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Melissa

Melissa

Marksman Gold Lane
56.96%
Win Rate
1.67%
Pick Rate
14.17%
Ban Rate
Meta Score
48.00
Ranked #11 overall

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How to Counter Melissa

Melissa is Strong Against

Best Items Against Melissa

Melissa's damage rides basic attacks, so return damage and physical immunity punish every hit.

Blade Armor
Blade Armor 1910 gold
+80 Phys Def / +20% Crit Damage Reduction

Returns physical damage on every basic attack taken and blunts crits.

Buy on: tanks and exp laners
Wind of Nature
Wind of Nature 1910 gold
+30 Phys Attack / +20% Attack Speed / +10% Lifesteal

Active: two seconds of immunity to all physical damage.

Buy on: marksmen

Prices and effects follow the current patch and are re-checked against it daily. One counter item per team is usually enough; slot it in as your second or third item once the threat is real.

Melissa by Game Length

Melissa holds about the same strength throughout, moving +0.7 win rate points between the 8 minute mark and the 20+ minute mark. That is +0.06 points a minute, and it is the measured figure behind the scaling part of the meta score.

8 to 10 minutes: 50.5% win rate 10 to 12 minutes: 53.4% win rate 12 to 14 minutes: 54.1% win rate 14 to 16 minutes: 54.4% win rate 16 to 18 minutes: 54.0% win rate 18 to 20 minutes: 53.3% win rate 20 or more minutes: 51.8% win rate 55.4% 50%
8 min game length 20+ min

Melissa's win rate across 29 matchups with game-length data, weighted by how often each opponent is picked so a hero almost nobody plays cannot set the shape. Games under 8 minutes are left out: too few of them finish that early to read anything from.

Best Teammates

Worst Teammates

Moskov Moskov -11.22
Irithel Irithel -9.80
Hanabi Hanabi -9.52
Ixia Ixia -9.19
Wanwan Wanwan -9.16

Melissa Overview

Melissa is a Marksman in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, typically played in the Gold Lane. In the current meta, Melissa holds a 56.96% win rate with a 1.67% pick rate and 14.17% ban rate, ranking #11 overall.

The most effective counters against Melissa are Ixia, Granger, Layla . These heroes exploit Melissa's weaknesses and should be prioritised in draft when facing a Melissa pick.

On the other hand, Melissa is particularly strong against Leomord, Natalia, Ling . For best results, pair Melissa with Harith or Masha .

Stats last updated: 2026-08-27. Data is updated regularly to reflect the current ranked meta.

Melissa FAQ

Who counters Melissa in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters against Melissa right now are Ixia, Granger, Layla. Pick any of these heroes in draft to gain a clear advantage over Melissa.

What is Melissa's win rate in Mobile Legends?

Melissa currently has a 56.96% win rate in ranked play, with a 1.67% pick rate and a 14.17% ban rate. Melissa is ranked number 11 in the overall meta.

What role does Melissa play in Mobile Legends?

Melissa is a Marksman who is best played in the Gold Lane. With a meta score of 48.00, Melissa is a top tier pick in the current patch.

What items counter Melissa in Mobile Legends?

The best counter items against Melissa are Blade Armor and Wind of Nature. Melissa's damage rides basic attacks, so return damage and physical immunity punish every hit.

Who are the best teammates for Melissa in Mobile Legends?

The best heroes to pair with Melissa are Harith, Masha, Popol and Kupa. These heroes complement Melissa's strengths and improve your team's overall win chance.