Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Rengarvs Smolder

DAssassinFighter
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Rengar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Smolder based on 6 games. Rengar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Smolder matchup.

Rengar Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Rengar vs Smolder Matchup?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.8
CS / min
5.8
933
DMG / min
842
15,726
Gold / game
12,806
395
Heal / min
165
622
DMG Mitigated / min
300
0.5
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Rengar vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 33.3%, giving Rengar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Rengar 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 Rengar leads by 552 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar 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.

Rengar vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Rengar wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Rengar
5.8Smolder
Rengar and Smolder farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
933Rengar
842Smolder
Rengar heavily out-damages Smolder by 91 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Smolder should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Rengar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,726Rengar
12,806Smolder
Rengar generates a commanding 2,921 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Rengar 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
0.5Rengar
0.3Smolder
Both Rengar 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
1,017Rengar
465Smolder
Rengar vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 552 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rengar 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 Rengar Build Against Smolder

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Smolder are Profane Hydra, The Collector and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Rengar 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 Rengar vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rengar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar50.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Late Game
Rengar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar75.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rengar and Smolder, with Rengar 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.

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

Rengar 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 Rengar Runes Against Smolder

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Rengar rune vs SmolderTriumph - best Rengar rune vs SmolderLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs SmolderCoup de Grace - best Rengar rune vs Smolder
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs SmolderDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs SmolderUltimate Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

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


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

Rengar 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
51.95%1541.080412,75752.2%51.8%
47.06%1531.080312,95144.6%49.4%
40.27%1491.079013,18143.8%37.6%
39.29%1401.081713,64233.3%43.0%
43.90%1231.077713,13446.5%41.5%
49.58%1191.081613,56845.8%52.1%
54.39%1141.079813,87245.8%60.6%
60.91%1101.080713,61058.9%63.0%
45.63%1030.982213,25431.9%57.1%
53.26%921.186314,92459.4%50.0%
50.00%881.086013,24458.1%42.2%
47.06%851.080413,46543.3%49.1%
44.58%831.281613,23956.8%34.8%
48.57%700.974812,84348.4%48.7%
43.75%641.180313,94921.4%61.1%
51.72%581.092814,78043.5%57.1%
55.17%581.179413,96860.0%51.5%
54.39%571.185113,55843.5%61.8%
49.09%550.986813,97842.9%52.9%
45.45%551.080313,03039.3%51.9%
54.90%511.085614,60453.3%55.6%
54.90%511.083013,14263.6%48.3%
29.79%471.168612,24123.8%34.6%
43.48%461.293514,07945.8%40.9%
44.44%450.979713,68547.1%42.9%
51.11%451.382913,95250.0%51.9%
44.44%451.681114,64940.0%48.0%
58.14%431.286713,02166.7%50.0%
41.86%430.967512,23536.4%47.6%
53.85%391.085514,80147.1%59.1%
57.89%381.185314,70550.0%60.7%
58.82%341.186113,30850.0%65.0%
44.12%342.765411,88929.4%58.8%
43.75%321.278712,44931.3%56.3%
74.19%311.080913,91166.7%79.0%
56.67%301.184312,64547.1%69.2%
37.93%293.194911,30733.3%42.9%
30.77%262.166411,20328.6%33.3%
50.00%241.669613,27133.3%60.0%
30.43%231.975212,69040.0%23.1%
60.87%231.382814,15954.5%66.7%
30.43%233.591614,65625.0%31.6%
31.82%221.086311,34625.0%40.0%
36.36%221.778712,87633.3%40.0%
59.09%220.971413,61244.4%69.2%
42.86%211.973912,93350.0%36.4%
23.81%210.965411,0590.0%55.6%
40.00%201.784614,48637.5%41.7%
36.84%190.870012,89640.0%33.3%
57.89%191.667213,81466.7%53.9%
37.50%160.981015,26557.1%22.2%
56.25%164.894715,28333.3%61.5%
37.50%164.067211,78342.9%33.3%
40.00%155.471410,87042.9%37.5%
50.00%142.572911,70757.1%42.9%
46.15%131.376913,29650.0%42.9%
38.46%132.074912,24628.6%50.0%
50.00%124.584913,21175.0%37.5%
41.67%121.984714,72225.0%50.0%
50.00%121.574712,75025.0%62.5%
54.55%111.076112,46675.0%42.9%
54.55%111.477212,48042.9%75.0%
30.00%102.974110,40920.0%40.0%
50.00%101.276514,94850.0%50.0%
20.00%101.083413,7490.0%25.0%
30.00%101.659110,29740.0%20.0%
50.00%102.063811,60340.0%60.0%
12.50%84.85967,92925.0%0.0%
50.00%81.759110,44757.1%0.0%
42.86%75.881912,87650.0%33.3%
57.14%71.069912,32666.7%50.0%
57.14%71.093117,5620.0%66.7%
57.14%76.190611,20440.0%100.0%
50.00%62.466912,84933.3%66.7%
0.00%61.96048,9320.0%0.0%
66.67%65.893315,72650.0%75.0%
33.33%63.079312,94633.3%33.3%
40.00%51.96558,87340.0%0.0%
80.00%53.069714,33450.0%100.0%
60.00%51.86057,26150.0%66.7%
40.00%52.086314,98650.0%33.3%
60.00%51.586113,1090.0%100.0%
40.00%54.698614,3880.0%100.0%
60.00%52.267212,996100.0%50.0%

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Rengar vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Rengar wins the Rengar 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 26.10.

How does Rengar do against Smolder in the early game?

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

How does Rengar do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Rengar takes over the Rengar vs Smolder matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rengar vs Smolder matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Rengar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Smolder?

The best Rengar build against Smolder includes Profane Hydra, The Collector, Infinity Edge with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Smolder?

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

Does Rengar counter Smolder?

Yes, Rengar has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate. Rengar strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Rengar against Smolder?

When playing Rengar 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.