Ashe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
8.8%

Ashevs Smolder

AMarksmanSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ashe vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ashe wins with a 52.7% win rate (+5.4%) over Smolder based on 482 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while Ashe scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ashe build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ashe vs Smolder matchup.

Ashe Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ashe performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Smolder - 52.7% win rateSmolder(52.7%)
Ashe - 52.7% win rate in this matchup
Ashe
52.7% WR
VS
Smolder vs Ashe matchup - 47.3% win rate
Smolder
47.3% WR

Who Wins the Ashe vs Smolder Matchup?

Ashe wins the Ashe vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Ashe
Matches: 482
52.7%
Win Rate
47.3%
6.5
CS / min
7.1
856
DMG / min
976
13,486
Gold / game
13,628
157
Heal / min
197
423
DMG Mitigated / min
416
1.6
CC / min
0.4
48.1%
Early Game WR
51.9%
56.3%
Late Game WR
43.8%

Ashe vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Ashe vs Smolder matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 482 recent matches analyzed, Ashe wins with a 52.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 47.3%, giving Ashe a 5.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Ashe outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Ashe reaches their power spikes, while Ashe should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ashe has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Smolder's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ashe vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Ashe in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Ashe, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Ashe
7.1Smolder
Smolder edges out Ashe by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
856Ashe
976Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages Ashe by 120 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ashe should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,486Ashe
13,628Smolder
Ashe and Smolder generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 142 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Ashe
0.4Smolder
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Smolder, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Smolder should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
580Ashe
613Smolder
Ashe and Smolder have comparable sustain profiles, with only 33 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
51.9%
+3.8% advantage
Ashe early game win rateAshe48.1%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder51.9%
Late Game
Ashe
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Ashe late game win rateAshe56.3%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder43.8%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Smolder has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Ashe by 3.8 percentage points. Smolder players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Ashe is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Ashe, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Smolder must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ashe reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ashe survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Ashe Runes Against Smolder

Precision rune tree - Ashe primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Press the Attack - best Ashe rune vs SmolderTriumph - best Ashe rune vs SmolderLegend: Alacrity - best Ashe rune vs SmolderCoup de Grace - best Ashe rune vs Smolder
Domination rune tree - Ashe secondary runes vs SmolderDomination
Cheap Shot - best Ashe rune vs SmolderUltimate Hunter - best Ashe rune vs Smolder
64.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Ashe to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ashe matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ashe's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ashe build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ashe matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.27%9736.377012,95953.3%55.1%
49.24%7196.481413,20249.7%48.8%
52.18%6886.176412,81653.6%51.0%
49.63%6756.381313,44048.0%50.8%
55.14%4866.582313,07651.5%58.4%
52.70%4826.585613,48648.1%56.3%
52.99%3856.584013,30147.2%58.0%
53.89%3346.679213,31253.5%54.2%
51.91%3146.578512,45856.0%47.3%
52.87%2616.177313,10963.3%44.4%
49.34%2296.175712,50442.4%54.6%
58.29%2116.779613,55258.5%58.1%
52.71%2036.180912,66452.4%53.0%
55.79%1906.385413,51154.2%57.5%
47.75%1786.583213,35145.7%49.5%
49.11%1695.779513,01655.1%45.0%
53.05%1646.577712,98256.0%50.0%
48.39%1556.277213,02757.6%41.6%
50.35%1416.480413,62044.8%54.2%
55.56%1176.685813,89954.0%56.7%
50.94%1065.378312,74451.2%50.8%
47.19%896.380113,13237.8%53.9%
49.44%896.383013,46652.3%46.7%
39.77%886.074112,32333.3%46.5%
51.25%806.776913,10350.0%52.6%
48.65%746.273412,08844.1%52.5%
58.33%725.284012,21560.6%56.4%
47.89%716.479912,87145.5%50.0%
52.24%676.574613,51944.4%57.5%
40.63%644.257410,67644.8%37.1%
49.09%555.067410,40454.3%40.0%
63.04%466.589713,92376.5%55.2%
57.89%386.285513,25060.0%55.6%
33.33%332.161810,83427.3%36.4%
34.38%326.183612,50128.6%38.9%
51.61%314.460410,98333.3%68.8%
53.57%285.677212,38436.4%64.7%
42.86%286.077113,26836.4%47.1%
46.15%261.76659,60170.0%31.3%
48.00%252.671610,28640.0%53.3%
54.55%222.066410,35950.0%57.1%
23.81%212.06208,81325.0%22.2%
35.00%202.06759,57528.6%38.5%
42.11%192.15608,41922.2%60.0%
52.63%193.380911,76870.0%33.3%
66.67%185.162812,04863.6%71.4%
55.56%182.05799,38257.1%54.5%
43.75%166.782413,16940.0%45.5%
37.50%161.95298,61736.4%40.0%
33.33%152.468810,50650.0%22.2%
53.33%151.55207,56762.5%42.9%
61.54%132.56019,41766.7%50.0%
33.33%127.173212,44237.5%25.0%
41.67%121.667410,32740.0%42.9%
41.67%126.385510,57728.6%60.0%
54.55%115.884312,47850.0%55.6%
54.55%116.162511,60562.5%33.3%
36.36%115.780112,12375.0%14.3%
40.00%106.073911,39233.3%42.9%
70.00%103.276213,022100.0%62.5%
30.00%102.368611,0600.0%37.5%
50.00%105.198812,09133.3%57.1%
80.00%101.881112,796100.0%77.8%
20.00%105.868110,38920.0%20.0%
40.00%101.962211,73650.0%33.3%
30.00%106.089712,85925.0%33.3%
33.33%93.758110,47240.0%25.0%
22.22%94.889611,1520.0%40.0%
55.56%95.479312,95275.0%40.0%
33.33%96.098611,88840.0%25.0%
37.50%86.359611,04660.0%0.0%
87.50%82.382213,3520.0%87.5%
57.14%75.269212,46466.7%50.0%
42.86%76.278912,29325.0%66.7%
71.43%75.51,01811,14533.3%100.0%
14.29%71.95727,79920.0%0.0%
50.00%65.176412,4810.0%60.0%
33.33%63.563210,4530.0%50.0%
33.33%66.07778,27125.0%50.0%
33.33%61.65929,71433.3%33.3%
33.33%66.189413,682100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.36708,3050.0%50.0%
33.33%61.45939,1370.0%66.7%
20.00%56.984111,6040.0%33.3%
40.00%55.158010,92533.3%50.0%
80.00%55.968610,96975.0%100.0%
20.00%54.16219,1600.0%33.3%
25.00%56.35987,89733.3%0.0%
40.00%56.31,11315,0580.0%66.7%
40.00%52.364710,9230.0%50.0%
40.00%51.65807,03250.0%0.0%
40.00%55.786311,60233.3%50.0%

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Ashe vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashe do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Ashe wins the Ashe vs Smolder matchup with a 52.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 47.3%, a 5.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 482 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ashe do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Ashe with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ashe do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Ashe takes over the Ashe vs Smolder matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Ashe scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ashe vs Smolder matchup?

Ashe wins the matchup against Smolder with a 52.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.4 percentage point advantage means Ashe is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 482 games analyzed.

What is the best Ashe build against Smolder?

The best Ashe build against Smolder includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ashe runes against Smolder?

The best Ashe runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Ashe vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ashe counter Smolder?

Yes, Ashe has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 52.7% win rate. Ashe strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ashe against Smolder?

When playing Ashe against Smolder, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Smolder. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.