Tier
Win Rate
44.1%Pick Rate
2.8%Ban Rate
3.0%Matches
31,346Smolder Runes
Build Patch 14.10Core Smolder Item Build Order
48.1% Win Rate (1,214 Games)![Doran's Blade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1055.webp?v=14.10.1)
Starting
![Essence Reaver](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3508.webp?v=14.10.1)
1st
![Ionian Boots of Lucidity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3158.webp?v=14.10.1)
2nd
![Spear of Shojin](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3161.webp?v=14.10.1)
3rd
![Rapid Firecannon](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3094.webp?v=14.10.1)
4th
![Spear of Shojin](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3161.webp?v=14.10.1)
5th
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=14.10.1)
6th
![Doran's Blade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1055.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Essence Reaver](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3508.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Ionian Boots of Lucidity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3158.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Spear of Shojin](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3161.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Rapid Firecannon](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3094.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Spear of Shojin](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3161.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=14.10.1)
Core Smolder Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1055.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1038.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3133.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1018.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3508.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2022.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3158.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3133.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1037.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3067.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3161.webp?v=14.10.1)
Situational
![Bloodthirster](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3072.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Lord Dominik's Regards](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3036.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Guardian Angel](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3026.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Navori Flickerblade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6675.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3157.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Maw of Malmortius](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3156.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Immortal Shieldbow](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6673.webp?v=14.10.1)
Summoner Spells
![Flash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/6.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/7.webp)
Smolder Skill Order
0![Dragon Practice](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/Icons_Smolder_Passive.webp)
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![Super Scorcher Breath](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/SmolderQ.webp)
![Achooo!](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/SmolderW.webp)
![Flap, Flap, Flap](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/SmolderE.webp)
![MMOOOMMMM!](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/SmolderR.webp)
Win Rate(-5.4%)vs last patch
44.0%
Pick Rate(-3.4%)vs last patch
2.8%
Ban Rate(-2.5%)vs last patch
3.1%
Key Insights
- Smolder gainsPstacks by hitting champions with abilities or killing enemies with hisQ, enhancing the damage of his basic abilities. This mechanic encourages aggressive play to stack up damage boosts.
- QEvolves 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.
- WIs a damaging and slowing ability that creates an explosion when hitting enemy champions, useful for both peeling and engaging.
- EProvides mobility by allowing Smolder to fly, ignoring terrain and targeting the lowest health enemy, which is key for positioning in fights or escaping.
- RCalls 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 accumulatingPstacks to enhance hisQ. Achieving these stack milestones drastically increases his combat effectiveness.
- HisR, combined with a fully evolvedQ, 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 buildingPstacks 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 hisRis 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.