Mel the Soul's Reflection
Mel Medarda is the presumed heir of the Medarda family, once one of the most powerful in Noxus. In appearance she is a graceful aristocrat, but beneath the surface lies a skilled politician who makes it her business to know everything about everyone she meets. After an encounter with the mysterious Black Rose, Mel discovered the depths of her mother's deception and, for once, faced a situation potentially beyond her control. With newly awakened magical abilities, she sailed home in search of answers—and though many still seek to temper the light within her, Mel's soul remains forever defiant.
Searing Brilliance
Whenever Mel uses an ability, she gains three bonus projectiles (up to nine maximum) on her next attack.
When Mel deals damage through an ability or attack, she applies Overwhelm, which can stack infinitely. If the enemy is hit by Mel with enough Overwhelm damage, the stacks are consumed to execute the target.
Radiant Volley
Mel fires a barrage of projectiles that explode around a target location, dealing damage repeatedly to enemies within the area.
Cost:- 70/
- 80/
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- 100/
- 110
Cooldown:- 10/
- 9/
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- 6
Range:- 950
Rebuttal
Mel forms a barrier around herself that reflects enemy projectiles back at the attacker, prevents her from taking damage, and grants her movement speed.
Cost:- 80/
- 60/
- 40/
- 20/
- 0
Cooldown:- 35/
- 32/
- 29/
- 26/
- 23
Range:- 250
Solar Snare
Mel fires a radiant orb forward, rooting those at its center while the area around it slows enemies and deals damage over time.
Cost:- 50/
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- 90
Cooldown:- 12/
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- 11/
- 10
Range:- 1050
Golden Eclipse
Mel strikes all enemies marked with Overwhelm regardless of their distance from her, dealing additional damage for each stack of Overwhelm.
Ranks of Golden Eclipse increase Overwhelm's damage.Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 100/
- 80
Range:- 25000
- Mage,
- Support
Patch 26.1 Mel Changes
Quick overview of Mel's optimal setup in League of Legends. Mel's top build includes Armored Advance, Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, using Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Mel performs well against Swain, Ahri, Naafiri but struggles against Orianna, Viktor, Nami.
- Mel's Top Build
- Mel's Best Runes
- Mel's Top Matchups
- Mel's Counters
Mel's base statistics in League of Legends. Mel has 630 base health, 54 attack damage, 21 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Mel's stats is crucial for maximizing Mel's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Mel's stats against other champions to see how Mel ranks.
AP:0
AD:54(3.3 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:480(28 per level)
Mana Regen:9(0.9 per level)
Health:630(93 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.55 per level)
Armor:21(5.2 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Mel Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Mel Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.89% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 43.14% in 30 minute games. Understanding Mel Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Mel's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 9.3%, Late Game: 11.1%, Objective Control: 47.9%, Supportive Strength: 39.4%, Creep Farming: 52.3%, Damage: 64.5%. These percentile rankings show how Mel compares to other champions in each category.
Mel exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Mel's performance shows a 1.8% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Mel rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (46.3% win rate), players may struggle to execute Mel's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (48.0% win rate), Mel's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Mel has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Mel should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (46.3%), Bronze (47.3%), Silver (48.2%), Gold (45.4%), Platinum (44.2%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Mel's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Mel an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Mel
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Swain and Ahri
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Orianna (32.8% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Mel into favorable matchups like Swain where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Precision rune setup for a $73.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Mel Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Mel in League of Legends?
Mel is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Mel ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Mel's win rate?
Mel has a 46.45% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Mel's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Mel?
Champions similar to Mel include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Mel in League of Legends.
How does Mel perform during different match durations?
Mel's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Mel's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Mel's performance at different game lengths.