Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Blitzcrank
VS
Champion 2
Mel
vs
56.8%
Blitzcrank win rate vs Mel
Blitzcrank hard counters Mel
531
Games Analyzed
56.8%
Blitzcrank WR
43.2%
Mel WR
+546
Avg Gold Diff @15
Blitzcrank
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Blitzcrank
Level 2
Blitzcrank
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Blitzcrank
Mobility Boots
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Blitzcrank is strongest early game while Mel peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Range Advantage
Mel has range advantage. Blitzcrank should look for short trades when Mel uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Blitzcrank Win Condition
One hook wins lane, Q+E+R burst combo, bush control
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Recommended Items
Blitzcrank
Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game
Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game
Zeke's Convergence
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Mel's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Mel's engage tool
Mel
Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Blitzcrank's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Blitzcrank's engage tool
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