MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Neeko vs Mel
In Mid, Neeko wins 48% against Mel 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 Neeko behind by 655 gold.
Does Neeko counter Mel?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Neeko over 120 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Mel as Neeko
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 65% over 40 games; 300 behind drops it to 40% over 80.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:35; the level 6 spike lands around 5:35. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.