Zilean vs Mel Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
How does Zilean really do against Mel in Support? The numbers below come from live ranked matchup data. Across 201 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Zilean wins 59.7% of the time against Mel. That puts the matchup in Zilean’s favor — the win rate sits above break-even, making Mel one of the targets Zilean punishes most reliably.
When reading this matchup, weigh the sample size as much as the percentage — bigger samples mean the number is less likely to swing with the next patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Zilean build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
Yes — Zilean holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Zilean wins 59.7% of the recorded games.
59.7% from Zilean's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
201 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Zilean build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Zilean build page.