Thresh - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Threshvs Mel

DSupportTank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Thresh vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Thresh wins with a 63.3% win rate (+26.5%) over Mel based on 98 games. Thresh holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Thresh vs Mel matchup.

Thresh Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Thresh 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 - 63.3% win rateMel(63.3%)
Thresh - 63.3% win rate in this matchup
Thresh
63.3% WR
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Mel vs Thresh matchup - 36.7% win rate
Mel
36.7% WR

Who Wins the Thresh vs Mel Matchup?

Thresh wins the Thresh vs Mel matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 98
63.3%
Win Rate
36.7%
1.2
CS / min
2.1
329
DMG / min
782
9,475
Gold / game
11,024
137
Heal / min
94
945
DMG Mitigated / min
332
1.2
CC / min
1.4
59.1%
Early Game WR
40.9%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Thresh vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Thresh vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 63.3% win rate compared to Mel's 36.7%, giving Thresh a 26.5 percentage point advantage. Thresh 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 Thresh leads by 656 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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.

Thresh vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

Mel is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, 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
1.2Thresh
2.1Mel
Mel significantly out-farms Thresh by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mel a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Thresh players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
329Thresh
782Mel
Mel heavily out-damages Thresh by 453 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Thresh 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
9,475Thresh
11,024Mel
Mel generates a commanding 1,549 more gold per game than Thresh. This substantial economic advantage means Mel consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Thresh should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Thresh
1.4Mel
Both Thresh and Mel provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,082Thresh
427Mel
Thresh vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 656 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Thresh 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 Thresh Build Against Mel

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Thresh needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Thresh against Mel are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. This combination gives Thresh an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 7 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 Thresh vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Thresh
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Thresh early game win rateThresh59.1%
Mel early game win rateMel40.9%
Late Game
Thresh
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Thresh late game win rateThresh66.7%
Mel late game win rateMel33.3%

Thresh dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Thresh can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Thresh 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 Thresh Runes Against Mel

Resolve rune tree - Thresh primary runes vs MelResolve
Guardian - best Thresh rune vs MelFont of Life - best Thresh rune vs MelBone Plating - best Thresh rune vs MelUnflinching - best Thresh rune vs Mel
Inspiration rune tree - Thresh secondary runes vs MelInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Thresh rune vs MelCosmic Insight - best Thresh rune vs Mel
64.7% WR

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


Thresh matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Thresh'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 Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Thresh matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.68%4741.13388,65148.9%46.5%
52.32%3881.13708,65552.2%52.4%
51.96%3831.23349,01742.4%60.2%
52.08%3611.13608,91651.1%52.9%
45.87%3511.13518,67248.5%43.3%
44.77%3441.13359,02239.4%48.5%
46.40%2781.23409,02443.0%49.0%
48.80%2501.13448,71954.7%43.6%
54.42%2261.13469,34158.1%51.9%
47.06%2041.13668,67948.8%45.8%
51.23%2031.13678,95955.2%47.7%
56.93%2021.13689,38757.1%56.8%
43.78%2011.23178,68539.1%47.7%
43.43%1981.13488,47640.9%46.6%
53.81%1971.13278,97261.8%47.2%
47.87%1881.13218,43050.5%45.4%
48.02%1771.13079,06045.1%50.0%
55.43%1751.23258,68261.0%47.1%
39.53%1721.23838,61741.0%38.3%
49.42%1721.13598,78252.0%47.5%
48.67%1501.24278,81643.9%54.4%
45.07%1421.23298,55240.9%48.7%
51.52%1321.13989,10653.0%50.0%
55.91%1271.24009,05254.8%56.9%
54.40%1251.23248,40158.1%50.8%
52.29%1091.13568,96449.0%55.2%
52.83%1061.13118,65748.2%58.0%
46.67%1051.13448,82845.8%47.4%
53.92%1021.13848,74051.9%56.0%
63.27%981.23299,47559.1%66.7%
42.35%851.13788,67843.6%41.3%
43.04%791.13749,30444.1%42.2%
58.23%791.13518,83451.3%65.0%
51.95%771.13619,27556.3%48.9%
52.83%531.43749,04766.7%43.8%
52.94%511.13268,83962.5%44.4%
50.00%441.33829,26060.0%41.7%
34.09%441.13609,77228.6%36.7%
57.89%381.13589,07550.0%65.0%
44.12%341.32938,14647.6%38.5%
36.67%301.43488,62935.7%37.5%
41.38%291.23108,67240.0%42.9%
46.15%261.13968,89353.3%36.4%
48.00%251.13689,63841.7%53.9%
45.83%241.24299,45645.5%46.1%
60.87%231.137510,38840.0%66.7%
52.63%191.244610,28533.3%56.3%
50.00%181.23548,96475.0%30.0%
55.56%181.02979,92666.7%50.0%
68.75%161.135110,63666.7%69.2%
37.50%161.33909,72125.0%50.0%
46.67%151.23728,07930.0%80.0%
58.33%121.44719,86950.0%60.0%
33.33%121.13688,50828.6%40.0%
36.36%111.148910,9240.0%50.0%
70.00%101.13219,21450.0%83.3%
70.00%101.13218,79380.0%60.0%
33.33%92.843310,40140.0%25.0%
44.44%91.852010,22050.0%40.0%
37.50%81.33288,56650.0%25.0%
50.00%81.13517,90250.0%50.0%
37.50%81.23388,04820.0%66.7%
25.00%81.14349,58350.0%0.0%
50.00%82.04298,32440.0%66.7%
14.29%71.83508,2410.0%33.3%
57.14%71.24199,14033.3%75.0%
14.29%71.33458,27225.0%0.0%
71.43%71.338110,8350.0%83.3%
33.33%61.747410,35250.0%25.0%
50.00%61.65219,8860.0%75.0%
66.67%65.56828,832100.0%50.0%
66.67%62.94239,83250.0%100.0%
83.33%62.541212,010100.0%80.0%
33.33%61.23938,92966.7%0.0%
50.00%62.15089,71550.0%50.0%
60.00%53.651310,09050.0%100.0%
20.00%53.445911,3430.0%33.3%
60.00%51.33117,88166.7%50.0%
0.00%53.15219,3620.0%0.0%
20.00%52.864311,3730.0%33.3%
60.00%51.64489,55966.7%50.0%
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Thresh vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Thresh do against Mel in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Thresh vs Mel matchup with a 63.3% win rate compared to Mel's 36.7%, a 26.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Thresh do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Thresh has the advantage against Mel with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. Thresh players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Thresh do against Mel in the late game?

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

Who wins the Thresh vs Mel matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Mel with a 63.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 26.5 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.

What is the best Thresh build against Mel?

The best Thresh build against Mel includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Thresh runes against Mel?

The best Thresh runes against Mel use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Thresh vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Thresh counter Mel?

Yes, Thresh has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 63.3% win rate. Thresh strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Thresh against Mel?

When playing Thresh 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.