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
Mel
VS
Champion 2
Diana
vs

38.6%
Mel win rate vs Diana
Diana hard counters Mel
438
Games Analyzed
38.6%
Mel WR
61.4%
Diana WR
-913
Avg Gold Diff @15
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Diana
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Mel
Level 6
Diana
Level 6
Mel
1 item
Diana
1 item
Mel
2 items
Diana
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.
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Diana Win Condition
R into grouped enemies for massive AoE, dive backline
Recommended Items
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
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's Worst Matchups
Diana's Worst Matchups
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