MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Mel vs Kai'Sa
What is Mel's win rate vs Kai'Sa?
In Mid, Mel wins 51% against Kai'Sa across 69 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Mel ahead by 636 gold.
Does Mel counter Kai'Sa?
The numbers call it close: 51% for Mel over 69 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Kai'Sa as Mel
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 54% | 41 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 48% | 50 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:28; the level 6 spike lands around 5:26. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Mel build in Mid?
The most-finished Mel core is Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 52.4% across 4,163 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Luden's Echo (19,526 games).
Skill plan: Mel players max Q first and take Q at level 1.