Mel
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Precision
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Whenever Mel uses an ability, she gains three bonus projectiles (up to nine maximum) on her next attack.When Mel deals damage through an ability or attack, she applies Overwhelm, which can stack infinitely. If the enemy is hit by Mel with enough Overwhelm damage, the stacks are consumed to execute the target.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 38s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 38s | 11s | 2m |
| 9 | 6s | 35s | 11s | 2m |
| 11 | 6s | 33s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 6s | 26s | 10s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 6s | 26s | 9s | 1m20 |
Mel's passive reflects damage as a shield — trade when your passive is available for a trading advantage.
Your R is a global vision and damage radiation — use it to spot enemies and contribute to fights from afar.
W creates a buff zone for your allies — place it in teamfights to amplify your team's damage.
Mel is a control mage and support: stay in the backline and amplify your allies rather than looking for solo picks.
Playing as Mel
Tips to maximize your impact
Mel's passive reflects damage as a shield — trade when your passive is available for a trading advantage.
Your R is a global vision and damage radiation — use it to spot enemies and contribute to fights from afar.
W creates a buff zone for your allies — place it in teamfights to amplify your team's damage.
Mel is a control mage and support: stay in the backline and amplify your allies rather than looking for solo picks.
Playing against Mel
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Mel is relatively immobile and depends on positioning — flank her to force her out of her comfort zone.
Her R is global but has a delay — reposition if you see the indicator.
Focus her in teamfights to prevent her from buffing her allies with her zones.
Stats with Mel
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Mel
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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