4

Tier

Win Rate

48.2%

Pick Rate

4.3%

Ban Rate

7.6%

Matches

115,645

Smolder Bruiser Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Smolder Item Build Order

50.0% Win Rate (72 Games)
Trinity Force

1st

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

2nd

Manamune

3rd

Trinity Force

4th

Spear of Shojin

5th

Manamune

6th

Trinity Force
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Manamune
Trinity Force
Spear of Shojin
Manamune

Core Smolder Item Build Path

Situational

Rapid Firecannon
Essence Reaver
Maw of Malmortius
Bloodthirster
Lord Dominik's Regards
Liandry's Torment
Guardian Angel

Summoner Spells

Flash
221 Games50%
59 Games54%

Smolder Skill Order

0
Dragon Practice

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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18

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Smolder's Counters for ADC, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Discover the ultimate counters for Smolder with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Smolder in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Smolder counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Draven
49.1%
25.8%
2.5%
2,709
Nilah
47.7%
27.3%
0.9%
939
Ziggs
45.2%
29.3%
1.9%
2,107
Varus
48.3%
32.8%
2.5%
2,728
Kalista
51.9%
33.1%
1.4%
1,497

Smolder's Trends for ADC, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Smolder. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Smolder is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

48.2%

(+1.3%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

4.4%

(-2.7%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

7.7%

(-9.0%)
vs last patch

Smolder Guide for ADC, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Learn Smolder with our Smolder guide. Learn about Smolder's strengths and Smolder's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Smolder, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Smolder gains
    Smolder
    P
    stacks by hitting champions with abilities or killing enemies with his
    Smolder
    Q
    , enhancing the damage of his basic abilities. This mechanic encourages aggressive play to stack up damage boosts.
  • Smolder
    Q
    Evolves with stack accumulation, starting with area damage around the target, advancing to send out explosions, and ultimately dealing true damage over time with an execute effect on low-health enemies. This ability is central to his kit, offering both wave clear and significant dueling potential.
  • Smolder
    W
    Is a damaging and slowing ability that creates an explosion when hitting enemy champions, useful for both peeling and engaging.
  • Smolder
    E
    Provides mobility by allowing Smolder to fly, ignoring terrain and targeting the lowest health enemy, which is key for positioning in fights or escaping.
  • Smolder
    R
    Calls down a wave of fire from his mother, dealing damage and slowing enemies, with a healing component for Smolder if he's hit. This ultimate can be a game-changer in team fights, offering both offensive and defensive utility​​.
Strengths
  • Smolder's power spike is heavily tied to accumulating
    Smolder
    P
    stacks to enhance his
    Smolder
    Q
    . Achieving these stack milestones drastically increases his combat effectiveness.
  • His
    Smolder
    R
    , combined with a fully evolved
    Smolder
    Q
    , makes him exceptionally strong in clustered team fights where he can apply AoE damage and benefit from the healing if caught in his mother's fire.
  • Excelling in short to mid-range combat, Smolder becomes a significant threat once he has items that synergize with his abilities, boosting his damage output, survivability, or both.
Weaknesses
  • His early game is weaker due to the necessity of building
    Smolder
    P
    stacks to enhance his abilities. Without sufficient stacks, his damage output is significantly reduced.
  • As a short-ranged marksman, Smolder can be vulnerable to long-range poke and hard engage if not positioned carefully.
  • While his
    Smolder
    R
    is powerful, its effectiveness is contingent on proper timing and positioning. Misuse or avoidance by enemies can greatly diminish his impact in skirmishes or team fights.

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