Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Mel

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Syndra wins with a 62.1% win rate (+24.1%) over Mel based on 58 games. Syndra holds the advantage in both the early and 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 - 62.1% win rateMel(62.1%)
Syndra - 62.1% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
62.1% WR
VS
Mel vs Syndra matchup - 37.9% win rate
Mel
37.9% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Mel Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Mel matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 58
62.1%
Win Rate
37.9%
6.7
CS / min
6.7
996
DMG / min
866
13,994
Gold / game
13,731
82
Heal / min
94
346
DMG Mitigated / min
434
1.4
CC / min
0.9
73.9%
Early Game WR
26.1%
54.3%
Late Game WR
45.7%

Syndra vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 62.1% win rate compared to Mel's 37.9%, giving Syndra a 24.1 percentage point advantage. Syndra 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 crowd control, where Syndra leads by 0.5s 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
6.7Syndra
6.7Mel
Syndra and Mel farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
996Syndra
866Mel
Syndra heavily out-damages Mel by 130 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mel should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,994Syndra
13,731Mel
Syndra and Mel generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 262 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
0.9Mel
Syndra provides 0.5 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
428Syndra
528Mel
Mel heals and mitigates 100 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, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 77.8% win rate across 9 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
Syndra
73.9%
+47.8% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra73.9%
Mel early game win rateMel26.1%
Late Game
Syndra
54.3%
+8.6% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra54.3%
Mel late game win rateMel45.7%

Syndra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.9% win rate — a 47.8 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Syndra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.3% win rate — 8.6 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Syndra 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 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
57.1% 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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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 62.1% win rate compared to Mel's 37.9%, a 24.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Mel with a 73.9% win rate versus 26.1%. Syndra 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 54.3% win rate compared to 45.7%. 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 62.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 24.1 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 58 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Mel?

The best Syndra build against Mel includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 77.8% 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 57.1% 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 62.1% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Syndra against Mel?

When playing Syndra 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.