Who wins Mel vs Jinx Bot Lane in Patch 16.5?

In Patch 16.5 Emerald+ ranked games, Mel has a 49.9% win rate and Jinx has a 51.2% win rate in Bot Lane. Jinx has the statistical edge with a 1.3% win rate advantage.

What is the best build for Jinx against Mel?

The optimal Jinx 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 Jinx matchup?

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

Mel vs Jinx Bot Lane

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

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 Jinx Bot Lane matchup on Patch 16.5, Mel has a 49.9% win rate (B tier) while Jinx has a 51.2% win rate (S+ tier) in Emerald+ ranked games. Jinx has the statistical edge with a 1.3% 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

Jinx

S+ Tier 51.2% WR

StartDoran's BladeHealth Potion

CoreInfinity EdgePhantom DancerBloodthirster

BootsBerserker's Greaves

SpellsFlashHeal

SkillsQ > W > E

KeystoneLethal Tempo

PrimaryPrecision

SecondaryDomination

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