Fizz - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Fizzvs Smolder

SAssassinFighter
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fizz vs Smolder is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.4%) over Fizz based on 41 games. Fizz wins the early laning phase while Smolder scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fizz vs Smolder matchup.

Fizz Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fizz 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 - 48.8% win rateSmolder(48.8%)
Fizz - 48.8% win rate in this matchup
Fizz
48.8% WR
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Smolder vs Fizz matchup - 51.2% win rate
Smolder
51.2% WR

Who Wins the Fizz vs Smolder Matchup?

Smolder wins the Fizz vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 41
48.8%
Win Rate
51.2%
6.1
CS / min
6.8
953
DMG / min
876
13,579
Gold / game
12,370
160
Heal / min
169
577
DMG Mitigated / min
432
0.5
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
48.1%
Late Game WR
51.9%

Fizz vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Fizz vs Smolder matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Fizz's 48.8%, giving Smolder a 2.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fizz controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fizz needs to press advantages before Smolder reaches their power spikes, while Smolder should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fizz leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Smolder is slightly favored, Fizz can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Smolder's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Fizz vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Fizz wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Fizz
6.8Smolder
Smolder edges out Fizz by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
953Fizz
876Smolder
Fizz deals 77 more champion damage per minute than Smolder. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Smolder choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Fizz's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,579Fizz
12,370Smolder
Fizz generates a commanding 1,209 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Fizz consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Smolder should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Fizz
0.3Smolder
Both Fizz and Smolder provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
737Fizz
601Smolder
Fizz heals and mitigates 136 more damage per minute than Smolder, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Fizz to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Smolder.

Best Fizz Build Against Smolder

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Fizz needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fizz against Smolder are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Fizz an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 42.9% win rate across 7 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Fizz the best chance to compete against Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Fizz vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fizz
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Fizz early game win rateFizz50.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Late Game
Smolder
51.9%
+3.7% advantage
Fizz late game win rateFizz48.1%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder51.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Fizz and Smolder, with Fizz holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Smolder takes over with a 51.9% win rate, leading Fizz by 3.7 percentage points. Smolder scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Fizz has the edge early, but Smolder gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Fizz Runes Against Smolder

Domination rune tree - Fizz primary runes vs SmolderDomination
Electrocute - best Fizz rune vs SmolderSudden Impact - best Fizz rune vs SmolderGrisly Mementos - best Fizz rune vs SmolderTreasure Hunter - best Fizz rune vs Smolder
Sorcery rune tree - Fizz secondary runes vs SmolderSorcery
Transcendence - best Fizz rune vs SmolderScorch - best Fizz rune vs Smolder
57.1% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Fizz maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Smolder.


Fizz matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Fizz'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 Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fizz matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.74%3966.079612,10547.9%49.3%
53.00%3176.282812,68454.8%51.6%
52.94%2896.089212,43151.5%54.1%
54.55%2645.982512,31852.2%56.3%
51.15%2626.088212,67349.1%52.6%
54.82%2285.886812,33460.0%50.0%
59.03%2276.095212,40863.2%55.4%
53.52%2136.090612,47449.5%57.3%
48.34%2115.783811,33648.6%48.1%
50.95%2105.784412,99952.6%50.0%
55.44%1935.486913,34257.1%54.3%
52.91%1895.879213,03553.6%52.5%
54.84%1865.875611,97755.3%54.5%
47.16%1765.880612,28047.7%46.9%
42.35%1705.880512,29450.7%35.8%
53.05%1645.886312,76846.5%58.1%
49.66%1495.578312,45444.8%52.8%
48.97%1455.991911,81849.2%48.8%
47.06%1365.485812,41840.7%51.2%
59.32%1185.778412,29057.7%60.6%
54.31%1165.881111,87245.5%62.3%
58.41%1136.385512,69357.7%59.0%
58.42%1016.385312,78856.5%60.0%
48.51%1016.087913,60242.9%50.7%
62.24%985.684513,25272.2%56.5%
46.39%975.383012,75131.7%57.1%
54.35%926.084612,44656.5%52.2%
49.44%896.088712,23163.4%37.5%
53.41%885.881612,35361.0%46.8%
54.65%865.184512,79955.6%54.0%
49.38%816.081611,70052.4%46.1%
55.00%805.983812,93257.1%53.9%
41.77%795.984112,26748.6%35.7%
44.30%795.585212,34654.5%37.0%
55.70%795.994213,00853.1%57.5%
48.68%765.078412,67942.4%53.5%
45.71%706.087312,56662.1%34.1%
48.33%606.291212,26646.4%50.0%
54.72%535.391111,59552.0%57.1%
49.02%516.281912,06348.3%50.0%
40.82%495.684511,38338.9%41.9%
70.21%471.677312,96381.0%61.5%
63.04%465.594213,90168.4%59.3%
56.52%465.689613,75946.7%61.3%
51.16%431.869312,87945.5%57.1%
53.49%435.784811,76457.1%50.0%
48.78%416.195313,57950.0%48.1%
51.28%395.370012,73458.3%48.1%
51.28%396.189714,17152.6%50.0%
60.53%381.464312,57561.1%60.0%
60.53%381.966111,59076.2%41.2%
55.26%382.468911,59055.6%55.0%
63.89%366.487513,57454.5%68.0%
58.33%365.789313,39963.6%56.0%
54.55%335.692812,57364.7%43.8%
53.13%322.372414,26116.7%61.5%
45.16%315.879911,04643.8%46.7%
58.06%311.584013,58364.3%52.9%
50.00%305.885211,99150.0%50.0%
72.41%294.585711,94570.0%77.8%
38.46%265.689511,93027.3%46.7%
44.00%252.070912,40741.7%46.1%
37.50%241.367812,87436.4%38.5%
70.83%245.876013,75780.0%68.4%
60.87%231.765514,43740.0%66.7%
57.14%215.993213,41160.0%54.5%
42.86%212.581613,37650.0%36.4%
45.00%203.283914,40240.0%46.7%
45.00%206.070610,21658.3%25.0%
70.00%206.089313,90580.0%66.7%
50.00%201.074210,65258.3%37.5%
47.37%191.574513,21942.9%50.0%
57.89%193.976811,76260.0%55.6%
61.11%185.987111,30545.5%85.7%
22.22%182.583315,14833.3%16.7%
47.06%174.275911,94320.0%58.3%
58.82%176.990012,44780.0%28.6%
35.29%175.082311,11650.0%22.2%
47.06%175.696612,97228.6%60.0%
62.50%164.681612,25028.6%88.9%
56.25%162.291013,62933.3%70.0%
50.00%165.590212,76060.0%45.5%
56.25%161.865712,26071.4%44.4%
37.50%165.368410,68944.4%28.6%
66.67%156.289412,49762.5%71.4%
40.00%152.167612,84722.2%66.7%
66.67%155.874011,49850.0%77.8%
40.00%150.967812,27050.0%36.4%
78.57%141.784114,31283.3%75.0%
53.85%133.189313,73366.7%42.9%
38.46%136.183512,36225.0%44.4%
46.15%132.655911,33180.0%25.0%
38.46%131.362710,81433.3%42.9%
69.23%135.884313,98060.0%75.0%
50.00%126.882113,00166.7%33.3%
58.33%121.172613,76750.0%75.0%
58.33%121.576514,83566.7%55.6%
33.33%126.189113,65333.3%33.3%
58.33%122.679514,02466.7%55.6%
58.33%124.41,04611,36850.0%66.7%
45.45%111.161913,46166.7%37.5%
54.55%115.190215,063100.0%37.5%
36.36%114.57889,32233.3%40.0%
54.55%114.071910,03766.7%40.0%
70.00%103.770313,49975.0%66.7%
70.00%103.873412,702100.0%57.1%
50.00%104.578410,30333.3%75.0%
40.00%101.990514,29150.0%33.3%
50.00%105.979814,98450.0%50.0%
55.56%94.31,04717,775100.0%42.9%
55.56%95.778610,14360.0%50.0%
44.44%95.31,01813,37533.3%50.0%
33.33%92.286413,75725.0%40.0%
50.00%82.377312,364100.0%42.9%
75.00%84.569412,47333.3%100.0%
50.00%84.285010,88875.0%25.0%
75.00%82.593713,88966.7%100.0%
25.00%84.29269,6420.0%33.3%
37.50%85.486212,79566.7%20.0%
37.50%85.762310,31350.0%25.0%
37.50%82.572213,0060.0%50.0%
42.86%76.01,01912,70240.0%50.0%
42.86%73.685515,835100.0%20.0%
42.86%75.681814,28666.7%25.0%
50.00%66.485812,96466.7%33.3%
66.67%62.166311,766100.0%33.3%
33.33%65.474810,85133.3%33.3%
50.00%65.086112,52650.0%50.0%
60.00%52.056711,8400.0%75.0%
40.00%55.889312,00425.0%100.0%
20.00%51.95399,13525.0%0.0%
80.00%57.096114,5670.0%80.0%
60.00%54.07187,244100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.083916,6050.0%80.0%
40.00%55.776012,23650.0%33.3%
40.00%52.664911,94950.0%33.3%
60.00%56.16867,60560.0%0.0%
40.00%51.262012,3200.0%66.7%
40.00%54.67779,38433.3%50.0%

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Fizz vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fizz do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Fizz vs Smolder matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Fizz's 48.8%, a 2.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Fizz do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Fizz has the advantage against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Fizz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fizz do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Fizz vs Smolder matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to 48.1%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fizz vs Smolder matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Fizz with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 2.4 percentage point advantage means Smolder is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Fizz build against Smolder?

The best Fizz build against Smolder includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 42.9% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fizz runes against Smolder?

The best Fizz runes against Smolder use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Fizz vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fizz counter Smolder?

No, Fizz struggles against Smolder with only a 48.8% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. Fizz players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.

How do I play Fizz against Smolder?

When playing Fizz 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.