Rakan Support wins most games against Mel (57.4% win rate) based on 556 games. This matchup works very well for Rakan players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Rakan Support vs Mel Support in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 80.5% in this matchup.
Rakan dominates the meta (15th most popular, 4.9% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Mel (2.8% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Rakan's superior tier rating (A vs D) translates into a solid 57.4% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Rakan ranks 25th in win rate among Support champions. Amplify your advantage: The Unsealed Spellbook + Cash Back rune setup achieves 67.1% win rate (16.8% popularity), while the core build Locket of the Iron Solari > Zeke's Convergence > Thornmail with Ionian Boots of Lucidity (80.5% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Total map control: Rakan dominates both the matchup and vision control (1.05 vs 0.88 wards/min). Your extra 0.17 wards/min create massive macro advantages for your entire team. Quality over quantity: Rakan wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (227 vs 687/min), the 57.4% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Rakan leads in both matchup win rate (57.4%) and KDA (2.90 vs 2.20) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | D |
| 57.4% | Matchup Winrate | 42.6% |
| 50.12% | Role Winrate | 45.95% |
| #25 | Winrate Rank | #49 |
| 4.9% | Pickrate | 2.8% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 285 | Gold per Minute | 344 |
| 1.05 | Wards per Minute | 0.88 |
| 227 | Damage per Minute | 687 |
The Rakan versus Mel matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Rakan deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Mel deals primarily magic damage (88.38%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Rakan is superior vision control (ranked 2nd among supports) (versus 28th for Mel), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 2.9) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Rakan player to maintain constant pressure on Mel, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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