Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Melvs Cassiopeia

FMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Cassiopeia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Cassiopeia wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Mel based on 15 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Cassiopeia scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mel build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mel vs Cassiopeia 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Mel
33.3% WR
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Cassiopeia vs Mel matchup - 66.7% win rate
Cassiopeia
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Cassiopeia Matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup
Winner
Cassiopeia
Matches: 15
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.1
CS / min
5.7
865
DMG / min
815
12,809
Gold / game
12,128
84
Heal / min
272
395
DMG Mitigated / min
541
1.1
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
22.2%
Late Game WR
77.8%

Mel vs Cassiopeia Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Cassiopeia wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, giving Cassiopeia a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Cassiopeia outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel needs to press advantages before Cassiopeia reaches their power spikes, while Cassiopeia should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Cassiopeia leads by 335 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Cassiopeia in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Mel
5.7Cassiopeia
Mel edges out Cassiopeia by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
865Mel
815Cassiopeia
Mel deals 50 more champion damage per minute than Cassiopeia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Cassiopeia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Mel's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,809Mel
12,128Cassiopeia
Mel earns 681 more gold per game than Cassiopeia, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Mel slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Mel
1.1Cassiopeia
Both Mel and Cassiopeia 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
478Mel
813Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 335 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cassiopeia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Mel is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Mel, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mel Build Against Cassiopeia

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Cassiopeia, providing the mobility and stats Mel needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mel against Cassiopeia are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Mel an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 16.7% win rate across 6 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Mel the best chance to compete against Cassiopeia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel50.0%
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia50.0%
Late Game
Cassiopeia
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel22.2%
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia77.8%

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

Cassiopeia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Cassiopeia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Mel has the edge early, but Cassiopeia 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 Mel Runes Against Cassiopeia

Inspiration rune tree - Mel primary runes vs CassiopeiaInspiration
First Strike - best Mel rune vs CassiopeiaMagical Footwear - best Mel rune vs CassiopeiaBiscuit Delivery - best Mel rune vs CassiopeiaCosmic Insight - best Mel rune vs Cassiopeia
Sorcery rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs CassiopeiaSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Mel rune vs CassiopeiaManaflow Band - best Mel rune vs Cassiopeia
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Mel the best tools to compete against Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mel do against Cassiopeia in League of Legends?

Cassiopeia wins the Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mel do against Cassiopeia in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Cassiopeia with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Cassiopeia in the late game?

In the late game, Cassiopeia takes over the Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Cassiopeia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Cassiopeia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Cassiopeia?

The best Mel build against Cassiopeia includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 16.7% 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 Cassiopeia?

The best Mel runes against Cassiopeia use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Mel vs Cassiopeia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mel counter Cassiopeia?

No, Mel struggles against Cassiopeia with only a 33.3% win rate. Cassiopeia has the advantage in this matchup. Mel players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cassiopeia's lead.

How do I play Mel against Cassiopeia?

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