Mel Mid performs well against Vex (55.7% win rate) based on 481 games. This matchup works well for Mel players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Mel Mid vs Vex 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 55.4% in this matchup.
Mel dominates the meta (15th most popular, 4.6% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Vex (3.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Silver lining: While Mel's 47.5% overall win rate (60th among Mid) struggles in the current meta, this matchup against Vex offers a bright spot for dedicated players. Amplify your advantage: The Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band rune setup achieves 71.9% win rate (2.1% popularity), while the core build Blackfire Torch > Liandry's Torment > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes (55.4% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Lane dominance: Mel not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (7.35/min vs 6.62 for Vex). This 0.73 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Mel wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (773 vs 915/min), the 55.7% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.40) with 55.7% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
The Mel versus Vex matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Mel deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Vex deals primarily magic damage (88.92%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Mel is higher farming statistics (ranked 11th among role champions) (versus 26th for Vex), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Mel player to maintain constant pressure on Vex, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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…
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
