Soraka Support wins most games against Mel (57.7% win rate) based on 621 games. This matchup works very well for Soraka players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Soraka 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 70%+ in this matchup.
Soraka dominates the meta (14th most popular, 5.3% 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: Soraka's superior tier rating (S vs D) translates into a solid 57.7% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Soraka ranks 7th in win rate among Support champions. Amplify your advantage: The Guardian + Font of Life rune setup achieves 75.4% win rate (2.6% popularity), while the core build Moonstone Renewer > Ardent Censer > Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity (70%+ win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (57.65%), Soraka trails in vision control (0.83 vs 0.84 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Quality over quantity: Soraka wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (197 vs 723/min), the 57.7% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Soraka leads in both matchup win rate (57.7%) and KDA (2.90 vs 2.20) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | D |
| 57.7% | Matchup Winrate | 42.4% |
| 51.81% | Role Winrate | 45.51% |
| #7 | Winrate Rank | #50 |
| 5.3% | Pickrate | 2.8% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 269 | Gold per Minute | 335 |
| 0.83 | Wards per Minute | 0.84 |
| 197 | Damage per Minute | 723 |
The Soraka 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 Soraka deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Mel deals primarily magic damage (90.18%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Mel, ranking 34th (versus 38th for Soraka) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. 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 Soraka 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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