Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Mel

BMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Syndra wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.5%) over Mel based on 67 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Mel matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Mel - 53.7% win rateMel(53.7%)
Syndra - 53.7% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
53.7% WR
VS
Mel vs Syndra matchup - 46.3% win rate
Mel
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Mel Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Mel matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 67
53.7%
Win Rate
46.3%
6.8
CS / min
7.0
932
DMG / min
916
12,257
Gold / game
12,165
88
Heal / min
94
308
DMG Mitigated / min
419
1.4
CC / min
1.0
48.3%
Early Game WR
51.7%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Syndra vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Mel's 46.3%, giving Syndra a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Mel in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Mel, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Syndra
7.0Mel
Syndra and Mel farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
932Syndra
916Mel
Damage output is virtually even between Syndra and Mel, with only 17 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,257Syndra
12,165Mel
Syndra and Mel generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 92 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Syndra
1.0Mel
Syndra provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mel, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
396Syndra
513Mel
Mel heals and mitigates 117 more damage per minute than Syndra, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Mel to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Syndra.

Best Syndra Build Against Mel

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Mel are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Syndra vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mel
51.7%
+3.4% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra48.3%
Mel early game win rateMel51.7%
Late Game
Syndra
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra57.9%
Mel late game win rateMel42.1%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Mel has a meaningful 51.7% win rate, outperforming Syndra by 3.4 percentage points. Mel players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, 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 Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Mel

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs MelInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs MelMagical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs MelBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs MelCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Mel
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs MelSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs MelTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Mel
75.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.55%1827.294212,97042.1%56.6%
51.75%1437.186212,25457.6%46.8%
50.36%1396.885812,25547.5%52.5%
51.13%1337.190412,68554.5%48.7%
48.80%1256.583612,09144.2%51.2%
57.02%1146.684112,75950.0%61.8%
40.38%1046.998613,42548.5%36.6%
41.58%1016.781711,42738.6%43.9%
54.46%1016.788311,45844.4%62.5%
41.58%1016.579511,49843.5%40.0%
52.87%877.097612,06769.2%39.6%
39.24%796.782511,92234.2%43.9%
53.16%796.883711,65063.6%45.6%
50.00%786.594512,56530.3%64.4%
42.47%736.791912,32041.4%43.2%
50.70%716.790712,54054.5%47.4%
53.73%676.893212,25748.3%57.9%
43.75%646.678512,04737.5%47.5%
58.06%627.079912,15756.7%59.4%
54.24%597.493612,88056.0%52.9%
54.39%576.994312,61852.2%55.9%
59.65%577.295212,77682.6%44.1%
55.36%567.080010,42957.1%53.6%
50.00%546.889012,74454.2%46.7%
46.30%546.698313,82255.0%41.2%
45.28%536.496211,58142.9%48.0%
54.72%536.786610,96855.6%53.9%
58.00%507.097212,31761.9%55.2%
41.67%486.681112,58731.6%48.3%
50.00%486.691312,40538.9%56.7%
59.09%447.288812,48252.4%65.2%
65.91%446.994912,34955.0%75.0%
53.49%437.298212,90464.7%46.1%
76.32%387.21,01213,53183.3%70.0%
44.12%346.990212,38650.0%38.9%
50.00%346.583011,83537.5%61.1%
46.88%326.61,10913,52840.0%50.0%
53.13%326.988813,32666.7%45.0%
65.63%327.41,04313,32560.0%70.6%
48.39%317.382412,72271.4%29.4%
44.44%276.81,07412,28266.7%26.7%
48.00%256.789613,05860.0%45.0%
29.17%246.886813,9860.0%35.0%
54.17%247.297713,24260.0%50.0%
39.13%236.71,01913,12333.3%41.2%
40.91%226.896413,00823.1%66.7%
33.33%216.086210,86140.0%27.3%
63.16%197.398113,42650.0%72.7%
33.33%186.688611,84425.0%40.0%
55.56%186.996514,37857.1%54.5%
44.44%187.091513,15650.0%41.7%
52.94%176.394712,66766.7%45.5%
41.18%176.591215,03066.7%35.7%
70.59%176.281411,90671.4%70.0%
41.18%176.788014,15857.1%30.0%
50.00%167.697213,54012.5%87.5%
40.00%157.090710,83337.5%42.9%
40.00%157.378610,71540.0%40.0%
64.29%146.886711,36260.0%66.7%
53.85%136.998414,0490.0%70.0%
33.33%127.285312,86440.0%28.6%
41.67%126.81,00214,69375.0%25.0%
45.45%116.490511,85650.0%40.0%
33.33%96.57879,81940.0%25.0%
77.78%97.189013,28380.0%75.0%
66.67%96.891714,81050.0%80.0%
55.56%93.67139,84950.0%60.0%
66.67%96.785312,24375.0%60.0%
55.56%96.596112,90866.7%33.3%
55.56%96.899013,76425.0%80.0%
37.50%87.31,07613,02925.0%50.0%
62.50%83.395911,714100.0%50.0%
50.00%87.698615,911100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.81,26514,0980.0%42.9%
75.00%85.31,12213,48075.0%75.0%
57.14%77.31,22716,6560.0%66.7%
42.86%77.586015,7430.0%50.0%
42.86%77.196713,839100.0%33.3%
66.67%64.21,04513,564100.0%50.0%
33.33%67.387710,70650.0%0.0%
66.67%67.31,05116,11066.7%66.7%
66.67%64.266210,10150.0%75.0%
50.00%67.174712,53950.0%50.0%
83.33%67.01,10213,042100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.91,18312,90466.7%66.7%
60.00%56.01,08111,349100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
60.00%55.192914,0650.0%75.0%
60.00%56.384510,31950.0%100.0%
80.00%56.31,12413,342100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.88069,11225.0%100.0%

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Syndra vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Mel in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Mel matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Mel's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Syndra with a 51.7% win rate versus 48.3%. Mel players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Mel matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Mel matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Mel with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Mel?

The best Syndra build against Mel includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Mel?

The best Syndra runes against Mel use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Mel?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 53.7% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Syndra against Mel?

When playing Syndra 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.