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Patch 26.20ARAM Mayhem · updated

Mel ARAM Mayhem Build and Best Augments

Mel, the Soul's Reflection, is a ranged mage and support champion. In fights Mel is a fragile champion who deals magic damage in bursts. Here are the augments to take, the ones to skip and the items players finish with on patch 26.20.

Mayhem tier
Win rate (average 50.0%)
46.6%
Games analyzed
886
Pick rate in Mayhem
8.39%

Win rate and tier from 886 games on patch 26.20. See the full tier list

Quick answer for patch 26.20

  1. Skilled Sniper augment

    Skilled Sniper

    Gold

    Hitting an enemy with a non-Ultimate Ability at far range drastically reduces its Cooldown.

    taken in 11.3% of games

    Top pick

  2. Combo of 2 augments

    Build
    • Void Rift
    • Don't Blink
    Recommended

  3. Combo of 5 augments

    Build
    • Vulnerability
    • Jeweled Gauntlet
    • Giant Slayer
    • Mad Scientist
    • ADAPt
    Recommended

In game, Hexgate puts a tier like these under every augment card you are offered, ranked for Mel.

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Skip

  • Infernal Conduit

Build

  1. Shadowflame, in 81.5% of games
  2. Luden's Echo, in 73.3% of games
  3. Rabadon's Deathcap, in 71.2% of games

From 886 Mel games on patch 26.20 and the patch 26.20 augment data.

How to Play Mel in ARAM Mayhem

Stand behind your frontline and spread Overwhelm with Radiant Volley (Q) and Solar Snare (E). Golden Eclipse (R) then strikes every marked enemy, however far away. Keep Rebuttal (W) for incoming skillshots or a diving threat, not as an opener. Luden's Echo and Shadowflame push you toward burst damage that brings enemies into Overwhelm execute range fast.

Best Augments for Mel

Top picks

Take these whenever they are offered.

  • Skilled SniperGold · 26.6% picked

Also good

Solid options when the cards above do not show up.

  • Void Rift + Don't BlinkCombo of 2 augments
  • Vulnerability + Jeweled Gauntlet + Giant Slayer + Mad Scientist + ADAPtCombo of 5 augments
  • Executioner + Bread And Butter + Void Rift + Infinite RecursionCombo of 4 augments

Traps to avoid

Look tempting on this champion but underperform.

  • Infernal ConduitPrismatic · 23.1% picked

What Mel Players Actually Pick

How often each augment was taken in 886 Mel games on patch 26.20. A pick rate shows what players choose when the card is offered, not what wins.

  1. 1Magic Missile15.6%taken in 15.6% of games
  2. 2Recursion13.5%taken in 13.5% of games
  3. 3Eureka13.4%taken in 13.4% of games
  4. 4Twin Fire12.8%taken in 12.8% of games
  5. 5Witchful Thinking12.8%taken in 12.8% of games
  6. 6Jeweled Gauntlet12.2%taken in 12.2% of games
  7. 7Warlock Juicebox11.9%taken in 11.9% of games
  8. 8Phenomenal Evil11.6%taken in 11.6% of games

Mel ARAM Mayhem Build

The items Mel players finished with most often, from 885 ARAM Mayhem games on patch 26.20. Augments change what is worth buying, and so does the enemy team.

  • Shadowflame, in 81.5% of games
  • Luden's Echo, in 73.3% of games
  • Rabadon's Deathcap, in 71.2% of games
  • Liandry's Torment, in 52.2% of games
  • Void Staff, in 41.1% of games
  • Blackfire Torch, in 27.6% of games

FAQ

What are the best augments for Mel in ARAM Mayhem?

On patch 26.20 the top picks for Mel include Skilled Sniper.

What should Mel build in ARAM Mayhem?

The items Mel players finish with most often are Shadowflame, Luden's Echo, Rabadon's Deathcap. Adapt the rest of the build to the enemy team.

More Mages in ARAM Mayhem

ARAM Mayhem tier list · All champions in ARAM Mayhem · How to pick ARAM Mayhem augments · ARAM Mayhem overlays compared · Mel Arena build

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