68.0%
48.65%375.683210,37255.6%42.1%
38.89%364.087210,57035.7%40.9%
41.67%366.297912,28562.5%35.7%
60.00%356.11,00711,79643.8%73.7%
54.55%335.997812,86266.7%44.4%
40.63%326.289511,17246.1%36.8%
54.84%316.596311,70453.3%56.3%
48.39%316.398911,59350.0%47.1%
51.61%316.697811,73146.1%55.6%
65.52%296.71,02812,40562.5%66.7%
50.00%286.183711,22263.6%41.2%
53.57%286.11,11213,04662.5%50.0%
53.57%286.01,01813,45063.6%47.1%
40.74%273.988911,48755.6%33.3%
51.85%275.81,01312,50750.0%52.9%
37.50%245.486812,55125.0%40.0%
50.00%246.21,10313,66242.9%52.9%
37.50%241.97849,76536.4%38.5%
65.22%236.91,14613,35750.0%73.3%
34.78%235.497111,94250.0%26.7%
52.17%236.11,01613,64750.0%53.3%
59.09%226.591611,35853.3%71.4%
50.00%206.81,07313,77044.4%54.5%
45.00%206.299411,47133.3%54.5%
65.00%206.099312,16671.4%61.5%
42.11%192.989911,56662.5%27.3%
42.11%195.990211,53144.4%40.0%
27.78%183.695812,37116.7%33.3%
41.18%176.599813,00440.0%41.7%
64.71%176.285411,48160.0%71.4%
31.25%161.990111,10733.3%30.8%
31.25%161.77829,80927.3%40.0%
50.00%162.37629,74475.0%25.0%
50.00%166.287212,33860.0%45.5%
53.33%156.783012,16357.1%50.0%
46.67%155.31,14011,06342.9%50.0%
78.57%144.48919,98685.7%71.4%
57.14%145.681011,18362.5%50.0%
64.29%146.61,04314,05640.0%77.8%
46.15%131.876211,32533.3%50.0%
61.54%135.987311,06650.0%71.4%
58.33%126.91,03312,92666.7%55.6%
58.33%124.584711,50840.0%71.4%
50.00%122.063410,41350.0%50.0%
58.33%121.688010,43266.7%50.0%
18.18%116.41,01012,42125.0%14.3%
36.36%115.31,04012,925100.0%22.2%
63.64%115.81,41413,83350.0%71.4%
60.00%106.71,11512,33066.7%50.0%
50.00%103.08358,77337.5%100.0%
40.00%106.81,02013,17366.7%28.6%
50.00%106.11,05711,41740.0%60.0%
70.00%102.494010,29680.0%60.0%
30.00%106.476011,20720.0%40.0%
50.00%101.85908,06950.0%50.0%
55.56%96.41,09614,97050.0%57.1%
66.67%92.185410,31166.7%66.7%
55.56%97.21,01411,25075.0%40.0%
55.56%95.683110,47980.0%25.0%
62.50%84.01,04812,9790.0%83.3%
50.00%86.91,20115,562100.0%33.3%
37.50%87.096812,12550.0%25.0%
42.86%75.884010,98840.0%50.0%
28.57%71.77319,32633.3%25.0%
16.67%63.37929,41350.0%0.0%
66.67%66.11,4269,87666.7%66.7%
33.33%63.078812,24866.7%0.0%
33.33%61.791712,643100.0%20.0%
33.33%67.285811,65625.0%50.0%
16.67%62.27379,4650.0%33.3%
16.67%65.987311,4500.0%25.0%
80.00%52.877612,698100.0%66.7%
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Hwei vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Mel in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Mel matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to Mel's 44.2%, a 11.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Hwei do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Hwei with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Mel players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Mel matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to 40.5%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Mel matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Mel with a 55.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 11.5 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Mel?

The best Hwei build against Mel includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Hwei runes against Mel?

The best Hwei runes against Mel use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Hwei vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Mel?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 55.8% win rate. Hwei strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Hwei against Mel?

When playing Hwei against Mel, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Mel. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.