Mid Matchup

LeBlanc vs Mel

Patch: 15.18 (25.18)
League: Platinum+
LeBlanc

LeBlanc

the Deceiver
Mid
LeBlanc Mid Overall Win Rate
50.21%

Matchup Win Rate

47.4%
LeBlanc vs Mel Wins
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52.6%
Mel vs LeBlanc Wins
Mel

Mel

the Soul's Reflection
Mid
Mel Mid Overall Win Rate
47.53%

LeBlanc vs Mel - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.18 (25.18)

LeBlanc Mid vs Mel Mid - Who is stronger?

LeBlanc Mid has trouble against Mel (47.4% win rate) based on 689 games. This is a tough matchup for LeBlanc players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for LeBlanc Mid vs Mel Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 80.2% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Current meta showdown: LeBlanc (5.0% pick rate, 12th most popular out of 61 Mid champions) versus Mel (4.6%, 15th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite LeBlanc's higher tier rating, Mel wins 52.6% of encounters. This suggests Mel's kit specifically counters LeBlanc's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (57.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Shadowflame, Mejai's Soulstealer, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.4% to 80.2% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: LeBlanc faces both matchup (47.36%) and farming disadvantages (6.22 vs 7.35/min). With a 1.13 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Mel leads in both matchup win rate (52.6%) and damage (773 vs 766/min). LeBlanc must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: LeBlanc maintains better KDA (2.80, 5th place vs 24th for Mel), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.

LeBlanc vs Mel - Mid Stats Comparison

LeBlanc Mid
LeBlanc Mid		Versus
Mel Mid
Mel Mid
B+TierC
47.4%Matchup Winrate52.6%
50.21%Role Winrate47.53%
#38Winrate Rank#60
5.0%Pickrate4.6%
2.8Average KDA2.4
425Gold per Minute415
6.22CS/Min7.35
0.27Wards per Minute0.33
766Damage per Minute773

How to Beat Mel as LeBlanc (Mid)

Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.

The magic damage that LeBlanc deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Mel deals primarily magic damage (90.11%), additional magic resistance may be required.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Mel, ranking 11th (versus 44th for LeBlanc) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 2.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.

Key aspects of the LeBlanc Mid versus Mel Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the LeBlanc player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Mel player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

LeBlanc vs Mel: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
50.1% Win Rate69.0% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
58.0% Win Rate2.3% Pick Rate

LeBlanc vs Mel: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Relentless Hunter
Relentless Hunter Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Relentless Hunter

Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks a…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.

10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...

Gathering Storm

Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

51.9% Win Rate81.7% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Relentless Hunter
Relentless Hunter Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Relentless Hunter

Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks a…

Secondary Path
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

Magical Footwear

You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Biscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

+65 Health
+65 Health +65 Health

+65 Health

+65 Health

57.5% Win Rate1.3% Pick Rate

LeBlanc vs Mel: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
50.6% Win Rate78.0% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
50.8% Win Rate86.3% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
49.1% Win Rate4.6% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
47.1% Win Rate2.8% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Luden's Companion
Luden's Companion (2850 gold) 100 Ability Power
600 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Fire
Damaging Abilities fire 6 Shots that deal bonus magic damage to the target and nearby enemies. Remaining Shots fire on the primary target, dealing 20% damage.
Stormsurge
Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
4% Move Speed
Stormraider
Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
Squall
After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
51.5% Win Rate15.3% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
58.1% Win Rate23.7% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
World Atlas
World Atlas (400 gold)
60.4% Win Rate0.2% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
50.8% Win Rate86.3% Pick Rate
Symbiotic Soles
Symbiotic Soles (900 gold) 40 Move Speed
Voidborn
Gain Empowered Recall.
Symbiosis
After traveling 150000 units of distance, transform into Synchronized Souls.
50.7% Win Rate0.5% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
49.1% Win Rate4.6% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Luden's Companion
Luden's Companion (2850 gold) 100 Ability Power
600 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Fire
Damaging Abilities fire 6 Shots that deal bonus magic damage to the target and nearby enemies. Remaining Shots fire on the primary target, dealing 20% damage.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
80.2% Win Rate2.9% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
58.1% Win Rate23.7% Pick Rate
Other Items
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
55.2% Win Rate21.9% Pick Rate
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
57.1% Win Rate17.0% Pick Rate
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
40 Magic Resist
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
45.5% Win Rate10.9% Pick Rate
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
60.7% Win Rate7.4% Pick Rate
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon (2950 gold) 75 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Grievous Wounds
Dealing magic damage to champions applies 40% Wounds for 3 seconds.
47.2% Win Rate2.6% Pick Rate
Cryptbloom
Cryptbloom (2850 gold) 60 Ability Power
30% Magic Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Life from Death
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, a nova spreads from their corpse that heals.
49.8% Win Rate1.0% Pick Rate
Malignance
Malignance (2700 gold) 85 Ability Power
600 Mana
15 Ability Haste
Scorn
Gain 20 Ultimate Ability Haste.
Hatefog
Damaging a champion with your Ultimate burns the ground beneath them for 3s, dealing magic damage per second and reducing their Magic Resist.
38.7% Win Rate0.7% Pick Rate

LeBlanc vs Mel: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Q
Sigil of Malice LeBlanc projects a sigil, dealing damage and marking the target for 3.5 seconds. Damaging the marked target with an ability detonates the sigil, dealing additional damage. If either part kills the target, Leblanc refunds the Mana cost and part of this spell's remaining Cooldown.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Distortion LeBlanc dashes to a location, dealing damage to enemies near her destination. For the next 4 seconds, activate Distortion again to return LeBlanc to her starting location.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Ethereal Chains LeBlanc launches a chain that shackles the first enemy hit. If the target remains shackled for 1.5 seconds, LeBlanc roots them and deals additional damage.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Mimic LeBlanc casts a mimicked version of one of her basic spells.
R
R
R
Max Order: W > Q > E
48.5% Win Rate62.2% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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R
Q
Sigil of Malice LeBlanc projects a sigil, dealing damage and marking the target for 3.5 seconds. Damaging the marked target with an ability detonates the sigil, dealing additional damage. If either part kills the target, Leblanc refunds the Mana cost and part of this spell's remaining Cooldown.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
W
Distortion LeBlanc dashes to a location, dealing damage to enemies near her destination. For the next 4 seconds, activate Distortion again to return LeBlanc to her starting location.
W
W
W
W
W
R
E
Ethereal Chains LeBlanc launches a chain that shackles the first enemy hit. If the target remains shackled for 1.5 seconds, LeBlanc roots them and deals additional damage.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Mimic LeBlanc casts a mimicked version of one of her basic spells.
R
R
R
Max Order: W > Q > E
78.5% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate

LeBlanc tips:

  • Distortion allows you to be aggressive with your other spells while being able to return to safety.
  • Using Distortion can help your positioning to land Ethereal Chains.
  • You can chain Sigil of Malice and Ethereal Chains to prevent characters with blink from escaping for up to 4 seconds.

Playing Against Mel

  • Mel can reflect enemy projectiles, including powerful spells. Wait until she casts Rebuttal before throwing powerful projectiles her way.
  • The more Mel hits you, the more Overwhelm stacks she applies. If your health drops too low her next hit will kill you, so back off for a couple seconds to let the Overwhelm stacks fall off.

LeBlanc Mid other Matchups

LeBlanc
+5.0%
Taliyah

LeBlanc vs Taliyah

LeBlanc
+4.8%
Orianna

LeBlanc vs Orianna

LeBlanc
+4.1%
Yone

LeBlanc vs Yone

LeBlanc
+3.9%
Sylas

LeBlanc vs Sylas

LeBlanc
+3.2%
Hwei

LeBlanc vs Hwei

LeBlanc
+2.8%
Galio

LeBlanc vs Galio

LeBlanc
+2.5%
Syndra

LeBlanc vs Syndra

LeBlanc
+2.1%
Xerath

LeBlanc vs Xerath

LeBlanc
+2.1%
Ekko

LeBlanc vs Ekko

LeBlanc
+2.0%
Veigar

LeBlanc vs Veigar

LeBlanc
+1.9%
Aurora

LeBlanc vs Aurora

LeBlanc
+1.6%
Ryze

LeBlanc vs Ryze

LeBlanc
+1.4%
Ahri

LeBlanc vs Ahri

LeBlanc
+1.4%
Zed

LeBlanc vs Zed

LeBlanc
+1.2%
Viktor

LeBlanc vs Viktor

LeBlanc
+0.9%
Lux

LeBlanc vs Lux

LeBlanc
-0.7%
Fizz

LeBlanc vs Fizz

LeBlanc
-1.0%
Lissandra

LeBlanc vs Lissandra

LeBlanc
-1.0%
Zoe

LeBlanc vs Zoe

LeBlanc
-1.2%
Yasuo

LeBlanc vs Yasuo

LeBlanc
-1.5%
Irelia

LeBlanc vs Irelia

LeBlanc
-1.6%
Katarina

LeBlanc vs Katarina

LeBlanc
-1.8%
Diana

LeBlanc vs Diana

LeBlanc
-2.3%
Akali

LeBlanc vs Akali

LeBlanc
-2.4%
Annie

LeBlanc vs Annie

LeBlanc
-2.5%
Azir

LeBlanc vs Azir

LeBlanc
-2.8%
Akshan

LeBlanc vs Akshan

LeBlanc
-3.9%
Twisted Fate

LeBlanc vs Twisted Fate

LeBlanc
-4.6%
Vex

LeBlanc vs Vex

LeBlanc
-5.0%
Vladimir

LeBlanc vs Vladimir

LeBlanc
-6.9%
Kassadin

LeBlanc vs Kassadin

LeBlanc
-7.5%
Malzahar

LeBlanc vs Malzahar