Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Melvs Master Yi

FMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Mel wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Master Yi based on 5 games. Mel 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 Master Yi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 60.0% win rateMaster Yi(60.0%)
Mel - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Mel
60.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Mel matchup - 40.0% win rate
Master Yi
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Master Yi Matchup?

Mel wins the Mel vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Mel
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.1
CS / min
5.6
855
DMG / min
821
12,655
Gold / game
12,319
64
Heal / min
280
362
DMG Mitigated / min
869
0.8
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Mel vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Mel wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 40.0%, giving Mel a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Mel dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mel players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Mel vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Master Yi in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, 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
7.1Mel
5.6Master Yi
Mel significantly out-farms Master Yi 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. Master Yi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
855Mel
821Master Yi
Mel deals 34 more champion damage per minute than Master Yi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Master Yi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Mel's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,655Mel
12,319Master Yi
Mel earns 337 more gold per game than Master Yi, 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
0.8Mel
0.1Master Yi
Mel provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, 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
427Mel
1,150Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 723 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi 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 Master Yi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Mel needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mel against Master Yi are Luden's Echo, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Mel an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mel vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel50.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Late Game
Mel
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel66.7%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi33.3%

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

Mel is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Mel Runes Against Master Yi

Domination rune tree - Mel primary runes vs Master YiDomination
Dark Harvest - best Mel rune vs Master YiCheap Shot - best Mel rune vs Master YiSixth Sense - best Mel rune vs Master YiUltimate Hunter - best Mel rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Mel rune vs Master YiScorch - best Mel rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Mel matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.48%2134.276811,32649.5%44.2%
54.26%1886.994512,60753.5%54.9%
40.36%1662.572110,78555.7%31.4%
46.67%1656.883812,68951.6%43.6%
51.52%1326.779911,43753.3%50.0%
47.15%1236.486812,49543.9%50.0%
52.85%1234.276711,58663.5%45.1%
49.17%1206.81,00413,99954.4%46.0%
44.25%1135.375011,78142.9%45.1%
61.11%1082.774810,68762.8%60.0%
51.58%956.381712,11659.0%46.4%
51.06%942.174210,17045.0%55.6%
56.67%906.493511,75861.4%52.2%
49.43%872.165010,37551.7%48.3%
41.67%846.898312,46847.2%37.5%
53.01%836.883012,21457.1%48.8%
41.98%813.277010,98143.3%41.2%
38.96%776.585611,72037.8%40.0%
42.11%762.375710,36945.2%38.2%
43.42%766.889713,53544.7%42.1%
36.49%746.978511,84034.6%37.5%
45.95%746.785811,67546.9%45.2%
48.44%642.270410,31764.3%36.1%
49.21%636.684211,78557.1%42.9%
46.77%623.977812,14853.9%41.7%
45.90%613.081011,04651.7%40.6%
52.46%616.088512,53546.7%58.1%
53.33%606.888512,14851.7%54.8%
54.24%593.680611,52766.7%47.4%
38.98%596.383012,54840.9%37.8%
39.66%586.296812,84247.8%34.3%
52.63%576.890611,40360.6%41.7%
54.55%556.186313,72652.6%55.6%
50.91%557.31,03612,85244.4%57.1%
51.92%526.586012,11255.0%50.0%
41.18%516.485612,83235.0%45.2%
37.25%512.36909,80333.3%40.7%
34.00%502.273710,23834.6%33.3%
62.00%507.096911,70555.6%69.6%
40.43%476.890010,78861.9%23.1%
40.43%476.497513,57752.6%32.1%
56.52%466.895112,66363.6%50.0%
41.30%462.155410,16230.0%50.0%
52.17%466.487312,42350.0%53.6%
58.70%466.694113,56271.4%48.0%
40.91%442.276710,40033.3%46.1%
65.12%436.593612,18865.2%65.0%
44.19%432.874510,83856.3%37.0%
39.53%435.891911,97735.3%42.3%
44.19%436.686212,19643.8%44.4%
48.78%412.06639,89868.4%31.8%
41.46%417.094112,08950.0%34.8%
34.15%412.668210,18422.2%43.5%
52.50%406.490011,97058.8%47.8%
42.50%406.881414,09950.0%39.3%
38.46%396.580912,38341.2%36.4%
52.63%382.391810,21461.1%45.0%
31.58%386.182010,93935.0%27.8%
42.86%355.093813,50263.6%33.3%
45.71%356.891712,14442.1%50.0%
60.00%356.782411,88558.3%60.9%
44.12%346.492713,19453.3%36.8%
35.48%312.15969,78526.7%43.8%
45.16%312.367010,09030.8%55.6%
50.00%281.876610,20760.0%38.5%
40.74%272.35828,51323.1%57.1%
44.44%275.887312,19346.1%42.9%
38.46%266.191812,29262.5%27.8%
38.46%266.493814,68357.1%31.6%
50.00%243.481913,22140.0%52.6%
56.52%235.674910,71058.3%54.5%
52.17%236.489314,28271.4%43.8%
47.83%232.057710,31557.1%43.8%
50.00%225.01,10313,25057.1%46.7%
61.90%216.785413,67666.7%60.0%
33.33%212.379810,87420.0%37.5%
19.05%212.06759,99522.2%16.7%
42.86%216.880111,99945.5%40.0%
61.90%212.86949,46060.0%63.6%
38.10%214.584412,40037.5%38.5%
38.10%217.581213,52540.0%36.4%
47.62%212.376010,28660.0%36.4%
45.00%206.01,21813,42542.9%46.1%
45.00%206.81,04614,85050.0%42.9%
42.11%192.369611,26650.0%38.5%
52.63%196.490113,45366.7%46.1%
47.37%192.07629,62340.0%55.6%
36.84%197.290112,26245.5%25.0%
38.89%186.579811,68620.0%62.5%
52.94%176.992210,82550.0%57.1%
50.00%167.01,01213,87475.0%41.7%
53.33%153.075210,48460.0%50.0%
46.15%132.57669,44957.1%33.3%
30.77%137.187613,9330.0%44.4%
69.23%137.299611,58571.4%66.7%
50.00%126.21,03313,55140.0%57.1%
58.33%122.37349,66175.0%25.0%
27.27%117.871213,97550.0%14.3%
40.00%106.783510,37040.0%40.0%
40.00%106.388913,55925.0%50.0%
33.33%96.183113,50850.0%28.6%
44.44%97.376914,18040.0%50.0%
66.67%96.896311,44750.0%80.0%
50.00%86.790013,92433.3%60.0%
37.50%86.389714,5130.0%42.9%
71.43%72.578912,832100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.883810,86880.0%50.0%
57.14%73.568512,516100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.06497,32240.0%0.0%
66.67%65.885412,160100.0%33.3%
83.33%62.368410,030100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.31,08813,8150.0%75.0%
50.00%62.684012,15150.0%50.0%
33.33%65.689710,3310.0%66.7%
80.00%57.168710,89566.7%100.0%
40.00%55.27608,58133.3%50.0%
60.00%57.185512,65550.0%66.7%
40.00%52.878113,474100.0%25.0%
20.00%57.187411,1330.0%33.3%

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Mel vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mel do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Mel wins the Mel vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Mel do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Master Yi 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Mel takes over the Mel vs Master Yi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Mel scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mel vs Master Yi matchup?

Mel wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Mel is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Master Yi?

The best Mel build against Master Yi includes Luden's Echo, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Master Yi?

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

Does Mel counter Master Yi?

Yes, Mel has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 60.0% win rate. Mel strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Mel against Master Yi?

When playing Mel against Master Yi, 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.