Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Rellvs Mel

ATankSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Rell wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Mel based on 24 games. Rell holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Mel matchup.

Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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.

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Mel - 58.3% win rateMel(58.3%)
Rell - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Rell
58.3% WR
VS
Mel vs Rell matchup - 41.7% win rate
Mel
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Mel Matchup?

Rell wins the Rell vs Mel matchup
Winner
Rell
Matches: 24
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
1.1
CS / min
2.2
321
DMG / min
737
8,484
Gold / game
10,513
99
Heal / min
107
1,283
DMG Mitigated / min
313
1.3
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Rell vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Rell wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Mel's 41.7%, giving Rell a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Rell dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mel players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rell leads by 962 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rell players can confidently pick into Mel and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mel away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rell vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Rell, 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
1.1Rell
2.2Mel
Mel significantly out-farms Rell by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mel a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rell players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
321Rell
737Mel
Mel heavily out-damages Rell by 415 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rell 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
8,484Rell
10,513Mel
Mel generates a commanding 2,029 more gold per game than Rell. This substantial economic advantage means Mel consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rell should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Rell
1.3Mel
Both Rell and Mel provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,382Rell
420Mel
Rell vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 962 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell 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 Rell Build Against Mel

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Mel are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rell an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rell vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rell
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell50.0%
Mel early game win rateMel50.0%
Late Game
Rell
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell66.7%
Mel late game win rateMel33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rell and Mel, with Rell holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Rell is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Rell, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Rell holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Mel players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rell Runes Against Mel

Inspiration rune tree - Rell primary runes vs MelInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Rell rune vs MelCash Back - best Rell rune vs MelBiscuit Delivery - best Rell rune vs MelCosmic Insight - best Rell rune vs Mel
Resolve rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs MelResolve
Demolish - best Rell rune vs MelSecond Wind - best Rell rune vs Mel
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Rell to press their advantage against Mel, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.61%1301.03198,43147.1%52.5%
53.97%1260.93559,13460.4%49.3%
43.59%1171.03408,79140.4%46.7%
50.86%1161.03619,22142.0%57.6%
53.61%971.13409,38151.3%55.2%
50.55%911.03249,18142.9%55.4%
50.00%790.93278,89647.1%52.3%
44.93%701.03568,54050.0%38.7%
42.65%681.03198,78641.9%43.2%
51.47%681.03148,70161.8%41.2%
57.58%671.03318,71453.1%61.8%
52.31%651.03729,03847.1%58.1%
43.08%650.93428,79240.0%46.7%
42.19%641.03298,30537.5%46.9%
45.16%621.02938,44741.9%48.4%
60.34%581.03228,82757.7%62.5%
52.73%560.93638,53351.7%53.9%
59.62%541.14028,85456.0%63.0%
51.85%541.03038,35357.6%42.9%
57.14%491.03228,65836.8%70.0%
43.75%481.23219,25545.5%42.3%
51.06%470.93959,51542.9%57.7%
60.87%460.93549,69761.1%60.7%
39.53%440.93378,61045.8%31.6%
61.36%441.02948,20257.1%68.8%
47.62%421.03619,11033.3%58.3%
57.89%380.93258,75961.9%52.9%
42.86%351.03258,56453.3%35.0%
48.28%291.13238,46137.5%61.5%
57.14%280.93829,17746.7%69.2%
58.33%241.13218,48450.0%66.7%
50.00%241.23728,16633.3%66.7%
40.91%231.12938,46550.0%33.3%
47.83%231.03558,65437.5%53.3%
66.67%211.33609,78366.7%66.7%
43.75%160.93139,01020.0%54.5%
57.14%140.83379,47642.9%71.4%
46.15%130.93779,44228.6%66.7%
55.56%90.743710,19850.0%57.1%
55.56%90.93268,00440.0%75.0%
62.50%83.27019,74550.0%75.0%
62.50%81.031510,4310.0%83.3%
50.00%81.03239,11550.0%50.0%
62.50%81.036010,33150.0%66.7%
57.14%71.952011,55733.3%75.0%
28.57%70.93518,02325.0%33.3%
85.71%70.936810,19466.7%100.0%
57.14%70.93029,79666.7%50.0%
71.43%72.147410,62066.7%75.0%
66.67%61.02909,127100.0%0.0%
20.00%51.03439,2730.0%33.3%
80.00%51.03218,14375.0%100.0%
80.00%50.93669,400100.0%75.0%
20.00%52.13878,6640.0%33.3%
60.00%51.14239,56266.7%50.0%
40.00%50.93555,52225.0%100.0%
60.00%50.844410,46450.0%66.7%
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Rell vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Mel in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Rell vs Mel matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Mel's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Rell do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Rell has the advantage against Mel with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rell players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rell do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Rell takes over the Rell vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Rell scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rell vs Mel matchup?

Rell wins the matchup against Mel with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Rell is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Mel?

The best Rell build against Mel includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rell runes against Mel?

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

Does Rell counter Mel?

Yes, Rell has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 58.3% win rate. Rell strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Rell against Mel?

When playing Rell against Mel, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.