Who wins Mel vs Caitlyn Bot Lane in Patch 16.5?

In Patch 16.5 Emerald+ ranked games, Mel has a 49.9% win rate and Caitlyn has a 49.5% win rate in Bot Lane. Mel has the statistical edge with a 0.4% win rate advantage.

What is the best build for Caitlyn against Mel?

The optimal Caitlyn build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Domination secondary.

How do I play the Mel vs Caitlyn matchup?

Use Meridian Zero's matchup analysis tool for detailed trading patterns, power spike windows, and win conditions for Mel vs Caitlyn in Bot Lane. Both champions' optimal builds, runes, and skill orders are shown on this page.

Mel vs Caitlyn Bot Lane

Q: What is the best build for Mel against Caitlyn?

The optimal Mel build starts with Doran's Ring and Health Potion. Core items are Luden's Companion, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Run Arcane Comet from Sorcery with Inspiration secondary.

Patch 16.5 · Emerald+ Ranked · Meridian Zero Data

In the Mel vs Caitlyn Bot Lane matchup on Patch 16.5, Mel has a 49.9% win rate (B tier) while Caitlyn has a 49.5% win rate (S tier) in Emerald+ ranked games. Mel has the statistical edge with a 0.4% win rate advantage. Below are the optimal builds, runes, and skill orders for both champions in this matchup, sourced from OP.GG Emerald+ data.

Source: OP.GG Emerald+ ranked data, Patch 16.5 · Last updated: March 2026 · Meridian Zero Analytics

Mel

B Tier 49.9% WR

StartDoran's RingHealth Potion

CoreLuden's CompanionShadowflameRabadon's Deathcap

BootsSorcerer's Shoes

SpellsFlashHeal

SkillsQ > W > E

KeystoneArcane Comet

PrimarySorcery

SecondaryInspiration

Caitlyn

S Tier 49.5% WR

StartDoran's BladeHealth Potion

CoreInfinity EdgePhantom DancerBloodthirster

BootsBerserker's Greaves

SpellsFlashHeal

SkillsQ > W > E

KeystoneLethal Tempo

PrimaryPrecision

SecondaryDomination

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