LeBlanc - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.8%

LeBlancvs Smolder

SAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

LeBlanc vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. LeBlanc wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Smolder based on 6 games. LeBlanc holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup.

Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord
Metabot Logo
MetaBot Desktop
Counter picks in champ select

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
LeBlanc - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
LeBlanc
83.3% WR
VS
Smolder vs LeBlanc matchup - 16.7% win rate
Smolder
16.7% WR

Who Wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder Matchup?

LeBlanc wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup
Winner
LeBlanc
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
6.4
CS / min
7.3
781
DMG / min
1,088
13,677
Gold / game
14,815
143
Heal / min
195
419
DMG Mitigated / min
557
0.4
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

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, LeBlanc wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Smolder's 16.7%, giving LeBlanc a 66.7 percentage point advantage. LeBlanc dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Smolder leads by 306 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. LeBlanc players can confidently pick into Smolder and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Smolder away from CS whenever possible. 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
6.4LeBlanc
7.3Smolder
Smolder significantly out-farms LeBlanc by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 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
781LeBlanc
1,088Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages LeBlanc by 306 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
13,677LeBlanc
14,815Smolder
Smolder generates a commanding 1,138 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
0.4LeBlanc
0.4Smolder
Both LeBlanc and Smolder provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
562LeBlanc
751Smolder
Smolder vastly out-sustains LeBlanc, healing and mitigating 189 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, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. 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
LeBlanc
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc100.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder0.0%
Late Game
LeBlanc
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc75.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder25.0%

LeBlanc dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means LeBlanc can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

LeBlanc is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor LeBlanc, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

LeBlanc holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
Gathering Storm - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderTranscendence - best LeBlanc rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

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


LeBlanc matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.81%865.887710,97960.0%52.9%
46.15%785.493912,12054.8%40.4%
52.00%755.282211,24658.1%47.7%
55.22%675.681811,24139.1%63.6%
58.62%585.888512,66160.0%58.1%
53.45%585.377210,08263.6%47.2%
59.65%575.382210,96360.0%59.4%
47.27%555.794011,45845.8%48.4%
54.72%535.596011,45550.0%58.1%
47.17%535.682111,49852.4%43.8%
57.14%495.789512,72650.0%60.6%
36.73%495.491511,57440.0%34.5%
61.36%445.785210,73457.9%64.0%
39.02%415.799112,24156.3%28.0%
57.50%405.696012,60453.9%59.3%
65.79%385.87719,75856.5%80.0%
54.05%375.588311,29860.0%50.0%
47.22%365.676910,46057.1%40.9%
55.88%345.376711,74664.3%50.0%
55.88%345.794612,48638.5%66.7%
54.55%335.987211,96061.5%50.0%
59.26%275.285712,96042.9%65.0%
44.44%275.586811,31040.0%47.1%
33.33%275.686610,97438.5%28.6%
59.09%225.673010,09763.6%54.5%
45.00%205.995513,70675.0%37.5%
65.00%206.089411,61842.9%76.9%
45.00%205.684912,30350.0%41.7%
33.33%183.768810,26450.0%25.0%
64.71%173.689111,88871.4%60.0%
35.29%176.382510,86333.3%36.4%
35.29%175.57898,36840.0%28.6%
52.94%175.784511,40350.0%55.6%
52.94%175.988711,92650.0%54.5%
50.00%165.17328,61554.5%40.0%
57.14%146.899111,69971.4%42.9%
58.33%124.484010,191100.0%28.6%
58.33%125.78459,95175.0%50.0%
36.36%111.666710,45966.7%25.0%
60.00%105.484911,83180.0%40.0%
80.00%106.17869,133100.0%60.0%
44.44%95.71,05414,699100.0%37.5%
55.56%94.888112,5690.0%71.4%
100.00%96.082111,778100.0%100.0%
44.44%93.57839,83733.3%50.0%
22.22%95.51,01515,2370.0%22.2%
55.56%92.883612,514100.0%42.9%
66.67%95.87918,12166.7%66.7%
22.22%95.384312,0240.0%40.0%
62.50%85.687410,724100.0%40.0%
87.50%82.48358,268100.0%75.0%
87.50%85.91,09813,5760.0%100.0%
71.43%75.31,05812,270100.0%60.0%
14.29%73.06679,34825.0%0.0%
71.43%76.083011,622100.0%50.0%
42.86%75.31,0539,58833.3%50.0%
50.00%66.39539,79850.0%50.0%
50.00%64.177310,76350.0%50.0%
83.33%66.478113,677100.0%75.0%
33.33%62.26958,96950.0%25.0%
33.33%65.093812,1450.0%50.0%
60.00%53.88238,17675.0%0.0%
40.00%55.18989,9870.0%66.7%
20.00%55.15809,61950.0%0.0%
60.00%52.692110,2460.0%75.0%
20.00%55.083310,52950.0%0.0%
60.00%52.383212,0440.0%60.0%
40.00%53.483611,04050.0%33.3%
40.00%55.31,20914,4580.0%40.0%
80.00%51.776011,299100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.492111,16933.3%50.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

LeBlanc vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does LeBlanc do against Smolder in League of Legends?

LeBlanc wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Smolder's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does LeBlanc do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, LeBlanc has the advantage against Smolder with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. LeBlanc 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 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. LeBlanc scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup?

LeBlanc wins the matchup against Smolder with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means LeBlanc 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, Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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?

Yes, LeBlanc has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 83.3% win rate. LeBlanc strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play LeBlanc against Smolder?

When playing LeBlanc against Smolder, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.