MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Mel vs Lucian
What is Mel's win rate vs Lucian?
In Mid, Mel wins 58% against Lucian across 72 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 179 gold.
Does Mel counter Lucian?
The numbers call it close: 58% for Mel over 72 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 Lucian as Mel
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 62% | 42 |
| First blood | 61% | 41 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 59% | 51 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:22; the level 6 spike lands around 5:24. 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.