Mel - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
5.5%

Melvs Yuumi

FMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mel vs Yuumi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yuumi wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Mel based on 26 games. Yuumi 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 Yuumi 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
Yuumi - 42.3% win rateYuumi(42.3%)
Mel - 42.3% win rate in this matchup
Mel
42.3% WR
VS
Yuumi vs Mel matchup - 57.7% win rate
Yuumi
57.7% WR

Who Wins the Mel vs Yuumi Matchup?

Yuumi wins the Mel vs Yuumi matchup
Winner
Yuumi
Matches: 26
42.3%
Win Rate
57.7%
2.2
CS / min
0.6
589
DMG / min
318
10,092
Gold / game
8,988
114
Heal / min
383
295
DMG Mitigated / min
155
1.1
CC / min
0.7
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Mel vs Yuumi Matchup Summary

The Mel vs Yuumi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Yuumi wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Mel's 42.3%, giving Yuumi a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yuumi controls the early laning stage, but Mel outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yuumi 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 CS, where Mel leads by 1.7 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yuumi 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 Yuumi 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 Yuumi Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Yuumi in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Yuumi, 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
2.2Mel
0.6Yuumi
Mel significantly out-farms Yuumi by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mel a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Yuumi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
589Mel
318Yuumi
Mel heavily out-damages Yuumi by 270 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yuumi 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
10,092Mel
8,988Yuumi
Mel generates a commanding 1,104 more gold per game than Yuumi. This substantial economic advantage means Mel consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yuumi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Mel
0.7Yuumi
Mel provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yuumi, 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
409Mel
539Yuumi
Yuumi heals and mitigates 129 more damage per minute than Mel, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Yuumi 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 Yuumi

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yuumi
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Mel early game win rateMel30.0%
Yuumi early game win rateYuumi70.0%
Late Game
Mel
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mel late game win rateMel50.0%
Yuumi late game win rateYuumi50.0%

Yuumi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Yuumi 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 Yuumi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yuumi 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 Yuumi

Sorcery rune tree - Mel primary runes vs YuumiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Mel rune vs YuumiManaflow Band - best Mel rune vs YuumiTranscendence - best Mel rune vs YuumiScorch - best Mel rune vs Yuumi
Precision rune tree - Mel secondary runes vs YuumiPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Mel rune vs YuumiPresence of Mind - best Mel rune vs Yuumi
40.0% WR

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

How does Mel do against Yuumi in League of Legends?

Yuumi wins the Mel vs Yuumi matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Mel's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Mel do against Yuumi in the early game?

In the early game, Yuumi has the advantage against Mel with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Yuumi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mel do against Yuumi in the late game?

In the late game, Mel takes over the Mel vs Yuumi 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 Yuumi matchup?

Yuumi wins the matchup against Mel with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Yuumi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Mel build against Yuumi?

The best Mel build against Yuumi includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Sorcerer'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 Yuumi?

The best Mel runes against Yuumi use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Mel vs Yuumi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mel counter Yuumi?

No, Mel struggles against Yuumi with only a 42.3% win rate. Yuumi has the advantage in this matchup. Mel players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yuumi's lead.

How do I play Mel against Yuumi?

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