Azirvs Smolder
Azir vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Azir based on 5 games. Smolder holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Smolder matchup.
Azir Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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.
Smolder(20.0%)Who Wins the Azir vs Smolder Matchup?
Azir vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Azir vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Azir's 20.0%, giving Smolder a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Azir leads by 110 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Smolder overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Azir vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Azir is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Azir Build Against Smolder
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Smolder are Liandry's Torment, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Smolder matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Azir0.0%Smolder100.0%Azir33.3%Smolder66.7%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Smolder holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Azir Runes Against Smolder
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Smolder in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.44% | 54 | 7.1 | 955 | 12,842 | 30.4% | 54.8% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 7.1 | 923 | 12,537 | 28.6% | 59.4% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 7.0 | 867 | 12,264 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 7.5 | 820 | 12,698 | 41.2% | 47.4% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.9 | 1,078 | 11,929 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.8 | 722 | 12,328 | 70.0% | 38.1% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 7.0 | 767 | 12,353 | 45.5% | 26.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.8 | 936 | 12,100 | 30.0% | 42.1% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 7.2 | 857 | 12,010 | 64.3% | 57.1% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 7.2 | 738 | 11,316 | 21.4% | 53.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.3 | 882 | 12,375 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 7.3 | 892 | 11,558 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.3 | 795 | 11,126 | 23.1% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.1 | 925 | 11,893 | 38.5% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 908 | 13,497 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.3 | 911 | 12,020 | 37.5% | 61.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.6 | 1,001 | 11,613 | 27.3% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 7.0 | 807 | 11,558 | 30.0% | 36.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.5 | 888 | 13,177 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 7.5 | 1,140 | 12,564 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 7.8 | 772 | 10,187 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 7.4 | 959 | 10,885 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.3 | 1,201 | 12,594 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 855 | 11,053 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 762 | 11,012 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 578 | 9,591 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.8 | 779 | 10,071 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,049 | 12,836 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.8 | 890 | 12,805 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.3 | 954 | 13,556 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.8 | 696 | 8,407 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.4 | 851 | 12,618 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 7.0 | 828 | 13,398 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 753 | 10,081 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.0 | 783 | 13,141 | 0.0% | 70.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 767 | 11,638 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,002 | 14,675 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,111 | 13,037 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.7 | 838 | 12,886 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 971 | 13,448 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,013 | 14,343 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 807 | 10,191 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.8 | 1,543 | 15,474 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 986 | 11,805 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,004 | 14,298 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.8 | 1,121 | 13,125 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 842 | 11,634 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 856 | 12,016 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 983 | 13,845 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,055 | 8,720 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
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Azir vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Azir do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Azir vs Smolder matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Azir's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Azir do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Azir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Azir do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Smolder takes over the Azir vs Smolder matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Azir vs Smolder matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Azir with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Azir build against Smolder?
The best Azir build against Smolder includes Liandry's Torment, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Azir runes against Smolder?
The best Azir runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Azir vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Azir counter Smolder?
No, Azir struggles against Smolder with only a 20.0% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.
How do I play Azir against Smolder?
When playing Azir against Smolder, play cautiously and avoid Smolder's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Smolder has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.