Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Yunaravs Mel

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yunara vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yunara wins with a 59.4% win rate (+18.8%) over Mel based on 32 games. Yunara holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Mel matchup.

Yunara Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yunara 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 - 59.4% win rateMel(59.4%)
Yunara - 59.4% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
59.4% WR
VS
Mel vs Yunara matchup - 40.6% win rate
Mel
40.6% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Mel Matchup?

Yunara wins the Yunara vs Mel matchup
Winner
Yunara
Matches: 32
59.4%
Win Rate
40.6%
7.1
CS / min
7.5
789
DMG / min
896
13,020
Gold / game
12,843
196
Heal / min
78
418
DMG Mitigated / min
371
0.3
CC / min
1.2
54.5%
Early Game WR
45.5%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Yunara vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Yunara wins with a 59.4% win rate compared to Mel's 40.6%, giving Yunara a 18.8 percentage point advantage. Yunara 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 Mel leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yunara 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.

Yunara vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Yunara in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Yunara
7.5Mel
Mel edges out Yunara by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Mel.
Damage
789Yunara
896Mel
Mel heavily out-damages Yunara by 107 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yunara 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
13,020Yunara
12,843Mel
Yunara and Mel generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 177 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Yunara
1.2Mel
Mel brings significantly more crowd control than Yunara, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Mel far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Yunara should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
613Yunara
449Mel
Yunara vastly out-sustains Mel, healing and mitigating 165 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yunara 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 Yunara Build Against Mel

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Yunara needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yunara against Mel are Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Yunara 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 Yunara vs Mel matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Yunara early game win rateYunara54.5%
Mel early game win rateMel45.5%
Late Game
Yunara
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara70.0%
Mel late game win rateMel30.0%

Yunara dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Mel. This lopsided early game means Yunara can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yunara is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Yunara, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Yunara 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 Yunara Runes Against Mel

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs MelPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs MelTriumph - best Yunara rune vs MelLegend: Alacrity - best Yunara rune vs MelCut Down - best Yunara rune vs Mel
Inspiration rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs MelInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Yunara rune vs MelMagical Footwear - best Yunara rune vs Mel
80.0% WR

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


Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yunara 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
46.11%3347.083813,87646.5%45.8%
50.32%3087.292114,15846.7%53.8%
48.68%3047.085714,31747.5%49.7%
50.36%2807.089214,49647.3%52.4%
53.23%2636.887214,26746.4%58.3%
45.79%2147.188914,05649.0%43.2%
48.33%2097.391814,39441.0%55.0%
50.82%1837.296813,98652.8%48.0%
47.68%1517.196414,26144.6%50.6%
51.40%1077.088913,12850.0%53.3%
53.06%986.683412,96052.1%54.0%
42.39%927.086414,70548.8%37.3%
48.81%847.187813,60543.2%55.0%
59.04%837.192913,58057.1%61.0%
43.21%817.389414,53645.7%41.3%
51.90%796.787013,84648.7%55.0%
48.05%777.197114,18848.8%47.2%
46.48%717.286814,36151.4%41.7%
50.00%627.392714,24067.9%35.3%
59.32%596.795115,04959.1%59.5%
51.22%417.193113,06550.0%52.9%
50.00%387.11,00114,75850.0%50.0%
48.48%337.294714,37752.6%42.9%
59.38%327.178913,02054.5%70.0%
24.14%296.583112,9967.7%37.5%
46.43%286.984513,09126.7%69.2%
37.04%277.196812,31731.3%45.5%
38.46%267.174112,92128.6%50.0%
21.74%237.472512,77341.7%0.0%
59.09%226.982613,57480.0%41.7%
40.00%207.378913,86137.5%41.7%
40.00%157.275813,50816.7%55.6%
50.00%147.195616,08275.0%40.0%
57.14%148.11,22114,17783.3%37.5%
30.77%136.882514,37720.0%37.5%
75.00%127.598916,86966.7%77.8%
36.36%117.195414,70540.0%33.3%
75.00%86.91,13716,47575.0%75.0%
12.50%86.894414,8870.0%25.0%
42.86%76.41,19813,2340.0%75.0%
16.67%66.063410,8470.0%25.0%
83.33%67.594317,136100.0%80.0%
40.00%57.11,08714,97066.7%0.0%
60.00%56.084814,01450.0%66.7%
0.00%56.577411,2240.0%0.0%
40.00%56.87248,91933.3%50.0%

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Yunara vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yunara do against Mel in League of Legends?

Yunara wins the Yunara vs Mel matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to Mel's 40.6%, a 18.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Yunara do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Mel with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yunara do against Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Yunara takes over the Yunara vs Mel matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Yunara scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yunara vs Mel matchup?

Yunara wins the matchup against Mel with a 59.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 18.8 percentage point advantage means Yunara is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Yunara build against Mel?

The best Yunara build against Mel includes Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yunara runes against Mel?

The best Yunara runes against Mel use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Yunara vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yunara counter Mel?

Yes, Yunara has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 59.4% win rate. Yunara strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Yunara against Mel?

When playing Yunara 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.