Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Diana
VS
Champion 2
Mel
vs

62.2%
Diana win rate vs Mel
Diana hard counters Mel
447
Games Analyzed
62.2%
Diana WR
37.8%
Mel WR
+975
Avg Gold Diff @15
Diana
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Diana
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Diana
1 item
Mel
1 item
Diana
2 items
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
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. Diana 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.
Diana Win Condition
R into grouped enemies for massive AoE, dive backline
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Recommended Items
Diana

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
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 Diana's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Diana's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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