Melvs Azir
Mel vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Azir wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Mel based on 7 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Mel build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mel vs Azir matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Mel vs Azir Matchup?
Mel vs Azir Matchup Summary
The Mel vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Mel's 14.3%, giving Azir a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Azir 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 crowd control, where Mel leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir 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 Azir 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 Azir Laning Phase Breakdown
Azir is favored during the laning phase against Mel, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Mel Build Against Azir
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Mel needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mel against Azir are Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Mel 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 Mel vs Azir matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Mel25.0%
Azir75.0%Mel0.0%Azir100.0%Azir 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 Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Azir 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 Mel Runes Against Azir
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Mel the best tools to compete against Azir in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Mel matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.17% | 120 | 6.0 | 910 | 12,412 | 53.9% | 45.6% | |
| 41.18% | 102 | 2.7 | 689 | 10,725 | 41.0% | 41.3% | |
| 45.00% | 100 | 3.8 | 738 | 10,679 | 45.5% | 44.6% | |
| 55.38% | 65 | 6.8 | 1,042 | 13,095 | 56.7% | 54.3% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 6.6 | 789 | 13,339 | 42.1% | 55.6% | |
| 35.42% | 48 | 5.1 | 772 | 11,769 | 35.0% | 35.7% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 6.4 | 796 | 12,369 | 44.4% | 36.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 2.8 | 779 | 11,532 | 52.6% | 39.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 4.1 | 843 | 12,620 | 52.9% | 44.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.4 | 883 | 12,698 | 45.0% | 65.0% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 2.2 | 728 | 9,946 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 3.6 | 738 | 11,354 | 40.0% | 56.0% | |
| 27.78% | 36 | 2.6 | 658 | 10,231 | 33.3% | 23.8% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 6.1 | 841 | 11,959 | 43.8% | 52.6% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.7 | 832 | 12,445 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.2 | 882 | 11,978 | 42.9% | 38.9% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 6.6 | 870 | 14,198 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.7 | 859 | 12,494 | 55.6% | 40.9% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 3.6 | 832 | 12,400 | 45.5% | 36.8% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 6.3 | 756 | 9,416 | 35.0% | 30.0% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 5.4 | 776 | 13,694 | 81.8% | 52.6% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 6.8 | 867 | 12,860 | 38.5% | 41.2% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.7 | 779 | 11,998 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 2.4 | 652 | 11,526 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.9 | 947 | 11,634 | 56.3% | 54.5% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.4 | 869 | 13,504 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 2.4 | 656 | 10,490 | 28.6% | 43.8% | |
| 77.27% | 22 | 6.6 | 845 | 12,553 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 22.73% | 22 | 2.5 | 686 | 10,600 | 12.5% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.3 | 881 | 13,431 | 50.0% | 68.8% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 5.8 | 920 | 12,640 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.2 | 800 | 12,037 | 62.5% | 35.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 2.2 | 744 | 12,299 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 3.4 | 820 | 11,945 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 3.0 | 851 | 11,891 | 60.0% | 68.8% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.0 | 883 | 13,318 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.4 | 864 | 13,256 | 37.5% | 61.5% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.6 | 763 | 13,820 | 75.0% | 23.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 831 | 11,405 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.8 | 945 | 12,601 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 2.5 | 704 | 9,718 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 3.1 | 721 | 11,517 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.4 | 743 | 12,316 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.2 | 930 | 12,149 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.6 | 934 | 17,183 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 7.0 | 1,008 | 14,211 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 947 | 11,304 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 6.5 | 889 | 12,386 | 14.3% | 45.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.6 | 805 | 13,934 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 6.0 | 727 | 13,915 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.7 | 858 | 12,396 | 20.0% | 58.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 7.2 | 873 | 13,589 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.8 | 1,044 | 11,418 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.7 | 537 | 10,689 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.0 | 458 | 8,670 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.3 | 589 | 9,760 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 969 | 13,140 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 972 | 11,907 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 3.1 | 740 | 12,280 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 7.1 | 938 | 14,520 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.5 | 961 | 12,240 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.9 | 863 | 12,207 | 28.6% | 16.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.0 | 794 | 10,455 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.6 | 969 | 12,464 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.2 | 773 | 11,015 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.5 | 945 | 11,879 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.2 | 622 | 8,627 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 8.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 898 | 13,830 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.6 | 992 | 15,701 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 822 | 12,304 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.5 | 796 | 11,993 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 722 | 11,299 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 925 | 12,436 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 1,000 | 14,227 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 585 | 9,161 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.9 | 792 | 11,146 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.8 | 687 | 9,893 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.7 | 901 | 13,742 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 893 | 15,374 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 810 | 11,000 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 732 | 10,444 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,113 | 15,302 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.2 | 763 | 13,822 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.5 | 590 | 9,736 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.0 | 942 | 11,788 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.8 | 763 | 13,827 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.9 | 885 | 10,835 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.0 | 764 | 10,223 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 847 | 12,869 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 883 | 14,275 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 984 | 10,540 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,063 | 16,663 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.5 | 929 | 14,908 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,252 | 13,319 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 742 | 13,605 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 808 | 14,084 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 627 | 9,599 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 597 | 9,922 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 901 | 8,042 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
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Mel vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mel do against Azir in League of Legends?
Azir wins the Mel vs Azir matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Mel's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Mel do against Azir in the early game?
In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Mel with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Mel do against Azir in the late game?
In the late game, Azir takes over the Mel vs Azir matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Mel vs Azir matchup?
Azir wins the matchup against Mel with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Mel build against Azir?
The best Mel build against Azir includes Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Mel runes against Azir?
The best Mel runes against Azir use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Mel vs Azir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Mel counter Azir?
No, Mel struggles against Azir with only a 14.3% win rate. Azir has the advantage in this matchup. Mel players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Azir's lead.
How do I play Mel against Azir?
When playing Mel against Azir, play cautiously and avoid Azir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Azir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.