Mel Support Build

Mel Champion Guide

Role:

Lane: Support

Mel Support performs best with a build featuring Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Sorcerer's Shoes, Luden's Companion, Liandry's Torment, and Horizon Focus. The most effective rune setup for Mel Support includes Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, paired with Coup de Grace and Presence of Mind in the secondary tree.

Mel Champion Abilities

Searing Brilliance

Mel’s attacks and abilities apply stacks of Overwhelm each time they deal damage, storing 50 / 65 / 80 / 95 (+25% of ability power) plus 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 (+0.75% of ability power) damage per stack of magic damage (depending on Golden Eclipse's rank). When applied, if the stored amount exceeds the enemy’s combined shields and health, they are executed.

When an ability is cast, Mel’s next attack fires 3 extra projectiles, each dealing 5-20 (+1% of ability power) magic damage (depending on level). This effect can stack for 3 / 6 / 9 more extra projectiles. P

Radiant Volley

Mel unleashes a barrage of 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 projectiles that explode in the area around a target location.

Each explosion deals 13 / 16 / 19 / 22 / 25 (+8.5% of ability power) magic damage, adding up to 78 / 112 / 152 / 198 / 250 (+51 / 59.5 / 68 / 76.5 / 85% of ability power) magic damage total. Q

Rebuttal

Mel forms a barrier around herself that reflects projectiles from enemy champions, prevents her from taking damage, and gives her 30% decaying movement speed for 0.75 seconds.

Reflected projectiles deal 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% (+5% per 100 ability power) original damage as magic damage. W

Solar Snare

Mel fires a radiating orb, rooting enemies at its center for 1.25 / 1.5 / 1.75 / 2 / 2.25 seconds and dealing 60 / 105 / 150 / 195 / 240 (+60% of ability power) magic damage.

The orb builds up a hostile area around it that slows enemies by 30% and deals 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 (+1% of ability power) magic damage per second. E

Golden Eclipse

Passive: Overwhelm damage is increased to 15 / 30 / 45 magic damage plus 1 / 2 / 3 magic damage per stack.

Active: Mel unleashes her power on all enemies affected by Overwhelm, dealing 125 / 175 / 225 (+40% of ability power) magic damage plus 4 / 7 / 10 (+3.5% of ability power) magic damage per Overwhelm stack.

Can only be cast when an enemy champion is affected by Overwhelm. R

Mel Summoner Spells

Flash

Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.

Heal

Heal is an auto-targeted summoner spell that instantly restores health to your champion and an ally while also granting a small burst of movement speed.

Mel Runes

Mel Items

Mel Ability Order

Mel Matchups Overview

Strong against

Neeko

Seraphine

Lux

Renata Glasc

Blitzcrank

Poppy

Weak against

Shaco

Janna

Maokai

Elise

Vel'Koz

Soraka

Mel Tips and Tricks

Whenever possible, try to use your Passive on the enemy ADC or a squishy Support rather than minions to gain a health advantage. Understanding what your W can and cannot block is crucial. Some champions, such as Leona or Blitzcrank, have crowd control abilities that will pull you closer, making your W ineffective against them. In the mid-game, always stay with your team and avoid warding alone, as Mel is extremely fragile and can be easily eliminated if caught out of position.

Mel Best Build, Runes, Items for Support

Most Popular

For the strongest Mel Support setup, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Arcane Comet as your keystone, followed by Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary rune tree, with Coup de Grace and Presence of Mind in the secondary tree. The best rune shards are Ability Haste in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense depending on the matchup. Build Zaz'Zak's Realmspike first, followed by Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Complete the build with Liandry's Torment, Horizon Focus, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max abilities in the order Q - E - W.

Optional

For an alternative playstyle, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Dark Harvest as your keystone, with Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense, and Ultimate Hunter in the primary rune tree, and Manaflow Band with Scorch in the secondary tree. The recommended rune shards are Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health in defense. Build Zaz'Zak's Realmspike first, followed by Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish the build with Liandry's Torment, Horizon Focus, and Void Staff. Max abilities in the order Q - E - W.

Alternative

For another viable option, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Arcane Comet as your keystone, followed by Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary rune tree, and Coup de Grace with Presence of Mind in the secondary tree. The best rune shards are Ability Haste in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense. Build Celestial Opposition first, followed by Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Complete the build with Liandry's Torment, Horizon Focus, and Morellonomicon. Stick to Q - E - W for ability max order.

Off-Meta

For an off-meta approach, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, and Cosmic Insight in the primary rune tree, with Manaflow Band and Scorch in the secondary tree. The ideal rune shards are Ability Haste in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense. Build Zaz'Zak's Realmspike first, followed by Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish the build with Shadowflame, Horizon Focus, and Void Staff. Max abilities in the order Q - E - W.

Situational Mel Runes and Items

Depending on your game state, matchup, and enemy champions, adjusting your runes or items may be necessary. Consider both teams' strengths before finalizing your build. When selecting rune shards, choose either Armor or Magic Resist based on the type of damage you will be facing in lane.