MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Mel vs Syndra
What is Mel's win rate vs Syndra?
In ADC, Mel wins 49% against Syndra across 155 observed ranked games.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Mel ahead by 395 gold.
Mel at 15:00
- Gold: +395
- CS: +7
- XP: +180
Typical gap to Syndra, from 153 games that reached 15:00.
Does Mel counter Syndra?
Too close to call. Mel sits at 49% over 155 games, so neither pick counters the other here. The lane goes to whoever wins the spots below, like the gold lead at 10:00 or staying alive until 15:00, so play for those and let the pick argument go.
How to beat Syndra as Mel
When Mel is ahead in gold at 10:00, this matchup runs 51% over 99 games; behind, it drops to 46% over 56.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 51% | 99 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 46% | 56 |
| First blood | 54% | 104 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 53% | 94 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 52% | 92 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 52% | 50 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:40; the level 6 spike lands around 7:06. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Mel build in ADC?
The most-finished Mel core is Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 50.1% across 1,850 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Luden's Echo (5,516 games).
Skill plan: Mel players max Q first and take Q at level 1.