Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 47Updated 10/28/2026, 4:34:39 AM
Confidence: Medium+1.1% vs 50%47 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Even
Mel and Nidalee trade evenly before spikes.
Levels 3–5
Mel edge
Play around ability cooldowns and wave control.
Level 6+
Mel edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
Side-wave and vision decide more than the raw lane matchup.
Why?
AI heuristicEven
- Sample win rate for Mel is 51.1% in this matchup.
Treat this as a Even matchup for Mel into Nidalee — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Mel page (ADC): Arcane Comet Build · 46.3% WR · 82 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 100Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM