Patch 16.7
7 hours ago
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Mel Flex

S tier
S
Mel Flex
Playstyle: Fast 9 (HARD)
Unlock Leblanc as soon as you can by itemizing Sion. Shown board is the base, but you can replace many units outside of Mel + Swain + Darius + Sylas + Shyv . Board caps with Azir and Ryze on 9.
Augments
TFT_Augment_LateGameScaling
TFT9_Augment_JeweledLotus
TFT16_Augment_WaterAxiom
TFT11_Augment_Slammin
TFT_Augment_DuoQueue
TFT6_Augment_MaxLevel10
TFT16_Augment_Shurima_SecretsOfTheSands
TFT9_Augment_LearningFromExperience2
Augment Priority
ECON
prio-arrow
ITEMS
prio-arrow
COMBAT
Early Units
Item Priority
TFT_Item_Leviathan
prio-arrow
TFT_Item_NeedlesslyLargeRod
prio-arrow
TFT_Item_SparringGloves
prio-arrow
TFT_Item_TearOfTheGoddess
Positioning Example
Alt Builds
Flex Units
Stage 2
Play around early AP items around LeBlanc as the item holder for Mel. Flex around Bruisers, Invokers, and Noxus.
Stage 3
Maintain winstreak around LeBlanc / AP opener. Have Ambessa die with an item ASAP. Then you can unlock Mel on level 8.
Stage 4+
You will need to roll on 8 most games to stabilize before getting to 9. Focus on upgraded 4 cost frontline. Position Mel directly across enemy carries.
X tier (Situational)

SITUATIONAL

S Tier
A Tier
B Tier
B Tier
C Tier
C Tier
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