LeBlanc - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
1.9%

LeBlancvs Smolder

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Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

LeBlanc vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over LeBlanc based on 6 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while LeBlanc scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup.

LeBlanc Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how LeBlanc 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 - 33.3% win rateSmolder(33.3%)
LeBlanc - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
LeBlanc
33.3% WR
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Smolder vs LeBlanc matchup - 66.7% win rate
Smolder
66.7% WR

Who Wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder Matchup?

Smolder wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.7
CS / min
7.0
696
DMG / min
1,194
10,200
Gold / game
12,231
155
Heal / min
296
426
DMG Mitigated / min
552
0.7
CC / min
0.5
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

LeBlanc vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 33.3%, giving Smolder a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but LeBlanc outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before LeBlanc reaches their power spikes, while LeBlanc should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Smolder leads by 498 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder has a strong advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc 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.

LeBlanc vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against LeBlanc in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against LeBlanc, 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
5.7LeBlanc
7.0Smolder
Smolder significantly out-farms LeBlanc by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. LeBlanc players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
696LeBlanc
1,194Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages LeBlanc by 498 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. LeBlanc 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
10,200LeBlanc
12,231Smolder
Smolder generates a commanding 2,030 more gold per game than LeBlanc. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. LeBlanc should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7LeBlanc
0.5Smolder
Both LeBlanc and Smolder provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
581LeBlanc
848Smolder
Smolder vastly out-sustains LeBlanc, healing and mitigating 267 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Smolder can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while LeBlanc is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for LeBlanc, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best LeBlanc Build Against Smolder

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats LeBlanc needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for LeBlanc against Smolder are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives LeBlanc an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc25.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder75.0%
Late Game
LeBlanc
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc50.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder50.0%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over LeBlanc. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with LeBlanc at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Smolder. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc Runes Against Smolder

Domination rune tree - LeBlanc primary runes vs SmolderDomination
Electrocute - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderSudden Impact - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderGrisly Mementos - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderRelentless Hunter - best LeBlanc rune vs Smolder
Sorcery rune tree - LeBlanc secondary runes vs SmolderSorcery
Transcendence - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderGathering Storm - best LeBlanc rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives LeBlanc the best tools to compete against Smolder in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


LeBlanc matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows LeBlanc'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 LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

LeBlanc 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
47.31%936.188911,93142.5%52.2%
50.67%755.884011,92544.8%54.4%
38.24%685.277811,36722.2%48.8%
49.21%636.278411,13248.3%50.0%
49.06%535.982111,74554.2%44.8%
33.33%516.095112,49950.0%22.6%
48.98%495.987111,95858.3%40.0%
40.82%495.886611,95344.4%38.7%
47.92%485.582611,61841.2%51.6%
63.83%475.81,02112,96477.8%55.2%
43.48%466.089411,65863.6%25.0%
51.22%416.373510,91347.8%55.6%
50.00%406.191712,61458.8%43.5%
52.50%406.283011,80360.0%48.0%
48.72%395.584111,02844.4%52.4%
62.86%356.582810,61365.2%58.3%
38.24%345.185412,30425.0%42.3%
38.24%345.983311,52935.7%40.0%
48.48%335.476011,43338.9%60.0%
60.61%336.092511,98662.5%58.8%
66.67%305.681812,30466.7%66.7%
36.67%305.475111,19650.0%27.8%
64.29%285.71,01912,88283.3%50.0%
37.04%275.891512,26963.6%18.8%
46.15%266.099913,27150.0%44.4%
52.00%256.184912,20287.5%35.3%
54.17%245.890211,93155.6%53.3%
70.83%246.290811,28771.4%70.0%
27.27%223.87209,18520.0%33.3%
66.67%216.390312,10070.0%63.6%
45.00%205.71,01312,17162.5%33.3%
52.63%195.991612,08842.9%58.3%
52.63%195.986411,08750.0%55.6%
38.89%185.083912,54244.4%33.3%
66.67%185.21,00612,23370.0%62.5%
38.89%186.093211,73728.6%45.5%
29.41%173.56939,95133.3%25.0%
62.50%165.773910,88887.5%37.5%
37.50%166.185812,74750.0%25.0%
46.15%135.383011,03537.5%60.0%
53.85%134.480911,70966.7%42.9%
61.54%136.21,11112,13575.0%55.6%
50.00%122.17239,31362.5%25.0%
63.64%111.964310,05266.7%60.0%
72.73%116.680711,28660.0%83.3%
45.45%115.684710,06866.7%20.0%
80.00%101.769711,50650.0%87.5%
80.00%106.81,08814,16075.0%83.3%
44.44%91.475810,61566.7%33.3%
55.56%96.288411,38042.9%100.0%
62.50%84.265610,23233.3%80.0%
50.00%86.21,10013,16633.3%60.0%
37.50%85.51,00012,58125.0%50.0%
50.00%85.384511,25875.0%25.0%
42.86%73.083212,43966.7%25.0%
42.86%72.966611,13850.0%33.3%
28.57%71.878610,27333.3%25.0%
42.86%74.695713,38550.0%40.0%
85.71%76.196711,32375.0%100.0%
50.00%61.88269,22675.0%0.0%
33.33%65.81,02911,54450.0%0.0%
66.67%62.993912,25866.7%66.7%
33.33%65.769610,20025.0%50.0%
33.33%65.779110,33550.0%0.0%
40.00%52.279812,6250.0%50.0%
60.00%56.51,16514,661100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.483316,0540.0%60.0%
40.00%52.272411,365100.0%25.0%
20.00%51.56056,87925.0%0.0%
20.00%51.562210,66550.0%0.0%
60.00%56.31,08214,187100.0%33.3%
60.00%54.692810,8100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.51,06812,1790.0%60.0%
60.00%51.963510,80650.0%66.7%

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LeBlanc vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does LeBlanc do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does LeBlanc do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against LeBlanc with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does LeBlanc do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, LeBlanc takes over the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. LeBlanc scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against LeBlanc with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best LeBlanc build against Smolder?

The best LeBlanc build against Smolder includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best LeBlanc runes against Smolder?

The best LeBlanc runes against Smolder use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does LeBlanc counter Smolder?

No, LeBlanc struggles against Smolder with only a 33.3% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.

How do I play LeBlanc against Smolder?

When playing LeBlanc against Smolder, play cautiously and avoid Smolder's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Smolder in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.