Ryzevs Smolder
Ryze vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Smolder wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Ryze based on 7 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Smolder scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Smolder matchup.
Ryze Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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.
Who Wins the Ryze vs Smolder Matchup?
Ryze vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Ryze vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Ryze's 28.6%, giving Smolder a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze 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 Ryze leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze 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.
Ryze vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Ryze, 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.
Best Ryze Build Against Smolder
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Smolder are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Ryze vs Smolder matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Smolder50.0%Ryze20.0%Smolder80.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ryze and Smolder, with Ryze 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.
Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ryze has the edge early, but Smolder 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 Ryze Runes Against Smolder
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Ryze the best tools to compete against Smolder in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.6 | 902 | 11,546 | 45.5% | 41.7% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 7.3 | 839 | 12,580 | 31.8% | 53.6% | |
| 38.78% | 49 | 6.6 | 900 | 12,853 | 27.3% | 42.1% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 7.3 | 838 | 10,699 | 52.4% | 24.0% | |
| 39.13% | 46 | 6.7 | 835 | 10,340 | 36.4% | 41.7% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.6 | 999 | 12,428 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 6.5 | 810 | 11,482 | 82.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 7.2 | 813 | 12,670 | 25.0% | 56.5% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 7.1 | 988 | 12,612 | 33.3% | 65.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 7.0 | 827 | 11,286 | 57.1% | 47.4% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.0 | 809 | 12,595 | 54.5% | 54.5% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 7.4 | 819 | 12,783 | 62.5% | 54.2% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 7.1 | 972 | 12,122 | 30.0% | 47.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 7.3 | 928 | 11,400 | 53.9% | 61.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 7.5 | 1,150 | 13,487 | 66.7% | 36.8% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 869 | 11,170 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 7.2 | 1,048 | 10,367 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 7.1 | 809 | 13,716 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 819 | 11,379 | 57.1% | 23.1% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.5 | 754 | 11,095 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 7.3 | 816 | 12,150 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.4 | 877 | 12,387 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.8 | 927 | 12,045 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.9 | 1,065 | 12,279 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 983 | 12,781 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.4 | 789 | 12,159 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.5 | 920 | 13,717 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 888 | 10,106 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.9 | 963 | 13,203 | 40.0% | 30.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.3 | 784 | 10,201 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.6 | 832 | 13,090 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.1 | 1,069 | 13,115 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.8 | 790 | 11,340 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.6 | 796 | 11,593 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.7 | 752 | 11,531 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 7.4 | 903 | 12,383 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,054 | 10,293 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 6.6 | 669 | 9,118 | 20.0% | 14.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 717 | 10,223 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.5 | 1,025 | 13,044 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 958 | 9,681 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.5 | 870 | 12,783 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,129 | 12,873 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 7.7 | 976 | 12,934 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.0 | 865 | 10,805 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 632 | 12,548 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.7 | 788 | 10,482 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.4 | 1,123 | 15,433 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.6 | 922 | 11,769 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 871 | 13,273 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 934 | 18,280 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.9 | 1,071 | 10,075 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 984 | 11,806 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.7 | 639 | 9,917 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.6 | 1,195 | 10,992 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 6.3 | 864 | 10,076 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.0 | 846 | 11,629 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,134 | 11,776 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 828 | 15,251 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.1 | 660 | 11,643 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 785 | 11,279 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 890 | 11,817 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 749 | 11,771 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Ryze vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ryze do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Ryze vs Smolder matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Ryze's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Ryze do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ryze do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Smolder takes over the Ryze vs Smolder matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ryze vs Smolder matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Ryze with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Ryze build against Smolder?
The best Ryze build against Smolder includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer 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 Ryze runes against Smolder?
The best Ryze runes against Smolder use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ryze counter Smolder?
No, Ryze struggles against Smolder with only a 28.6% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.
How do I play Ryze against Smolder?
When playing Ryze against Smolder, play cautiously and avoid Smolder's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Smolder has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.