Ekko Mid counters Mel hard (46.0% win rate) based on 666 games. This matchup is really difficult for Mel players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Mel Mid vs Ekko 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 52.5% in this matchup.
Mel dominates the meta (15th most popular, 4.6% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Ekko (3.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Challenging situation: Mel's weak 47.5% overall win rate compounds with this difficult matchup, creating serious obstacles for climbing. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (62.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 46.0% to 52.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Mel's superior farming (7.35 vs 5.99/min, 11th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.36 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Mel outputs more damage (773 vs 712/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Mel maintains better KDA (2.40, 24th place vs 39th for Ekko), 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 Mel deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Ekko deals primarily magic damage (79.31%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Mel is higher farming statistics (ranked 11th among role champions) (versus 50th for Ekko), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Mel player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Ekko 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.
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+8 Ability Haste
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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…
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+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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