Mel Mid has trouble against Yasuo (46.6% win rate) based on 1224 games. This is a tough matchup for Mel players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Mel Mid vs Yasuo 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 54.9% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Mel (4.6% pick rate, 15th most popular out of 61 Mid champions) versus Yasuo (8.7%, 1st place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. 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 (64.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 46.6% to 54.9% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Mel faces both matchup (46.55%) and farming disadvantages (7.35 vs 7.79/min). With a 0.44 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Mel outputs more damage (773 vs 674/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 59th for Yasuo), 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. Yasuo deals mainly physical damage (85.43%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Yasuo, ranking 4th (versus 11th for Mel) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.6 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 Yasuo 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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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…
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+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
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
