Mel Mid struggles against Talon (49.7% win rate) based on 502 games. This matchup can be tricky for Mel players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Mel Mid vs Talon 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 52.8% in this matchup.
Mel dominates the meta (15th most popular, 4.6% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Talon (1.8% 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 (99.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Archangel's Staff, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 49.7% to 52.8% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Mel's superior farming (7.35 vs 6.32/min, 11th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.03 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Talon leads in both matchup win rate (50.3%) and damage (869 vs 773/min). Mel must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Mel maintains better KDA (2.40, 24th place vs 40th for Talon), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Mel versus Talon matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Mel deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Talon deals mainly physical damage (90.09%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Mel is higher farming statistics (ranked 11th among role champions) (versus 40th for Talon), 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 Talon 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 an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
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…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
