Lux Mid has trouble against Mel (47.8% win rate) based on 920 games. This is a tough matchup for Lux players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Lux Mid vs Mel Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Lux (4.1% pick rate, 16th most popular out of 58 Mid champions) versus Mel (8.0%, 2nd place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite Lux's higher tier rating, Mel wins 52.2% of encounters. This suggests Mel's kit specifically counters Lux's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Dark Harvest + Cheap Shot combination (58.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Stormsurge, Mejai's Soulstealer, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Lux's superior farming (6.99 vs 6.66/min, 19th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.33 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Mel leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and damage (903 vs 850/min). Lux must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Lux maintains better KDA (2.70, 6th place vs 29th for Mel), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
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 Lux deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Mel deals primarily magic damage (91.61%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Lux is higher farming statistics (ranked 19th among role champions) (versus 29th for Mel), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Lux 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.
Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging a Champion below 50% health deals adaptive damage and harvests their soul, perma…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
