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
Xin Zhao
vs

42.6%
Mel win rate vs Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao hard counters Mel
176
Games Analyzed
42.6%
Mel WR
57.4%
Xin Zhao WR
-591
Avg Gold Diff @15
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Mel
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Mel
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Mel is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Mel deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Mel has range advantage. Xin Zhao 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
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Mel

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Xin Zhao's AD damage
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Mel's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Mel's burst
Mel's Worst Matchups
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