
Mel Mid Lane Build Guide & Best Runes - Patch 15.5
The best Mel Mid builds focus on maximizing ability power and mana sustain. Here's what you need to know:
Most Popular Build (47.5% WR, 19,076 matches):
- Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
- Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Coup de Grace, Presence of Mind
- Core Items: Archangel's Staff → Sorcerer's Shoes → Liandry's Torment
- Full Build: Add Cosmic Drive, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff
- Skill Order: Q > E > W
Alternative Build (45.4% WR, 9,587 matches):
- Same Summoners and Runes
- Core Items: Luden's Companion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Shadowflame
- Full Build: Add Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass
- Skill Order: Q > E > W
Key Tips:
- Use Passive on champions rather than minions for lane advantage
- Save W as defensive ability; play safe when on cooldown
- Combine Q and E to simultaneously push and poke
Strong Against:
- Naafiri (51.9% WR)
- Swain (51.2% WR)
- Yone (50.3% WR)
Weak Against:
- Kassadin (40.4% WR)
- Kayle (40.8% WR)
- Annie (40.8% WR)
Best Synergies:
- Darius (50.3% WR)
- Teemo (50.1% WR)
- Gwen (49.3% WR)
Situational Items: Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition. Consider defensive items against high-threat matchups or specific damage types.
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