Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
7.0%

Jhinvs Mel

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

Jhin vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Mel wins with a 62.2% win rate (+24.3%) over Jhin based on 37 games. Mel holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Mel matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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 - 37.8% win rateMel(37.8%)
Jhin - 37.8% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
37.8% WR
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Mel vs Jhin matchup - 62.2% win rate
Mel
62.2% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Mel Matchup?

Mel wins the Jhin vs Mel matchup
Winner
Mel
Matches: 37
37.8%
Win Rate
62.2%
6.7
CS / min
6.1
758
DMG / min
845
13,930
Gold / game
13,714
171
Heal / min
76
376
DMG Mitigated / min
390
0.9
CC / min
1.2
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
31.8%
Late Game WR
68.2%

Jhin vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Mel wins with a 62.2% win rate compared to Jhin's 37.8%, giving Mel a 24.3 percentage point advantage. Mel dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jhin 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mel has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Mel in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Jhin
6.1Mel
Jhin edges out Mel by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jhin.
Damage
758Jhin
845Mel
Mel heavily out-damages Jhin by 86 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Mel's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,930Jhin
13,714Mel
Jhin and Mel generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 216 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Jhin
1.2Mel
Both Jhin and Mel provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
547Jhin
465Mel
Jhin heals and mitigates 82 more damage per minute than Mel, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jhin to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Mel.

Best Jhin Build Against Mel

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Mel are The Collector, Stormrazor and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jhin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jhin vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin46.7%
Mel early game win rateMel53.3%
Late Game
Mel
68.2%
+36.4% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin31.8%
Mel late game win rateMel68.2%

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

Mel is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.2% win rate — 36.4 points above Jhin. Extended games heavily favor Mel, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Jhin Runes Against Mel

Domination rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs MelDomination
Dark Harvest - best Jhin rune vs MelTaste of Blood - best Jhin rune vs MelGrisly Mementos - best Jhin rune vs MelTreasure Hunter - best Jhin rune vs Mel
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs MelPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs MelPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Mel
60.0% WR

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


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

Jhin 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
51.27%1,5706.682614,01050.9%51.5%
47.80%9996.380513,67749.0%46.9%
49.33%9676.582213,53251.1%47.7%
48.16%6256.581613,59351.3%45.2%
49.03%5676.483913,82147.4%50.3%
55.31%5086.584013,52454.7%55.8%
52.82%4966.788314,24851.1%54.2%
46.08%4086.274113,24250.8%42.3%
51.99%3776.485614,26252.7%51.4%
54.57%3616.585913,74153.2%55.7%
49.20%3136.580313,64455.5%43.7%
46.45%3106.377213,32843.6%48.8%
55.11%2746.784314,03857.3%53.7%
50.75%2686.580413,44351.2%50.4%
51.70%2656.184313,74255.5%49.0%
51.74%2306.484013,52651.9%51.6%
53.95%2156.582013,56958.3%50.4%
44.67%1506.482213,97846.7%43.3%
43.20%1256.288213,40540.7%45.1%
51.75%1146.387413,86141.7%59.1%
50.00%1146.785913,12753.6%46.5%
52.21%1136.785113,98655.1%50.0%
49.55%1116.687313,85852.7%46.4%
41.51%1066.683914,09431.4%46.5%
43.14%1026.879113,32246.8%40.0%
41.58%1016.893314,84543.8%40.6%
41.77%796.069012,61439.0%44.7%
50.79%636.687814,21151.7%50.0%
46.51%436.384813,52133.3%56.0%
64.29%426.374613,66256.3%69.2%
52.50%406.884115,96542.9%57.7%
37.84%376.775813,93046.7%31.8%
45.45%336.282513,96533.3%55.6%
36.00%256.671812,70833.3%40.0%
47.83%236.577911,67945.5%50.0%
57.14%216.81,00015,47971.4%50.0%
46.67%156.374913,92560.0%40.0%
50.00%146.694716,11840.0%55.6%
57.14%146.768112,99333.3%75.0%
42.86%147.071913,90433.3%50.0%
35.71%146.491113,4850.0%50.0%
53.85%137.098813,98860.0%50.0%
61.54%137.81,04414,72966.7%57.1%
61.54%136.590515,43233.3%85.7%
25.00%125.059111,28833.3%16.7%
27.27%117.190615,6730.0%37.5%
45.45%116.689513,85760.0%33.3%
60.00%105.466713,01466.7%50.0%
44.44%95.668712,14433.3%50.0%
66.67%93.077111,90960.0%75.0%
66.67%95.487511,06350.0%100.0%
77.78%93.778412,853100.0%66.7%
44.44%96.283112,26325.0%60.0%
55.56%96.492812,61233.3%66.7%
75.00%86.71,10213,94450.0%83.3%
50.00%86.369412,808100.0%42.9%
37.50%86.575214,07566.7%20.0%
50.00%86.676813,19450.0%50.0%
62.50%85.398415,488100.0%50.0%
71.43%76.267010,83766.7%75.0%
42.86%76.897515,5330.0%100.0%
57.14%77.31,00918,056100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.298012,705100.0%40.0%
42.86%75.785111,43160.0%0.0%
42.86%75.772510,93033.3%50.0%
50.00%66.576512,45250.0%50.0%
16.67%66.487713,7540.0%25.0%
33.33%66.064211,53125.0%50.0%
66.67%65.791211,94050.0%75.0%
83.33%63.575011,603100.0%66.7%
66.67%63.677611,79266.7%66.7%
66.67%65.980513,3730.0%80.0%
100.00%66.51,02411,237100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.15179,60166.7%0.0%
33.33%64.161412,08666.7%0.0%
60.00%56.083411,54350.0%100.0%
60.00%55.855010,47833.3%100.0%
60.00%56.686713,62450.0%66.7%
80.00%53.968912,39550.0%100.0%
20.00%56.170311,41725.0%0.0%
20.00%55.875812,4750.0%33.3%
60.00%54.382713,1430.0%75.0%
100.00%57.11,20213,559100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.890014,37450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.71,45521,0770.0%60.0%
60.00%56.086312,75933.3%100.0%
100.00%56.785416,637100.0%100.0%
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Jhin vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Mel in League of Legends?

Mel wins the Jhin vs Mel matchup with a 62.2% win rate compared to Jhin's 37.8%, a 24.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Jhin do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Jhin 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 Jhin do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Mel takes over the Jhin vs Mel matchup with a 68.2% win rate compared to 31.8%. Mel scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Mel matchup?

Mel wins the matchup against Jhin with a 62.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 24.3 percentage point advantage means Mel is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Mel?

The best Jhin build against Mel includes The Collector, Stormrazor, Lord Dominik's Regards with Swiftmarch. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jhin runes against Mel?

The best Jhin runes against Mel use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Mel?

No, Jhin struggles against Mel with only a 37.8% win rate. Mel has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mel's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Mel?

When playing Jhin 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.