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How to Play MelMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Mel Mid build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Searing BrilliancePRadiant VolleyQRebuttalWSolar SnareEGolden EclipseR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchC#49of 56 Mid champions
Win rate48.1%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate1.9%37th most picked Mid
Ban rate10.1%

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Mel Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (1.8% pick rate, 47.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.5% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Arcane CometKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
PrecisionSECONDARY
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Radiant VolleyQSolar SnareERebuttalWMax Q first
Radiant Volley14579
Rebuttal31415
Solar Snare28101213
Golden Eclipse611

Item build

1.8% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalShadowflameShadowflameLuden's EchoLuden's EchoZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapDark SealDark Seal

Mel Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Mel holds a 48.1% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 2.8 points below the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 49th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.9% pick rate (37th most played in the role) and a 10.1% ban rate, Mel gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Patch 26.21 was good to Mel Mid: the tier rating climbed from D to C after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At C tier, Mel is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Mel Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are TwistedFate (35.5% win rate for Mel) and Zoe (42.4% win rate for Mel): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Ahri (56.9%) and Zoe (42.4%) are the least punishing matchups for Mel this patch.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Mel good in Patch 26.21?

Mel is C tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 48.1% win rate, 1.9% pick rate, and 10.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Mel Mid after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Mel Mid?

The best Mel Mid build in Patch 26.21 uses Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Arcane Comet keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Mel Mid is C tier with 48.1% win rate this patch.

Who counters Mel?

Champions that counter Mel in Patch 26.21 include TwistedFate (35.5% Mel win rate), Zoe (42.4% Mel win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Mel?

To climb with Mel Mid in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Base timers, Invades & counter invades, and Traps & catches. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources. Invades & counter invades: Staging: Talon invades and dies Rewind: Talon invades, waits for xin skills, kills him and survives.