Renekton - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Renektonvs Smolder

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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

Renekton Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Renekton vs Smolder Matchup?

Renekton wins the Renekton vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Renekton
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.3
CS / min
7.1
730
DMG / min
1,022
14,280
Gold / game
15,031
335
Heal / min
216
1,399
DMG Mitigated / min
523
0.6
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Renekton vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Renekton vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Renekton wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 33.3%, giving Renekton a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Renekton 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 sustain, where Renekton leads by 995 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Renekton 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.

Renekton vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Renekton in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Renekton, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Renekton
7.1Smolder
Smolder significantly out-farms Renekton by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Renekton players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
730Renekton
1,022Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages Renekton by 292 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Renekton 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
14,280Renekton
15,031Smolder
Smolder earns 751 more gold per game than Renekton, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Smolder slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Renekton
0.4Smolder
Both Renekton and Smolder provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,734Renekton
739Smolder
Renekton vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 995 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Renekton can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Renekton Build Against Smolder

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Renekton needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Renekton against Smolder are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Renekton an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Renekton vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Renekton
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Renekton early game win rateRenekton0.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder0.0%
Late Game
Renekton
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Renekton late game win rateRenekton66.7%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder33.3%

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

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

Renekton 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 Renekton Runes Against Smolder

Precision rune tree - Renekton primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Conqueror - best Renekton rune vs SmolderTriumph - best Renekton rune vs SmolderLegend: Alacrity - best Renekton rune vs SmolderLast Stand - best Renekton rune vs Smolder
Resolve rune tree - Renekton secondary runes vs SmolderResolve
Second Wind - best Renekton rune vs SmolderUnflinching - best Renekton rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Renekton to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Renekton 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
42.02%1887.178111,84943.0%41.2%
48.67%1136.989312,66848.8%48.6%
50.00%1126.583012,01047.2%52.5%
57.00%1006.578611,93553.7%59.3%
51.28%787.181812,37657.9%45.0%
60.00%757.388513,12359.0%61.1%
49.33%756.895212,38836.4%59.5%
44.44%727.090811,82437.9%48.8%
47.76%677.21,08313,71550.0%46.1%
51.61%627.11,20212,50032.0%64.9%
53.23%626.880412,39337.9%66.7%
55.00%607.379112,23951.7%58.1%
60.34%587.083011,73163.3%57.1%
52.63%577.387012,46959.3%46.7%
41.07%566.887411,79548.0%35.5%
35.85%537.067011,52540.7%30.8%
48.00%506.474511,71331.6%58.1%
52.00%507.177812,70760.0%46.7%
54.35%467.376112,47458.3%50.0%
46.67%456.257111,36041.2%50.0%
53.33%457.181211,63059.1%47.8%
58.14%437.280412,77957.1%59.1%
51.16%436.595111,60655.0%47.8%
41.86%437.196312,67647.4%37.5%
46.34%416.985012,30050.0%44.0%
50.00%386.986412,46561.1%40.0%
52.63%387.492613,68580.0%34.8%
52.63%386.976912,56835.3%66.7%
56.76%377.082311,47083.3%31.6%
51.35%376.975212,07145.0%58.8%
35.14%377.387512,31040.0%29.4%
40.54%376.870311,11144.4%36.8%
54.29%356.791712,50246.7%60.0%
65.71%357.183612,82350.0%76.2%
62.07%296.785112,31266.7%60.0%
46.43%287.289711,80742.9%50.0%
50.00%287.01,05012,83442.9%57.1%
51.85%276.888113,51845.5%56.3%
40.74%276.773311,26335.7%46.1%
51.85%276.873512,69554.5%50.0%
54.17%247.064411,54261.5%45.5%
66.67%246.266012,12658.3%75.0%
50.00%227.180812,34963.6%36.4%
55.00%206.885111,90277.8%36.4%
52.94%176.761412,31950.0%54.5%
46.67%157.585312,08855.6%33.3%
60.00%156.793914,02540.0%70.0%
57.14%146.587412,788100.0%40.0%
38.46%136.380611,26440.0%37.5%
46.15%136.06869,87844.4%50.0%
76.92%137.183411,97060.0%87.5%
58.33%126.281911,40566.7%50.0%
41.67%126.976410,46080.0%14.3%
75.00%127.672612,91983.3%66.7%
50.00%126.777513,08533.3%66.7%
54.55%116.51,02712,30250.0%60.0%
80.00%107.084713,57880.0%80.0%
55.56%97.47959,86450.0%66.7%
44.44%95.775110,47833.3%66.7%
33.33%96.264710,44520.0%50.0%
66.67%96.063212,19266.7%66.7%
62.50%87.683013,50733.3%80.0%
37.50%86.582712,46133.3%40.0%
71.43%76.965612,22675.0%66.7%
66.67%66.373014,2800.0%66.7%
66.67%67.392814,075100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.767311,677100.0%33.3%
83.33%66.885713,93350.0%100.0%
40.00%56.884414,2950.0%40.0%
60.00%56.287415,627100.0%50.0%

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Renekton vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Renekton do against Smolder in League of Legends?

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

How does Renekton do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Renekton has the advantage against Smolder with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Renekton players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Renekton do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Renekton takes over the Renekton vs Smolder matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Renekton scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Renekton vs Smolder matchup?

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

What is the best Renekton build against Smolder?

The best Renekton build against Smolder includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Renekton runes against Smolder?

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

Does Renekton counter Smolder?

Yes, Renekton has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate. Renekton strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Renekton against Smolder?

When playing Renekton 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.