Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Melvs Vi

FMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Mel based on 6 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Mel scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mel build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mel vs Vi 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
Vi - 33.3% win rateVi(33.3%)
Mel - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Mel
33.3% WR
VS
Vi vs Mel matchup - 66.7% win rate
Vi
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Mel vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
4.1
CS / min
3.6
1,042
DMG / min
1,069
12,111
Gold / game
13,637
83
Heal / min
171
451
DMG Mitigated / min
871
1.3
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Mel vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Mel outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Mel reaches their power spikes, while Mel should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vi leads by 508 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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 Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Mel in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.1Mel
3.6Vi
Mel edges out Vi by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
1,042Mel
1,069Vi
Damage output is virtually even between Mel and Vi, with only 28 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
12,111Mel
13,637Vi
Vi generates a commanding 1,526 more gold per game than Mel. This substantial economic advantage means Vi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mel should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Mel
0.9Vi
Mel provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vi, 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
533Mel
1,041Vi
Vi vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 508 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi 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 Vi

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel0.0%
Vi early game win rateVi100.0%
Late Game
Mel
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel50.0%
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Mel at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Mel 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 Vi

Sorcery rune tree - Mel primary runes vs ViSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Mel rune vs ViManaflow Band - best Mel rune vs ViTranscendence - best Mel rune vs ViScorch - best Mel rune vs Vi
Precision rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs ViPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Mel rune vs ViPresence of Mind - best Mel rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

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


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
46.71%3044.178111,75948.4%45.6%
54.66%2366.996112,68454.6%54.7%
40.44%2252.572010,68849.4%35.0%
48.15%2166.882812,46153.9%44.0%
49.44%1786.781211,34549.4%49.5%
53.25%1694.178311,40559.7%48.5%
41.82%1655.377011,96242.9%41.2%
44.10%1616.588712,66743.8%44.3%
50.67%1506.81,00414,13851.7%50.0%
55.41%1482.873710,85463.0%51.1%
49.62%1336.479612,02855.6%45.6%
46.77%1242.174310,16044.2%48.6%
53.23%1246.393712,04862.3%46.5%
45.90%1223.178711,27848.8%44.3%
44.17%1206.896612,15150.0%38.7%
46.49%1142.165310,07750.0%44.3%
35.78%1096.484612,14936.4%35.4%
39.05%1056.976811,65641.5%37.5%
50.49%1036.784312,52454.2%47.3%
40.59%1012.375310,25839.3%42.2%
45.45%996.787712,20042.9%47.4%
49.48%976.890913,52850.0%48.9%
43.68%873.877112,08346.0%42.0%
45.98%876.194012,59045.7%46.1%
47.67%866.685011,63653.7%42.2%
52.94%855.887313,70650.0%54.4%
51.19%842.270610,34763.2%41.3%
53.75%806.190313,00652.6%54.8%
47.44%783.281311,04252.8%42.9%
53.95%763.678811,34655.2%53.2%
48.00%757.21,01712,48141.0%55.6%
42.67%756.284612,97541.7%43.1%
40.54%742.37519,97745.0%35.3%
51.35%746.786812,42846.9%54.8%
55.56%726.486312,51963.0%51.1%
50.00%706.586712,78845.2%53.9%
59.42%696.892612,27748.5%69.4%
44.93%696.596314,18950.0%41.9%
44.12%682.476010,61641.4%46.1%
39.39%662.36959,82931.3%47.1%
53.03%666.990511,62162.9%41.9%
54.84%626.693613,22959.3%51.4%
40.98%616.895011,55460.0%27.8%
44.26%612.254910,04039.3%48.5%
55.00%606.695213,41067.9%43.8%
46.55%586.486212,09740.0%51.5%
40.35%576.783814,06644.4%38.5%
44.64%562.972610,80358.3%34.4%
46.30%542.067610,28360.9%35.5%
42.59%547.091212,34343.5%41.9%
60.38%536.693212,49764.0%57.1%
33.96%536.183111,42444.0%25.0%
40.38%525.992912,08536.8%42.4%
45.10%516.786311,90447.6%43.3%
46.94%492.389210,30954.5%40.7%
44.90%496.590912,25638.5%52.2%
44.90%496.585712,59245.0%44.8%
55.32%476.488912,10761.1%51.7%
55.32%476.686412,25456.3%54.8%
37.78%452.568410,42525.0%48.0%
53.49%435.094413,45471.4%44.8%
46.51%432.269810,50841.2%50.0%
41.46%412.26339,97331.6%50.0%
45.00%406.594312,59855.6%36.4%
43.59%392.059810,24346.1%42.3%
39.47%382.16118,54625.0%55.6%
40.00%356.389512,34458.3%30.4%
69.70%336.784613,46072.7%68.2%
42.42%336.287514,03250.0%39.1%
45.45%336.694814,13758.3%38.1%
56.25%323.779612,37250.0%58.3%
50.00%325.874110,80250.0%50.0%
50.00%321.877610,42458.8%40.0%
38.71%316.586913,60833.3%42.1%
45.16%317.180612,74950.0%41.2%
48.28%295.887412,20853.3%42.9%
42.86%286.681512,62950.0%35.7%
50.00%284.989812,76445.5%52.9%
42.86%285.61,11313,20750.0%38.9%
37.04%272.374610,90522.2%44.4%
59.26%272.871910,11458.3%60.0%
48.15%276.91,02412,88455.6%44.4%
52.00%255.11,15013,46762.5%47.1%
60.00%256.695814,37471.4%55.6%
44.00%257.088212,12642.9%45.5%
16.67%242.16799,76718.2%15.4%
50.00%246.91,02914,49750.0%50.0%
52.17%232.271210,87862.5%46.7%
47.83%232.376410,37863.6%33.3%
54.55%222.375810,12345.5%63.6%
47.37%196.989811,10350.0%44.4%
63.16%196.71,03811,96870.0%55.6%
55.56%183.277310,88550.0%58.3%
53.33%152.27359,29866.7%33.3%
28.57%147.672713,52542.9%14.3%
50.00%142.57929,80557.1%42.9%
35.71%147.389614,4330.0%50.0%
42.86%146.681611,39240.0%44.4%
50.00%146.587212,83950.0%50.0%
42.86%146.184913,26542.9%42.9%
61.54%136.892112,81366.7%57.1%
46.15%136.21,01513,00233.3%57.1%
33.33%125.884013,11733.3%33.3%
58.33%126.690212,79983.3%33.3%
63.64%117.092312,12950.0%71.4%
54.55%117.377714,02650.0%60.0%
60.00%102.879113,237100.0%55.6%
33.33%95.281210,3290.0%75.0%
87.50%86.868411,02375.0%100.0%
62.50%86.285411,932100.0%25.0%
62.50%83.876113,263100.0%57.1%
42.86%74.96426,35950.0%0.0%
71.43%72.26679,57266.7%75.0%
28.57%76.595712,7050.0%40.0%
42.86%72.581510,82833.3%50.0%
42.86%76.61,1239,33675.0%0.0%
33.33%65.970012,0080.0%50.0%
33.33%64.11,04212,1110.0%50.0%
50.00%62.762811,9310.0%60.0%
50.00%66.31,08813,8150.0%75.0%
66.67%66.896514,49666.7%66.7%
83.33%67.086411,696100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.21,01916,8950.0%60.0%
40.00%54.71,19814,2330.0%50.0%
40.00%56.81,07613,5230.0%50.0%
40.00%52.878113,474100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.27608,58133.3%50.0%
60.00%57.185512,65550.0%66.7%
0.00%57.798811,0350.0%0.0%
80.00%56.091312,852100.0%66.7%
60.00%53.485611,74550.0%66.7%

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Mel vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mel do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Mel vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Mel do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Mel with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mel do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Mel takes over the Mel vs Vi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Mel scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mel vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Vi?

The best Mel build against Vi includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, 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 Vi?

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

Does Mel counter Vi?

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

How do I play Mel against Vi?

When playing Mel against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.