MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Mel vs Neeko
In Mid, Mel wins 52% against Neeko across 120 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 655 gold.
Does Mel counter Neeko?
The numbers call it close: 52% for Mel over 120 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Neeko as Mel
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 60% over 80 games; 300 behind drops it to 35% over 40.
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:11; the level 6 spike lands around 5:25. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.