Mel, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
0.7%
Ban Rate
18.2%

Mel ADC Win Rate & Tier

Mel F TierMageSupport
Patch
26.20
Games
861
Lane
Bot
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Mel Good in Patch 26.20?

Mel is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Bot — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Mel's 48.3% win rate ranks #25 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #28. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Mel is banned in 18.2% of games and present (picked or banned) in 25.3%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
48.3%#25 of 30 Bot
Pick Rate
0.7%#28 of 30 Bot
Ban Rate
18.2%
Win rate change
+0.1vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Bot)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Mel →

Mel Roles

Mel goes Mid in 56% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Mel Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1945.91%
Patch 26.2046.81%
+0.89%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.193.57%
Patch 26.203.57%
0.00%

Quick overview of Mel's optimal setup in League of Legends. Mel's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, using Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense for maximum effectiveness. Mel performs well against Jinx, Lucian, Tristana but struggles against Yasuo, Kaisa, Samira.

Mel Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Mel stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Vision score: better than 76% of champions
  • Crowd control: better than 71% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Healing: below 96% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: below 84% of champions

Mel ranks in the 31.3 percentile for early game strength, 18.8 percentile for late game scaling, 30.2 percentile for objective control, 50.0 percentile for support strength, 25.0 percentile for creep farming, and 28.1 percentile for damage output.

Mel demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 11.5% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Mel may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Mel achieves a 47.2% win rate, which gradually declines to 35.7% in Master. This trend often indicates that Mel's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (47.2%), Bronze (52.0%), Silver (43.2%), Gold (54.2%), Platinum (49.5%)) suggests that while Mel can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Mel's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Mel is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Mel, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Mel at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 56.92% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 36.67% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Mel Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Mel include Janna, Anivia, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Mel in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Mel, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Mel Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Mel good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Mel is F tier as Bot with a 48.3% win rate. That win rate ranks #25 of 30 Bot champions.

What lane is Mel played in?

Mostly Mid (56% of ranked games), also Support (24%), Bot (18%).

How often is Mel banned?

Mel is banned in 18.2% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 25.3%.

What is Mel good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Mel stands out for Vision score (76/100), Crowd control (71/100).

Which champions are similar to Mel?

Champions that play like Mel: Janna, Anivia, Singed.