MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Mel vs Pantheon
In Support, Mel wins 44% against Pantheon across 349 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 behind by 90 gold.
Does Mel counter Pantheon?
No. This one runs the other way: Pantheon takes 56% of 349 ranked Support games, and the gap clears the noise band.
How to beat Pantheon as Mel
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 51% over 170 games; 300 behind drops it to 38% over 179.
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:40; the level 6 spike lands around 8:35. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.