LeBlanc - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

LeBlancvs Smolder

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

LeBlanc vs Smolder is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. LeBlanc wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Smolder based on 6 games. LeBlanc wins the early laning phase while Smolder 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.

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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.

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LeBlanc - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
LeBlanc
50.0% WR
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Smolder vs LeBlanc matchup - 50.0% win rate
Smolder
50.0% WR

Who Wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder Matchup?

LeBlanc wins the LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup
Winner
LeBlanc
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.1
CS / min
6.3
947
DMG / min
937
11,885
Gold / game
11,429
156
Heal / min
142
377
DMG Mitigated / min
345
0.6
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

LeBlanc vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, LeBlanc wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 50.0%, giving LeBlanc a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: LeBlanc controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. LeBlanc 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.

LeBlanc vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

LeBlanc wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.1LeBlanc
6.3Smolder
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
947LeBlanc
937Smolder
Damage output is virtually even between LeBlanc and Smolder, with only 11 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,885LeBlanc
11,429Smolder
LeBlanc earns 455 more gold per game than Smolder, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving LeBlanc slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6LeBlanc
0.3Smolder
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
533LeBlanc
487Smolder
LeBlanc and Smolder have comparable sustain profiles, with only 46 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.

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. 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc66.7%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder33.3%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc33.3%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%

LeBlanc dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.

Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above LeBlanc. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: LeBlanc must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Smolder reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Smolder 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 LeBlanc Runes Against Smolder

Domination rune tree - LeBlanc primary runes vs SmolderDomination
Dark Harvest - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderSudden Impact - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderGrisly Mementos - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderUltimate Hunter - best LeBlanc rune vs Smolder
Sorcery rune tree - LeBlanc secondary runes vs SmolderSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best LeBlanc rune vs SmolderAbsolute Focus - best LeBlanc rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

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


LeBlanc matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.18%1275.988711,91851.8%50.7%
48.08%1045.775411,20142.5%52.6%
52.43%1035.184412,18363.6%47.1%
47.31%935.484911,89436.8%54.5%
54.35%925.783712,14661.5%49.1%
37.08%895.785912,16533.3%39.0%
46.51%865.987611,45657.5%37.0%
57.32%825.888012,04270.0%50.0%
54.67%755.882811,09050.0%58.5%
63.38%715.693211,31546.9%76.9%
60.87%696.293011,93056.3%64.9%
63.49%636.283411,75466.7%60.0%
55.00%605.690011,77058.3%52.8%
46.67%606.191211,19553.6%40.6%
52.54%595.682412,09745.8%57.1%
56.90%585.898912,61047.4%61.5%
53.70%545.184911,92645.5%59.4%
44.90%495.984311,37448.0%41.7%
43.75%485.592810,67239.1%48.0%
44.68%475.897612,12044.4%44.8%
42.55%476.183410,92640.9%44.0%
42.22%456.29059,64151.9%27.8%
44.19%435.582512,23950.0%41.4%
55.81%435.885312,23160.0%52.2%
59.46%376.28049,66863.2%55.6%
38.24%345.584511,20940.0%36.8%
63.64%336.297512,35971.4%57.9%
54.55%336.294211,83055.6%53.3%
46.88%325.897812,21843.8%50.0%
40.63%325.985312,86550.0%36.4%
56.25%325.495212,01154.5%57.1%
54.84%314.287211,59660.0%50.0%
48.39%315.885312,19637.5%52.2%
53.57%284.279711,46862.5%50.0%
50.00%265.994311,65760.0%43.8%
46.15%266.091013,18466.7%35.3%
65.22%234.396011,47450.0%76.9%
54.55%223.788611,69775.0%42.9%
50.00%225.887412,46555.6%46.1%
50.00%225.595811,68971.4%40.0%
54.55%225.783811,87633.3%69.2%
47.62%214.37859,78558.3%33.3%
42.86%215.387311,77942.9%42.9%
42.11%196.086110,40950.0%28.6%
41.18%176.484912,22242.9%40.0%
47.06%176.289711,42550.0%44.4%
28.57%145.984510,17711.1%60.0%
57.14%145.899113,36216.7%87.5%
35.71%142.669211,50333.3%37.5%
38.46%131.975810,45440.0%37.5%
38.46%136.297712,42040.0%37.5%
63.64%111.873310,85766.7%62.5%
54.55%115.796712,17760.0%50.0%
54.55%116.186610,20583.3%20.0%
50.00%105.081012,81350.0%50.0%
70.00%102.394312,708100.0%57.1%
50.00%101.472710,58666.7%42.9%
50.00%101.872710,12960.0%40.0%
60.00%105.677413,90733.3%71.4%
22.22%94.682911,50825.0%20.0%
66.67%91.16269,43280.0%50.0%
44.44%91.75619,86460.0%25.0%
22.22%95.492411,62166.7%0.0%
50.00%81.96698,53280.0%0.0%
12.50%82.479412,8950.0%14.3%
75.00%85.996510,10671.4%100.0%
37.50%86.01,12312,16525.0%50.0%
57.14%76.399412,14566.7%50.0%
28.57%71.764210,88066.7%0.0%
28.57%75.794712,86150.0%20.0%
42.86%72.071811,6030.0%50.0%
66.67%66.178314,126100.0%50.0%
50.00%65.194711,88566.7%33.3%
50.00%61.792310,74233.3%66.7%
83.33%65.81,05712,0220.0%100.0%
0.00%65.798711,8330.0%0.0%
80.00%53.91,00014,792100.0%75.0%
20.00%56.21,14514,81133.3%0.0%
20.00%53.376410,5660.0%50.0%
60.00%52.181911,19750.0%66.7%
40.00%52.06586,09140.0%0.0%
60.00%56.695213,5420.0%75.0%
60.00%51.559211,432100.0%50.0%

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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 50.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does LeBlanc do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, LeBlanc has the advantage against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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, Smolder takes over the LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc vs Smolder matchup?

LeBlanc wins the matchup against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means LeBlanc is slightly 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. 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 50.0% win rate. LeBlanc slightly edges out Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.