Samiravs Mel
Samira vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Samira wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Mel based on 13 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Mel matchup.
Samira Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Samira 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.
Mel(53.9%)Who Wins the Samira vs Mel Matchup?
Samira vs Mel Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Mel's 46.1%, giving Samira a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mel leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira 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.
Samira vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown
Mel is favored during the laning phase against Samira, 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.
Best Samira Build Against Mel
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Mel are The Collector, Death's Dance and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mel. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Mel matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira25.0%Mel75.0%Samira66.7%Mel33.3%Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Mel can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mel must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Samira Runes Against Mel
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Mel, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Samira'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 Samira build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.51% | 482 | 6.2 | 879 | 14,073 | 45.0% | 49.8% | |
| 44.78% | 393 | 6.4 | 895 | 14,045 | 47.6% | 41.7% | |
| 46.46% | 381 | 6.1 | 917 | 14,294 | 44.2% | 48.3% | |
| 48.30% | 265 | 6.3 | 926 | 14,732 | 44.5% | 51.0% | |
| 54.63% | 216 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 15,306 | 50.9% | 58.2% | |
| 54.68% | 203 | 6.3 | 980 | 14,699 | 51.1% | 57.5% | |
| 52.26% | 199 | 6.2 | 920 | 14,217 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 51.35% | 185 | 6.5 | 968 | 14,849 | 55.6% | 48.1% | |
| 52.63% | 152 | 6.4 | 951 | 14,589 | 52.0% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 150 | 6.4 | 976 | 14,835 | 55.3% | 44.6% | |
| 51.80% | 139 | 6.5 | 941 | 14,906 | 47.1% | 56.5% | |
| 44.53% | 128 | 6.4 | 852 | 13,994 | 46.3% | 42.6% | |
| 56.30% | 119 | 6.3 | 901 | 13,814 | 56.5% | 56.0% | |
| 52.88% | 104 | 6.2 | 886 | 14,050 | 51.0% | 54.7% | |
| 40.00% | 85 | 6.4 | 925 | 13,899 | 34.7% | 47.2% | |
| 58.75% | 80 | 6.6 | 929 | 15,223 | 61.8% | 56.5% | |
| 53.25% | 77 | 6.1 | 860 | 14,172 | 55.0% | 51.4% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 6.4 | 950 | 14,339 | 44.7% | 56.8% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 6.0 | 847 | 14,117 | 55.6% | 60.6% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 914 | 13,189 | 43.3% | 25.0% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.4 | 1,005 | 15,759 | 36.8% | 60.7% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.1 | 830 | 13,574 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.6 | 910 | 13,594 | 52.2% | 59.1% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 6.1 | 786 | 12,048 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.3 | 999 | 13,703 | 39.1% | 46.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 6.1 | 900 | 14,266 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.0 | 835 | 14,885 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.1 | 932 | 13,430 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.9 | 836 | 14,430 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.1 | 811 | 14,033 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,161 | 15,485 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 940 | 15,250 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,082 | 14,858 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 7.6 | 940 | 14,941 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.0 | 992 | 15,273 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 675 | 10,620 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 906 | 14,860 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,014 | 17,245 | 0.0% | 60.0% |
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Samira vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Mel in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Samira vs Mel matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Mel's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Samira do against Mel in the early game?
In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Samira with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Mel players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Mel in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Mel matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Mel with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Mel?
The best Samira build against Mel includes The Collector, Death's Dance, Infinity Edge with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Mel?
The best Samira runes against Mel use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Mel?
Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 53.9% win rate. Samira strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Samira against Mel?
When playing Samira against Mel, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Mel. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.