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Mel Runes

The top Mel runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Unsealed Spellbook, Cash Back, Time Warp Tonic, Cosmic Insight for Mel's primary runes. Mel's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Revitalize and Demolish. These Mel rune choices provide the best Mel rune build for ranked.

  • Mel passive ability - Searing Brilliance - League of Legends
    Searing Brilliance

    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.

  • Mel Q ability - Radiant Volley - League of Legends
    Radiant Volley

    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/
    • 90/
    • 100/
    • 110
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 950
  • Mel W ability - Rebuttal - League of Legends
    Rebuttal

    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
  • Mel E ability - Solar Snare - League of Legends
    Solar Snare

    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/
    • 55/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70
    Cooldown:
    • 12/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 11/
    • 10
    Range:
    • 1050
  • Mel R ultimate ability - Golden Eclipse - League of Legends
    Golden Eclipse

    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
Classes:
  • Mage,
  • Support
49.74%Win Rate
Mel C tier

Mel performs best with Unsealed Spellbook as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Mel include Unsealed Spellbook, Cash Back, Time Warp Tonic. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 2 Mel games.

This alternative Mel rune build uses Summon Aery as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Mel and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Mel Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Mel runes?

The best Mel runes in patch 25.23 are Unsealed Spellbook, Cash Back, Time Warp Tonic, and Cosmic Insight for the primary tree, and Revitalize and Demolish for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Mel.

What keystone should I use on Mel?

Unsealed Spellbook is the best keystone rune for Mel. This keystone synergizes well with Mel's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Mel's secondary runes?

Mel's best secondary runes are Revitalize and Demolish. These secondary runes complement Mel's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Mel?

Yes, Mel can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Unsealed Spellbook is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.