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Melee MinionStats & Patch History

Lane Minions · League of Legends (PC)Also in: Melee Minion in Wild RiftMelee Minion in League Classic

Melee Minion Current Status

Leaning up - 1 of Melee Minion's last 3 changes was a buff. Melee Minion has been changed in 5 League of Legends patches. 2 buffs, 3 adjustments. Most recently buffed in Patch 25.S1.1 ().

Health: 430 + 35 per upgrade, capped at 1550 health
Attack Damage: 11 - 80 (based on upgrades)
Attack Speed: 1.25
Range: 110
Armor: 0 - 20 (based on upgrades)
Magic Resist: 0
Gold: 20
XP: 62
CS: 1

An average melee attacker.

Melee Minion Changes

Patch 25.S1.1

buff

Melee Minion

  • Health changed to 465 to 1500 (based on upgrades) from 477 to 1300 (based on upgrades).
  • Attack damage changed to 11 to 80 (based on upgrades) from 12 to 80 (based on upgrades).
  • Armor changed to 0 to 20 (based on upgrades) from 0 to 16 (based on upgrades).
  • New Effect: Now deals bonus damage on-hit equal to 2% of target's current health against lane minions.

Patch 8.7

change

Melee minions

  • Base gold reward increased to 21 gold from 20 gold.
  • Gold reward growth reduced to 0 gold from 0.125 gold.

Patch 6.22

change

Melee minions

  • Health growth over time increased by 60%.
  • Removed: Gaining attack damage as the game progresses.

Patch 5.23

change

Melee minion

  • Initial gold increased to 20 from 18.5.
  • Gold growth reduced to 0.125 per minute from 0.17.

Patch 1.0.0.61

buff

Melee minions:

  • Gain 2 additional armor every 3 minutes.
  • Gain 0.5 addition magic Resistance every 3 minutes.
  • Gold on death increased to 22 from 20 on Summoner's Rift and to 26 from 24 on Twisted Treeline.

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Melee Minion League of Legends FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melee Minion last changed in League of Legends?
Melee Minion was last buffed in League of Legends Patch 25.S1.1, released January 7, 2025. That patch changed Melee Minion (Health changed to 465 to 1500 (based on upgrades) from 477 to 1300 (based on upgrades)).
How many times has Melee Minion been buffed or nerfed in LoL?
Melee Minion has been changed in 5 League of Legends patches: 2 buffs, 3 adjustments.
Is Melee Minion getting buffed or nerfed in LoL?
Leaning up - 1 of Melee Minion's last 3 changes was a buff. Melee Minion was last buffed in Patch 25.S1.1.
Was Melee Minion changed in LoL Patch 26.16?
No - Melee Minion was not changed in Patch 26.16. Its most recent change was in Patch 25.S1.1.