Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Hweivs Mel

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Mel wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.5%) over Hwei based on 62 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Mel 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 - 46.8% win rateMel(46.8%)
Hwei - 46.8% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
46.8% WR
VS
Mel vs Hwei matchup - 53.2% win rate
Mel
53.2% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Mel Matchup?

Mel wins the Hwei vs Mel matchup
Winner
Mel
Matches: 62
46.8%
Win Rate
53.2%
5.9
CS / min
6.2
926
DMG / min
890
11,937
Gold / game
13,062
98
Heal / min
117
357
DMG Mitigated / min
403
0.9
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
45.0%
Late Game WR
55.0%

Hwei vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 62 recent matches analyzed, Mel wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Hwei's 46.8%, giving Mel a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Mel outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Mel reaches their power spikes, while Mel 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. Mel has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Mel overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
5.9Hwei
6.2Mel
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
926Hwei
890Mel
Hwei deals 36 more champion damage per minute than Mel. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mel choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hwei's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,937Hwei
13,062Mel
Mel generates a commanding 1,126 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
1.0Mel
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
455Hwei
520Mel
Mel heals and mitigates 65 more damage per minute than Hwei, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Mel to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Hwei.

Best Hwei Build Against Mel

Crimson Lucidity 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 Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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
Hwei
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Mel early game win rateMel50.0%
Late Game
Mel
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei45.0%
Mel late game win rateMel55.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Hwei and Mel, with Hwei 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.

Mel is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Mel, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hwei has the edge early, but Mel gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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
80.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hwei the best tools to compete against Mel in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.88%1046.796011,94751.1%54.4%
50.62%816.692211,71640.0%56.9%
45.00%806.282110,85747.2%43.2%
47.89%716.51,00911,70750.0%46.1%
50.72%696.688511,80963.3%41.0%
40.00%655.481010,47033.3%44.7%
46.77%625.992611,93750.0%45.0%
49.18%616.487212,01534.8%57.9%
47.06%516.585110,76148.0%46.1%
53.06%496.91,08012,16560.0%48.3%
50.00%486.587410,99544.4%57.1%
51.06%476.583410,76860.9%41.7%
60.00%456.993011,12745.0%72.0%
47.73%446.391710,88855.0%41.7%
44.74%386.497011,83650.0%40.0%
54.29%356.186811,79657.1%52.4%
42.86%356.394411,99015.4%59.1%
68.57%356.61,16712,93566.7%69.6%
50.00%347.183710,69256.3%44.4%
45.45%336.591512,22833.3%52.4%
54.84%314.998911,08753.9%55.6%
37.93%296.384812,27836.4%38.9%
57.14%286.193712,00872.7%47.1%
57.14%285.894113,28263.6%52.9%
55.56%277.31,11412,40373.3%33.3%
48.15%275.298011,89944.4%50.0%
76.92%266.31,01911,97766.7%85.7%
61.54%263.684210,94760.0%62.5%
57.69%267.21,13013,00533.3%70.6%
48.00%256.490911,16544.4%50.0%
52.00%257.191811,55845.5%57.1%
44.00%256.496211,55950.0%40.0%
37.50%245.287611,85914.3%47.1%
52.17%236.395411,42455.6%50.0%
47.83%237.085212,62042.9%50.0%
36.36%227.01,02612,85936.4%36.4%
47.62%217.01,03511,45362.5%38.5%
45.00%207.71,12212,21460.0%30.0%
45.00%201.872211,43033.3%47.1%
57.89%196.385210,80277.8%40.0%
52.63%196.41,06215,1300.0%55.6%
50.00%182.582210,46385.7%27.3%
38.89%186.496511,83725.0%50.0%
44.44%187.097713,28250.0%41.7%
64.71%172.27789,92155.6%75.0%
29.41%176.882111,28625.0%33.3%
62.50%166.380711,76250.0%75.0%
68.75%165.91,00112,38262.5%75.0%
56.25%166.291912,91366.7%53.9%
46.67%151.879510,71950.0%45.5%
60.00%156.693711,69940.0%70.0%
60.00%156.991613,22766.7%55.6%
57.14%146.41,14712,07750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.170210,02342.9%28.6%
64.29%144.288310,87050.0%83.3%
64.29%146.891812,34857.1%71.4%
53.85%132.188711,65880.0%37.5%
46.15%137.11,36813,26180.0%25.0%
53.85%133.378010,43566.7%42.9%
61.54%136.51,01514,91840.0%75.0%
25.00%127.096413,72133.3%22.2%
50.00%122.798610,92660.0%42.9%
36.36%111.97089,29980.0%0.0%
63.64%116.41,00313,59880.0%50.0%
36.36%112.670410,48950.0%28.6%
36.36%115.968810,1760.0%66.7%
40.00%102.06589,34120.0%60.0%
50.00%106.798310,80060.0%40.0%
44.44%96.61,15012,07933.3%50.0%
66.67%95.31,07913,604100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.884711,86866.7%0.0%
0.00%92.27299,4200.0%0.0%
55.56%91.777810,81866.7%50.0%
37.50%86.894210,62025.0%50.0%
37.50%85.172710,17450.0%25.0%
87.50%86.41,19815,225100.0%83.3%
37.50%87.21,02711,85050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.779511,90575.0%50.0%
57.14%71.77709,8130.0%80.0%
42.86%75.31,03211,50933.3%50.0%
85.71%72.867610,56875.0%100.0%
42.86%76.889713,06366.7%25.0%
100.00%66.292612,357100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.474912,035100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.176611,69633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.11,13514,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.77979,2890.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95148,90266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.897511,35933.3%50.0%
40.00%55.48928,56040.0%0.0%
60.00%51.993811,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.79938,54966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.075512,0100.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Mel in League of Legends?

Mel wins the Hwei vs Mel matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Hwei's 46.8%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 62 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hwei do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Mel with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Hwei 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, Mel takes over the Hwei vs Mel matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Mel scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Mel matchup?

Mel wins the matchup against Hwei with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Mel is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 62 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Mel?

The best Hwei build against Mel includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 80.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Mel?

No, Hwei struggles against Mel with only a 46.8% win rate. Mel has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mel's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Mel?

When playing Hwei against Mel, play cautiously and avoid Mel's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Mel has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.