Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%

Melvs Vex

FMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Mel wins with a 60.9% win rate (+21.7%) over Vex based on 23 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 Vex 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 - 60.9% win rate in this matchup
Mel
60.9% WR
VS
Vex vs Mel matchup - 39.1% win rate
Vex
39.1% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Vex Matchup?

Mel wins the Mel vs Vex matchup
Winner
Mel
Matches: 23
60.9%
Win Rate
39.1%
6.6
CS / min
6.2
958
DMG / min
872
12,882
Gold / game
11,557
83
Heal / min
99
375
DMG Mitigated / min
501
1.2
CC / min
1.0
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
56.3%
Late Game WR
43.8%

Mel vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Mel wins with a 60.9% win rate compared to Vex's 39.1%, giving Mel a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Mel dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vex leads by 142 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mel players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Vex, 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
6.2Vex
Mel edges out Vex by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
958Mel
872Vex
Mel heavily out-damages Vex by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vex should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Mel's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,882Mel
11,557Vex
Mel generates a commanding 1,325 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Mel consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Mel
1.0Vex
Both Mel and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
457Mel
599Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 142 more damage per minute than Mel, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Mel.

Best Mel Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Mel needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mel against Vex 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mel vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel71.4%
Vex early game win rateVex28.6%
Late Game
Mel
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel56.3%
Vex late game win rateVex43.8%

Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Mel can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Mel is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Vex. 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. Vex players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Mel Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Mel primary runes vs VexSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Mel rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Mel rune vs VexTranscendence - best Mel rune vs VexScorch - best Mel rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Mel rune vs VexPresence of Mind - best Mel rune vs Vex
61.5% WR

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


Mel matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.45%1102.973410,89655.6%40.5%
46.08%1026.990212,90251.3%42.9%
42.05%886.583512,70867.7%25.9%
42.05%884.06699,84133.3%48.1%
49.18%616.986214,45369.2%43.8%
55.00%606.789113,52765.0%50.0%
47.27%556.894112,18742.9%50.0%
52.83%536.786112,07864.5%36.4%
43.14%516.679211,57738.9%45.5%
33.33%513.071110,48050.0%25.7%
40.00%504.874712,30437.5%41.2%
44.68%476.788111,24045.5%44.0%
52.27%443.779011,60552.6%52.0%
44.19%436.785310,87446.7%42.9%
40.00%402.373710,24546.7%36.0%
62.16%376.486010,18647.4%77.8%
51.35%376.988912,77136.4%57.7%
28.57%355.985612,41150.0%17.4%
39.39%336.890113,07328.6%47.4%
51.61%316.879911,88450.0%52.6%
43.33%306.981913,25550.0%38.9%
46.67%306.987015,58066.7%38.1%
43.33%302.574810,38255.6%38.1%
43.33%307.088113,69455.6%38.1%
68.97%296.695413,11968.8%69.2%
44.44%276.580210,25650.0%38.5%
29.63%276.490413,65837.5%26.3%
51.85%275.57889,52250.0%53.3%
46.15%262.471111,31450.0%44.4%
30.77%263.188411,19536.4%26.7%
32.00%252.372210,5740.0%42.1%
44.00%256.288411,39945.5%42.9%
56.00%256.280110,94450.0%61.5%
48.00%254.487410,89871.4%38.9%
41.67%247.191313,14366.7%26.7%
60.87%236.695812,88271.4%56.3%
56.52%236.484011,38237.5%66.7%
43.48%232.171811,28450.0%41.2%
50.00%222.073111,61016.7%62.5%
40.91%226.66859,81640.0%42.9%
27.27%226.379210,87930.0%25.0%
40.91%226.982312,02571.4%26.7%
40.91%226.493513,55933.3%46.1%
57.14%213.47179,00245.5%70.0%
40.00%204.573011,51412.5%58.3%
52.63%192.25668,90933.3%70.0%
42.11%192.05768,70640.0%44.4%
36.84%192.571111,21525.0%40.0%
44.44%186.690513,63337.5%50.0%
23.53%176.889911,88614.3%30.0%
58.82%176.286913,23971.4%50.0%
47.06%176.976911,52837.5%55.6%
62.50%162.370811,38037.5%87.5%
62.50%166.692011,46466.7%57.1%
33.33%152.165610,34325.0%36.4%
21.43%142.572711,95220.0%22.2%
42.86%147.082311,02840.0%44.4%
38.46%135.699511,44233.3%42.9%
50.00%122.38699,57633.3%66.7%
33.33%122.071111,7070.0%40.0%
50.00%126.87339,74037.5%75.0%
54.55%116.681914,20166.7%50.0%
36.36%115.282112,05325.0%42.9%
27.27%116.377010,76833.3%25.0%
36.36%116.390713,7150.0%44.4%
45.45%111.96859,8680.0%62.5%
40.00%106.179413,60425.0%50.0%
50.00%103.06838,27366.7%25.0%
60.00%106.092812,75775.0%50.0%
44.44%96.986011,83540.0%50.0%
66.67%97.51,00412,48980.0%50.0%
55.56%93.884311,593100.0%33.3%
55.56%96.371014,2230.0%62.5%
33.33%92.376011,19350.0%20.0%
33.33%96.689713,0830.0%37.5%
33.33%98.18239,95740.0%25.0%
44.44%96.899812,79350.0%42.9%
44.44%96.51,08816,713100.0%37.5%
22.22%97.392713,63233.3%16.7%
87.50%82.171110,923100.0%83.3%
37.50%86.387711,92033.3%40.0%
75.00%86.41,13313,6530.0%100.0%
50.00%86.81,05613,22450.0%50.0%
62.50%87.578911,96066.7%60.0%
50.00%82.670013,465100.0%42.9%
57.14%77.092614,88950.0%60.0%
42.86%72.087210,74450.0%40.0%
57.14%77.681010,615100.0%0.0%
57.14%72.571511,849100.0%40.0%
28.57%72.46685,92433.3%0.0%
83.33%62.15418,32966.7%100.0%
33.33%68.11,04313,0890.0%50.0%
33.33%67.296110,64525.0%50.0%
66.67%65.282013,319100.0%60.0%
33.33%67.296712,1670.0%40.0%
40.00%52.676210,63050.0%33.3%
20.00%55.598511,1370.0%33.3%
40.00%56.31,01116,9480.0%40.0%
60.00%56.775210,277100.0%33.3%
40.00%57.083013,712100.0%25.0%
20.00%52.56009,44850.0%0.0%
60.00%54.61,06010,99350.0%66.7%
40.00%57.061611,79550.0%33.3%
40.00%52.280011,961100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.69499,96966.7%50.0%
80.00%56.51,00111,78150.0%100.0%

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Mel vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mel do against Vex in League of Legends?

Mel wins the Mel vs Vex matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to Vex's 39.1%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Mel do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Vex with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Mel takes over the Mel vs Vex matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Mel scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mel vs Vex matchup?

Mel wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Mel is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Vex?

The best Mel build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Vex?

The best Mel runes against Vex use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Mel vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mel counter Vex?

Yes, Mel has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 60.9% win rate. Mel strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Mel against Vex?

When playing Mel against Vex, 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.