Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.9%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Melvs Aurelion Sol

FMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aurelion Sol wins with a 64.7% win rate (+29.4%) over Mel based on 51 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Aurelion Sol scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mel build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

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Mel Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Mel 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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Mel - 35.3% win rate in this matchup
Mel
35.3% WR
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Aurelion Sol vs Mel matchup - 64.7% win rate
Aurelion Sol
64.7% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 51
35.3%
Win Rate
64.7%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
927
DMG / min
901
12,441
Gold / game
12,344
81
Heal / min
130
435
DMG Mitigated / min
431
1.1
CC / min
0.8
61.1%
Early Game WR
38.9%
21.2%
Late Game WR
78.8%

Mel vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 51 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 64.7% win rate compared to Mel's 35.3%, giving Aurelion Sol a 29.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Aurelion Sol outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel needs to press advantages before Aurelion Sol reaches their power spikes, while Aurelion Sol should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Aurelion Sol has a strong advantage in this matchup. Mel players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aurelion Sol 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.

Mel vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, 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
6.6Mel
6.5Aurelion Sol
Mel and Aurelion Sol farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
927Mel
901Aurelion Sol
Damage output is virtually even between Mel and Aurelion Sol, with only 26 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
12,441Mel
12,344Aurelion Sol
Mel and Aurelion Sol generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 97 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Mel
0.8Aurelion Sol
Mel provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aurelion Sol, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Mel coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
516Mel
561Aurelion Sol
Mel and Aurelion Sol have comparable sustain profiles, with only 45 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 Mel Build Against Aurelion Sol

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Mel needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mel against Aurelion Sol are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Mel 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 Mel the best chance to compete against Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel61.1%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol38.9%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
78.8%
+57.6% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel21.2%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol78.8%

Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Aurelion Sol. This lopsided early game means Mel can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 78.8% win rate — 57.6 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, 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 Aurelion Sol reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aurelion Sol 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 Mel Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Sorcery rune tree - Mel primary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Mel rune vs Aurelion SolManaflow Band - best Mel rune vs Aurelion SolTranscendence - best Mel rune vs Aurelion SolScorch - best Mel rune vs Aurelion Sol
Precision rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs Aurelion SolPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Mel rune vs Aurelion SolPresence of Mind - best Mel rune vs Aurelion Sol
47.1% WR

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


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

Mel 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
45.37%3134.077411,23448.5%43.1%
45.37%2272.572010,55444.4%46.0%
44.23%2086.793012,13045.3%43.4%
47.03%1856.491012,95346.1%47.5%
46.99%1666.881511,95547.1%46.9%
38.41%1515.476511,88038.5%38.4%
48.59%1426.583612,56443.1%52.4%
41.01%1396.379712,03137.9%43.2%
43.18%1326.595212,01051.6%35.3%
48.09%1314.280711,49859.1%42.5%
47.20%1252.973711,07947.8%46.8%
45.97%1246.785813,31156.4%37.7%
43.75%1123.580011,54241.7%45.3%
38.74%1112.469710,36838.3%39.1%
39.64%1112.171910,14743.8%36.5%
39.62%1062.468810,10845.6%35.0%
53.47%1016.692512,95158.3%50.8%
43.75%966.385613,49755.6%36.7%
56.67%902.269410,08057.6%56.1%
45.98%876.385612,68339.3%49.1%
51.76%856.088813,35052.6%51.1%
50.59%856.788611,01754.9%44.1%
42.50%806.483412,09729.0%51.0%
43.04%797.080112,25350.0%38.8%
45.45%776.897515,15160.0%38.5%
48.00%754.279411,48844.8%50.0%
46.58%732.474311,56041.7%49.0%
45.83%723.993011,73741.4%48.8%
35.71%703.572911,94636.4%35.4%
38.81%675.873810,88437.5%40.0%
43.94%666.586612,87840.0%46.3%
43.94%666.592211,68441.9%45.7%
56.45%626.786212,68350.0%63.3%
50.82%616.196112,37557.9%47.6%
45.00%606.483712,26447.8%43.2%
55.00%606.491912,93366.7%47.2%
48.28%586.984812,70960.7%36.7%
50.88%576.593012,41843.5%55.9%
41.07%566.883011,80633.3%48.3%
40.00%556.490412,90933.3%44.1%
50.91%556.986313,20059.1%45.5%
50.00%542.783810,96152.2%48.4%
45.28%536.481711,92247.6%43.8%
30.19%532.26049,27030.8%29.6%
41.51%536.591112,33125.0%55.2%
37.25%512.479511,66952.4%26.7%
35.29%516.692712,44161.1%21.2%
48.00%506.898011,35651.7%42.9%
52.00%502.367010,60952.4%51.7%
48.98%492.667410,47952.4%46.4%
44.90%496.21,01012,58947.4%43.3%
56.25%486.793712,53960.9%52.0%
52.27%446.996113,02850.0%53.6%
45.45%442.16499,54661.1%34.6%
48.84%436.993014,30640.0%53.6%
55.81%436.582812,83850.0%58.6%
47.62%423.072411,65541.7%50.0%
47.62%422.26799,29050.0%45.5%
46.34%416.795714,18552.9%41.7%
50.00%402.35539,94250.0%50.0%
45.00%406.390412,97053.9%40.7%
61.54%397.098012,57468.8%56.5%
51.28%394.978911,84773.3%37.5%
43.24%376.91,00611,98357.9%27.8%
50.00%363.275810,35546.7%52.4%
38.89%366.587612,99757.1%27.3%
26.47%347.193512,74218.8%33.3%
42.42%336.889213,18061.5%30.0%
37.50%326.985913,52558.3%25.0%
46.88%323.877511,40942.9%50.0%
54.84%316.895214,44590.0%38.1%
38.71%312.170110,05357.1%23.5%
38.71%317.381411,28138.9%38.5%
53.33%302.26579,33755.6%50.0%
48.28%292.273010,47060.0%42.1%
51.72%296.685513,30240.0%57.9%
42.31%263.378911,17150.0%37.5%
33.33%242.266910,65850.0%21.4%
45.83%246.61,02412,56240.0%50.0%
58.33%246.694511,77560.0%57.1%
70.83%246.791814,795100.0%61.1%
60.87%236.986413,73183.3%36.4%
39.13%237.096514,19245.5%33.3%
43.48%237.379313,50040.0%46.1%
34.78%236.199614,81750.0%29.4%
52.17%232.373711,31337.5%60.0%
42.86%212.05739,34644.4%41.7%
42.11%196.786512,98157.1%33.3%
42.11%194.893412,62214.3%58.3%
52.63%195.51,14712,60471.4%41.7%
50.00%182.477811,68071.4%36.4%
35.29%176.792811,04140.0%28.6%
47.06%176.086910,59133.3%62.5%
31.25%162.274910,60042.9%22.2%
33.33%156.983111,63925.0%42.9%
60.00%156.61,07513,83562.5%57.1%
33.33%156.186512,80950.0%22.2%
46.67%156.61,06212,80066.7%33.3%
57.14%142.476810,49942.9%71.4%
35.71%145.872213,13157.1%14.3%
69.23%134.076311,23566.7%71.4%
38.46%132.381410,81850.0%28.6%
25.00%126.196213,40050.0%20.0%
45.45%112.673211,62266.7%37.5%
36.36%114.675811,72933.3%37.5%
27.27%114.974911,32650.0%14.3%
54.55%116.91,06814,94133.3%62.5%
30.00%106.983513,13725.0%33.3%
50.00%106.21,00212,50740.0%60.0%
50.00%106.590711,57350.0%50.0%
33.33%97.084413,80050.0%20.0%
55.56%96.792514,403100.0%20.0%
55.56%96.493211,19666.7%33.3%
50.00%85.71,05810,50640.0%66.7%
37.50%85.483410,52050.0%25.0%
28.57%73.891814,1940.0%33.3%
28.57%76.884312,45866.7%0.0%
57.14%76.373910,97075.0%33.3%
28.57%76.91,06912,51825.0%33.3%
28.57%76.896713,72133.3%25.0%
14.29%77.791613,3540.0%20.0%
33.33%66.183113,9730.0%40.0%
83.33%66.77718,632100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.386612,4560.0%66.7%
20.00%56.21,00511,46433.3%0.0%
40.00%56.11,17514,6290.0%50.0%
40.00%55.774012,48533.3%50.0%
60.00%53.371913,1070.0%75.0%
40.00%52.16319,63066.7%0.0%
20.00%57.295913,19550.0%0.0%
80.00%54.080711,629100.0%50.0%

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Mel vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mel do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Aurelion Sol wins the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to Mel's 35.3%, a 29.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 51 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mel do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. Mel players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mel do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Aurelion Sol takes over the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 78.8% win rate compared to 21.2%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Mel with a 64.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 29.4 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 51 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Mel build against Aurelion Sol includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Crimson 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 Mel runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Mel runes against Aurelion Sol use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.1% win rate in the Mel vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mel counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Mel struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 35.3% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Mel players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Mel against Aurelion Sol?

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