Best Mel Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Mel counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Mel is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Fizz Mid, Xerath Mid, Locke Mid, Yasuo Mid, Aurelion Sol Mid, Viktor Mid, Syndra Mid, Orianna Mid, Yone Mid, and Kassadin Mid as the strongest counters for Mel. Mel is listed as favorable into Vex Mid, LeBlanc Mid, Ahri Mid, Irelia Mid, Lux Mid, Ekko Mid, Diana Mid, Vladimir Mid, Galio Mid, and Annie Mid. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Mel Mid same-role counters

  1. Fizz Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Fizz Mid, 41.0% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,950 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Xerath Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Xerath Mid, 40.7% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,529 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Locke Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Locke Mid, 45.5% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,250 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Yasuo Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 44.1% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 3,076 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Aurelion Sol Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Aurelion Sol Mid, 43.1% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 640 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Viktor Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Viktor Mid, 42.6% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,884 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Syndra Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Syndra Mid, 44.1% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,934 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Orianna Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Orianna Mid, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 722 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Yone Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Yone Mid, 44.8% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,500 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Kassadin Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Kassadin Mid, 45.4% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 515 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Mel Mid is good against

  1. Vex Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Vex Mid, 51.6% observed win rate, +6.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,092 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 51.0% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,242 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Ahri Mid, 49.1% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 3,797 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Irelia Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Irelia Mid, 50.5% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 773 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Lux Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Lux Mid, 46.7% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,804 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Ekko Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Ekko Mid, 47.6% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 862 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Diana Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Diana Mid, 47.2% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,016 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Vladimir Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Vladimir Mid, 46.8% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 840 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Galio Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Galio Mid, 48.4% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 872 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Annie Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Annie Mid, 46.6% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 513 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Mel all-role counters

  1. Volibear Top - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Volibear Top, 41.1% observed win rate, -6.3 percentage points vs expected, 734 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Samira ADC - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Samira ADC, 42.7% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 886 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Viktor ADC - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Viktor ADC, 40.2% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 550 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Mel Support vs Xerath Support, 38.6% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 953 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Tahm Kench Support - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Tahm Kench Support, 43.0% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 632 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Nautilus Support - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Nautilus Support, 43.1% observed win rate, -4.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,750 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Vel'Koz Support - Low Elo data: Mel Support vs Vel'Koz Support, 38.8% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 695 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Ambessa Top - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Ambessa Top, 43.8% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 733 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Lissandra Mid - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Lissandra Mid, 42.3% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 801 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Vayne ADC - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Vayne ADC, 44.3% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 840 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Mel is good against

  1. Vex Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Vex Mid, 51.6% observed win rate, +6.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,092 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Braum Support - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Braum Support, 51.4% observed win rate, +6.5 percentage points vs expected, 531 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs LeBlanc Mid, 53.3% observed win rate, +6.1 percentage points vs expected, 768 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Xerath Support, 51.5% observed win rate, +5.2 percentage points vs expected, 754 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Draven ADC - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Draven ADC, 53.3% observed win rate, +5.0 percentage points vs expected, 563 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 51.0% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,242 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Twisted Fate Mid - Low Elo data: Mel ADC vs Twisted Fate Mid, 51.3% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 505 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Lillia Jungle - Low Elo data: Mel Support vs Lillia Jungle, 46.6% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 601 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Thresh Support - Low Elo data: Mel Support vs Thresh Support, 46.5% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,252 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Pyke Support - Low Elo data: Mel Mid vs Pyke Support, 51.8% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,676 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 4 High Elo Mel Mid same-role counters

  1. Syndra Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Syndra Mid, 38.5% observed win rate, -6.0 percentage points vs expected, 710 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Viktor Mid, 40.5% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 726 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Xerath Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Xerath Mid, 40.5% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 516 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 44.4% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 534 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 5 High Elo champions Mel Mid is good against

  1. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Ahri Mid, 48.8% observed win rate, +5.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,543 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Lux Mid, 49.0% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 510 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zoe Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Zoe Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 645 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Zed Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Zed Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 519 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Twisted Fate Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 44.7% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 698 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Mel all-role counters

  1. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Kayn Jungle, 40.4% observed win rate, -6.1 percentage points vs expected, 540 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Syndra Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Syndra Mid, 38.5% observed win rate, -6.0 percentage points vs expected, 710 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Karma Support - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Karma Support, 42.1% observed win rate, -5.3 percentage points vs expected, 708 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Nautilus Support - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Nautilus Support, 41.4% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 789 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Kayn Jungle, 40.4% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 525 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Leona Support - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Leona Support, 40.2% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 664 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Viktor Mid, 40.5% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 726 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Jarvan IV Jungle - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Jarvan IV Jungle, 41.7% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 530 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Xerath Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Xerath Mid, 40.5% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 516 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Aatrox Top - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Aatrox Top, 42.1% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 573 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Mel is good against

  1. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Ahri Mid, 48.8% observed win rate, +5.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,543 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Lux Mid, 49.0% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 510 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Graves Jungle, 50.7% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,051 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Sylas Jungle - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Sylas Jungle, 49.5% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 515 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Zoe Mid - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Zoe Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 645 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Seraphine Support - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Seraphine Support, 49.9% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,105 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Pyke Support - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Pyke Support, 51.0% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 600 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Yone Top - High Elo data: Mel ADC vs Yone Top, 50.2% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 578 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Blitzcrank Support - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Blitzcrank Support, 47.1% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 512 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Talon Jungle - High Elo data: Mel Mid vs Talon Jungle, 46.8% observed win rate, +3.6 percentage points vs expected, 631 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.