Lulu - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Luluvs Mel

BSupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lulu vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lulu wins with a 63.2% win rate (+26.3%) over Mel based on 19 games. Lulu holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lulu vs Mel matchup.

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Lulu Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lulu 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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Lulu - 63.2% win rate in this matchup
Lulu
63.2% WR
VS
Mel vs Lulu matchup - 36.8% win rate
Mel
36.8% WR

Who Wins the Lulu vs Mel Matchup?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Mel matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 19
63.2%
Win Rate
36.8%
1.0
CS / min
2.5
228
DMG / min
711
9,347
Gold / game
11,215
157
Heal / min
87
430
DMG Mitigated / min
399
1.1
CC / min
1.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Lulu vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Lulu vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 63.2% win rate compared to Mel's 36.8%, giving Lulu a 26.3 percentage point advantage. Lulu 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 damage output, where Mel leads by 483 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu 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.

Lulu vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Lulu, 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
1.0Lulu
2.5Mel
Mel significantly out-farms Lulu by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mel a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Lulu players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
228Lulu
711Mel
Mel heavily out-damages Lulu by 483 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu 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
9,347Lulu
11,215Mel
Mel generates a commanding 1,868 more gold per game than Lulu. This substantial economic advantage means Mel consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lulu should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Lulu
1.1Mel
Both Lulu 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
587Lulu
486Mel
Lulu heals and mitigates 101 more damage per minute than Mel, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Lulu to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Mel.

Best Lulu Build Against Mel

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Lulu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lulu against Mel are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Lulu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Lulu the best chance to compete against Mel. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lulu vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lulu
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Lulu early game win rateLulu75.0%
Mel early game win rateMel25.0%
Late Game
Lulu
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Lulu late game win rateLulu60.0%
Mel late game win rateMel40.0%

Lulu dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Lulu can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lulu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Lulu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lulu 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 Lulu Runes Against Mel

Sorcery rune tree - Lulu primary runes vs MelSorcery
Summon Aery - best Lulu rune vs MelManaflow Band - best Lulu rune vs MelTranscendence - best Lulu rune vs MelScorch - best Lulu rune vs Mel
Resolve rune tree - Lulu secondary runes vs MelResolve
Bone Plating - best Lulu rune vs MelRevitalize - best Lulu rune vs Mel
55.6% WR

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


Lulu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Lulu'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 Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lulu matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.79%1121.12278,45546.7%55.2%
48.00%750.92318,27848.3%47.8%
37.68%691.02377,63140.5%34.4%
42.65%680.92387,51038.5%48.3%
55.00%601.01997,92836.0%68.6%
57.63%591.02167,94553.9%60.6%
50.91%551.02158,56239.1%59.4%
56.60%531.02428,72240.9%67.7%
41.51%531.02447,69831.0%54.2%
44.00%501.02548,31952.4%37.9%
35.00%401.02408,60320.0%44.0%
52.78%360.92378,22760.0%47.6%
57.14%351.12598,30246.7%65.0%
46.88%320.92448,38041.7%50.0%
43.75%320.92287,02245.0%41.7%
48.28%290.93028,83250.0%47.4%
35.71%281.12498,28746.1%26.7%
52.00%251.12237,36153.9%50.0%
60.00%251.02427,26758.3%61.5%
45.83%240.92688,49855.6%40.0%
65.22%231.13028,58350.0%73.3%
47.83%231.02107,00550.0%44.4%
31.82%220.92407,92425.0%35.7%
59.09%221.02677,88945.5%72.7%
28.57%211.02147,58018.2%40.0%
63.16%191.02289,34775.0%60.0%
58.82%171.01737,26262.5%55.6%
64.71%170.93339,03580.0%58.3%
46.67%151.02369,0910.0%63.6%
60.00%150.926510,04150.0%63.6%
46.67%151.02477,95728.6%62.5%
61.54%131.22037,54757.1%66.7%
81.82%111.12349,82075.0%85.7%
60.00%101.02828,37675.0%50.0%
88.89%91.02398,62675.0%100.0%
62.50%80.92608,41260.0%66.7%
75.00%81.42667,08260.0%100.0%
50.00%80.82948,66350.0%50.0%
62.50%81.01957,94125.0%100.0%
42.86%70.92206,56540.0%50.0%
33.33%61.12155,81733.3%33.3%
100.00%52.62946,115100.0%100.0%

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Lulu vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lulu do against Mel in League of Legends?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Mel matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to Mel's 36.8%, a 26.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lulu do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Mel with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Lulu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lulu do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Lulu takes over the Lulu vs Mel matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lulu vs Mel matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Mel with a 63.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 26.3 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Lulu build against Mel?

The best Lulu build against Mel includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lulu runes against Mel?

The best Lulu runes against Mel use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Lulu vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lulu counter Mel?

Yes, Lulu has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 63.2% win rate. Lulu strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Lulu against Mel?

When playing Lulu 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.