SUPPORT · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play MelSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Mel Support build for LoL Patch 26.14, 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 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeD#49of 49 Support champions
Win rate43.9%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate1.8%33rd most picked Support
Ban rate33.1%

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Mel Support Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (1.8% pick rate, 41.9% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

41.9% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Arcane CometKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
PrecisionSECONDARY
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashHealHeal

Skill order

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

Item build

1.8% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalZaz'Zak's RealmspikeZaz'Zak's RealmspikeLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassLiandry's TormentLiandry's Torment

Mel Support meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Mel holds a 43.9% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.14, 7.7 points below the Support role average of 51.6%. That is the 49th highest win rate of 49 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.8% pick rate (33rd most played in the role) and a 33.1% ban rate, Mel is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Mel Support held steady at D tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At D 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 Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Karma (38.8% win rate for Mel) and Nami (39.1% win rate for Mel): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Lux (45.8%) and Pyke (44.4%) are the least punishing matchups for Mel this patch.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Mel good in Patch 26.14?

Mel is D tier Support in Patch 26.14 with a 43.9% win rate, 1.8% pick rate, and 33.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Mel Support after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Mel Support?

The best Mel Support build in Patch 26.14 uses Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Arcane Comet keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Mel Support is D tier with 43.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Mel?

Champions that counter Mel in Patch 26.14 include Karma (38.8% Mel win rate), Nami (39.1% Mel win rate), Nautilus (39.2% 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 Support in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Baiting, Base timers, and Economy optimisation. Baiting: Baiting is a mindgame employed to provoke enemies into making a mistake. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources.