Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.0%
Pick Rate
5.5%

Melvs Samira

FMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Mel based on 30 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mel build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mel vs Samira 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.

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Samira - 46.7% win rateSamira(46.7%)
Mel - 46.7% win rate in this matchup
Mel
46.7% WR
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Samira vs Mel matchup - 53.3% win rate
Samira
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Samira Matchup?

Samira wins the Mel vs Samira matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 30
46.7%
Win Rate
53.3%
6.7
CS / min
6.1
938
DMG / min
950
14,752
Gold / game
15,503
83
Heal / min
319
403
DMG Mitigated / min
632
1.4
CC / min
0.1
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
38.9%
Late Game WR
61.1%

Mel vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Mel's 46.7%, giving Samira a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mel leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira 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 Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Mel in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Mel
6.1Samira
Mel edges out Samira by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
938Mel
950Samira
Damage output is virtually even between Mel and Samira, with only 13 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
14,752Mel
15,503Samira
Samira earns 750 more gold per game than Mel, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Mel
0.1Samira
Mel brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Mel far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
486Mel
951Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 465 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira 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 Samira

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Samira, providing the mobility and stats Mel needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mel against Samira are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. 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 Samira. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mel vs Samira matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel58.3%
Samira early game win rateSamira41.7%
Late Game
Samira
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel38.9%
Samira late game win rateSamira61.1%

Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Mel can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Samira, 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 Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira 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 Samira

Sorcery rune tree - Mel primary runes vs SamiraSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Mel rune vs SamiraManaflow Band - best Mel rune vs SamiraTranscendence - best Mel rune vs SamiraScorch - best Mel rune vs Samira
Precision rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Mel rune vs SamiraCoup de Grace - best Mel rune vs Samira
100.0% WR

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


Mel matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.74%2307.098913,10354.5%50.0%
48.53%2044.782012,28251.9%46.4%
46.02%1766.986912,48650.6%42.4%
46.47%1705.778111,26942.5%50.0%
43.06%1447.091513,06839.3%45.5%
47.10%1387.087412,68753.3%42.3%
48.74%1197.11,00813,09658.5%40.9%
48.28%1164.792313,20257.9%43.6%
41.82%1107.184212,67437.7%45.6%
41.12%1076.787212,56751.0%32.8%
56.73%1047.095014,24064.6%50.0%
49.50%1016.889612,99348.7%50.0%
34.69%982.676910,91935.0%34.5%
39.78%933.178811,65639.4%40.0%
53.85%914.795312,39561.5%48.1%
35.96%896.789012,54242.5%30.6%
60.23%886.891313,87166.7%53.5%
51.16%862.071510,60465.6%42.6%
49.40%836.991712,42248.8%50.0%
46.84%797.296014,79548.1%46.1%
54.05%742.379011,07846.7%59.1%
52.05%736.393812,76258.3%46.0%
50.68%736.896514,22050.0%51.2%
43.06%723.376211,29561.3%29.3%
47.89%716.982312,98846.4%48.8%
42.65%687.41,01915,24857.9%36.7%
45.59%682.072310,27539.3%50.0%
35.82%672.271011,39140.0%33.3%
56.06%666.896013,09950.0%60.5%
43.94%665.981711,34351.5%36.4%
39.06%642.470310,49830.4%43.9%
43.75%647.090612,67857.6%29.0%
54.69%646.784912,01160.6%48.4%
46.03%636.690511,73050.0%42.4%
53.23%626.289013,06250.0%55.0%
45.90%616.895113,55065.2%34.2%
42.62%616.61,02213,00146.4%39.4%
42.37%596.580411,67534.4%51.9%
37.93%586.786613,73126.1%45.7%
51.72%582.973610,97937.5%61.8%
44.44%544.693413,06134.8%51.6%
33.33%542.07579,72620.8%43.3%
50.00%547.096112,09950.0%50.0%
58.49%532.475911,42169.6%50.0%
42.31%526.598214,97244.4%41.2%
44.23%526.21,02512,58333.3%51.6%
54.00%506.787212,93947.8%59.3%
44.00%502.384310,88045.5%42.9%
40.82%497.190912,85634.6%47.8%
35.42%487.01,03012,13146.1%22.7%
52.08%486.787812,42958.8%48.4%
55.32%474.486013,14175.0%45.2%
46.81%476.780712,28557.9%39.3%
50.00%447.089112,58152.4%47.8%
43.18%442.073410,10468.2%18.2%
65.12%437.294814,50158.8%69.2%
45.00%406.51,05115,53176.9%29.6%
43.59%396.894613,59931.3%52.2%
45.95%376.983712,52342.1%50.0%
47.22%367.290913,39461.1%33.3%
55.88%347.195012,32964.7%47.1%
51.52%332.573810,60455.6%46.7%
40.63%327.589612,84345.5%30.0%
50.00%327.187811,48764.7%33.3%
38.71%317.190413,38736.4%40.0%
58.06%313.393411,55764.7%50.0%
46.67%306.793814,75258.3%38.9%
46.67%302.277011,28429.4%69.2%
57.14%287.194213,90258.3%56.3%
60.71%286.11,01012,84581.8%47.1%
48.15%276.685512,73963.6%37.5%
61.54%266.91,02914,55863.6%60.0%
42.31%262.258910,09230.0%50.0%
50.00%266.51,01814,38677.8%35.3%
48.00%252.284110,82060.0%40.0%
66.67%247.593211,95475.0%58.3%
41.67%244.885913,17280.0%31.6%
58.33%247.197214,86060.0%57.1%
56.52%236.11,07912,52950.0%60.0%
34.78%232.570410,30136.4%33.3%
47.83%232.17239,74958.3%36.4%
40.91%226.595812,39536.4%45.5%
42.86%213.07409,24950.0%36.4%
38.10%216.31,01616,48775.0%29.4%
38.10%212.174710,51154.5%20.0%
65.00%205.174111,78177.8%54.5%
47.37%196.91,11611,85840.0%55.6%
31.58%196.686611,99736.4%25.0%
38.89%183.271711,63642.9%36.4%
61.11%187.393313,78266.7%58.3%
50.00%186.31,03816,05250.0%50.0%
64.71%177.297714,12085.7%50.0%
58.82%176.892413,16362.5%55.6%
53.33%152.476211,78140.0%60.0%
66.67%156.897312,63766.7%66.7%
60.00%152.68689,69185.7%37.5%
33.33%156.984412,66220.0%40.0%
50.00%143.578911,19557.1%42.9%
35.71%141.890811,45942.9%28.6%
61.54%136.977411,39362.5%60.0%
30.77%137.086911,68420.0%37.5%
30.00%102.559311,1980.0%37.5%
70.00%106.776115,48550.0%75.0%
60.00%106.988112,09280.0%40.0%
55.56%92.381413,619100.0%50.0%
33.33%96.21,06513,24740.0%25.0%
55.56%97.184514,463100.0%42.9%
33.33%96.61,04411,91660.0%0.0%
25.00%85.61,09113,90025.0%25.0%
75.00%86.61,15213,70633.3%100.0%
42.86%75.189310,50740.0%50.0%
14.29%75.975111,14725.0%0.0%
28.57%76.189615,118100.0%0.0%
83.33%65.693013,016100.0%66.7%
33.33%61.968212,0810.0%33.3%
33.33%65.598415,295100.0%20.0%
0.00%61.95258,6960.0%0.0%
60.00%56.198214,00050.0%66.7%
80.00%55.88398,362100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.497216,9790.0%40.0%
40.00%57.46059,28240.0%0.0%
40.00%56.080513,234100.0%0.0%
20.00%54.91,14712,1600.0%20.0%

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Mel vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mel do against Samira in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Mel vs Samira matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Mel's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Mel do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Samira with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Mel vs Samira matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mel vs Samira matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Mel with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Samira?

The best Mel build against Samira includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger'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 Samira?

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

Does Mel counter Samira?

No, Mel struggles against Samira with only a 46.7% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Mel players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.

How do I play Mel against Samira?

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