Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
6.4%

Smoldervs Ashe

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Ashe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ashe wins with a 52.7% win rate (+5.4%) over Smolder based on 482 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while Ashe scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Ashe matchup.

Smolder Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Smolder 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
Ashe - 47.3% win rateAshe(47.3%)
Smolder - 47.3% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
47.3% WR
VS
Ashe vs Smolder matchup - 52.7% win rate
Ashe
52.7% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Ashe Matchup?

Ashe wins the Smolder vs Ashe matchup
Winner
Ashe
Matches: 482
47.3%
Win Rate
52.7%
7.1
CS / min
6.5
976
DMG / min
856
13,628
Gold / game
13,486
197
Heal / min
157
416
DMG Mitigated / min
423
0.4
CC / min
1.6
51.9%
Early Game WR
48.1%
43.8%
Late Game WR
56.3%

Smolder vs Ashe Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Ashe matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 482 recent matches analyzed, Ashe wins with a 52.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 47.3%, giving Ashe a 5.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Ashe outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Ashe reaches their power spikes, while Ashe should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Ashe is slightly favored, Smolder can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Ashe's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Smolder vs Ashe Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Ashe in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Ashe, 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
7.1Smolder
6.5Ashe
Smolder edges out Ashe by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
976Smolder
856Ashe
Smolder heavily out-damages Ashe by 120 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ashe 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
13,628Smolder
13,486Ashe
Smolder and Ashe generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 142 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Smolder
1.6Ashe
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Smolder, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Smolder should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
613Smolder
580Ashe
Smolder and Ashe have comparable sustain profiles, with only 33 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
51.9%
+3.8% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder51.9%
Ashe early game win rateAshe48.1%
Late Game
Ashe
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder43.8%
Ashe late game win rateAshe56.3%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Smolder has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Ashe by 3.8 percentage points. Smolder players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Ashe is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Ashe, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs AshePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs AshePresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs AsheLegend: Bloodline - best Smolder rune vs AsheCut Down - best Smolder rune vs Ashe
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs AsheInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Smolder rune vs AsheMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Ashe
54.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Smolder the best tools to compete against Ashe in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Smolder 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
52.62%5347.199214,04656.0%50.5%
47.30%4827.197613,62851.9%43.8%
45.36%4637.295613,71347.0%44.0%
52.44%4506.999314,21556.3%50.3%
50.92%4367.199414,15948.2%52.6%
51.72%3197.31,03614,13342.0%59.1%
52.73%2567.31,09714,38954.8%51.1%
54.63%2277.01,01314,12153.1%55.8%
54.21%2147.21,02113,92651.0%56.8%
47.18%1956.996014,14348.7%46.2%
48.95%1436.998013,30251.4%46.6%
51.47%1367.31,02914,30050.0%52.6%
54.48%1347.195013,66350.9%57.1%
45.31%1287.395513,73150.0%40.6%
51.59%1266.91,01014,09541.8%59.1%
50.85%1186.994113,44143.8%55.7%
50.43%1157.21,04613,86748.1%52.5%
46.30%1087.81,06513,69345.6%46.8%
54.46%1017.31,11215,01062.5%49.2%
55.81%867.298114,56551.4%58.8%
51.95%777.499313,58650.0%54.0%
48.00%757.497613,74650.0%46.3%
50.00%687.089713,08439.3%57.5%
57.35%687.397814,71142.1%63.3%
43.10%587.41,04713,67956.0%33.3%
56.90%587.096814,39865.0%52.6%
56.60%537.199914,08045.8%65.5%
65.38%527.31,09614,85865.0%65.6%
60.42%487.11,06313,56054.5%65.4%
53.33%457.21,30114,84166.7%38.1%
50.00%426.778012,28041.2%56.0%
60.53%387.31,03314,21446.7%69.6%
34.21%387.61,11515,41938.5%32.0%
34.62%267.11,13612,45836.4%33.3%
42.31%267.21,01113,33166.7%29.4%
47.62%217.297215,83060.0%43.8%
52.38%217.595812,39950.0%55.6%
66.67%187.192912,16366.7%66.7%
55.56%187.21,03213,04362.5%50.0%
50.00%187.51,20114,30240.0%53.9%
70.59%177.275510,87655.6%87.5%
52.94%177.01,13316,24250.0%53.9%
43.75%167.585013,4460.0%63.6%
43.75%166.699714,01633.3%50.0%
40.00%157.01,11412,84040.0%40.0%
60.00%156.786513,59820.0%80.0%
46.67%157.994612,89544.4%50.0%
57.14%146.61,28412,60350.0%62.5%
50.00%147.386012,60557.1%42.9%
61.54%137.282813,36580.0%50.0%
23.08%137.498113,84725.0%22.2%
30.77%137.081712,4050.0%50.0%
66.67%127.287513,165100.0%50.0%
66.67%127.01,16110,97066.7%66.7%
66.67%127.188914,47175.0%62.5%
33.33%127.41,36313,52716.7%50.0%
33.33%126.572011,12533.3%33.3%
27.27%116.61,12813,78433.3%25.0%
81.82%118.11,04713,71566.7%100.0%
36.36%117.597711,22525.0%42.9%
72.73%117.31,23715,32475.0%71.4%
50.00%108.294013,85275.0%33.3%
70.00%107.01,08415,758100.0%62.5%
60.00%106.91,31612,80583.3%25.0%
55.56%97.41,17114,08050.0%60.0%
44.44%96.897312,68233.3%50.0%
100.00%97.91,03113,078100.0%100.0%
55.56%96.379610,73133.3%100.0%
44.44%97.41,01513,30925.0%60.0%
75.00%86.81,09311,74683.3%50.0%
50.00%88.41,33211,26540.0%66.7%
25.00%86.985111,51250.0%0.0%
62.50%86.878512,861100.0%50.0%
50.00%86.880410,65333.3%60.0%
57.14%77.298514,265100.0%25.0%
28.57%76.31,00213,829100.0%16.7%
28.57%78.184312,0810.0%40.0%
57.14%77.51,06516,6420.0%66.7%
71.43%77.51,11415,15450.0%100.0%
83.33%67.21,08815,496100.0%75.0%
33.33%67.093714,44050.0%25.0%
66.67%67.01,19412,23175.0%50.0%
33.33%66.357410,4030.0%100.0%
33.33%67.11,02215,0310.0%33.3%
80.00%57.11,16714,48150.0%100.0%
60.00%56.91,06214,583100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.61,40214,3070.0%100.0%
80.00%57.195611,93766.7%100.0%
20.00%57.01,23317,2570.0%20.0%
80.00%57.11,12715,057100.0%66.7%

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Smolder vs Ashe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Ashe in League of Legends?

Ashe wins the Smolder vs Ashe matchup with a 52.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 47.3%, a 5.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 482 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Ashe in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Ashe with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Smolder do against Ashe in the late game?

In the late game, Ashe takes over the Smolder vs Ashe matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Ashe scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Ashe matchup?

Ashe wins the matchup against Smolder with a 52.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.4 percentage point advantage means Ashe is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 482 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Ashe?

The best Smolder build against Ashe includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Smolder runes against Ashe?

The best Smolder runes against Ashe use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.3% win rate in the Smolder vs Ashe matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Ashe?

No, Smolder struggles against Ashe with only a 47.3% win rate. Ashe has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ashe's lead.

How do I play Smolder against Ashe?

When playing Smolder against Ashe, play cautiously and avoid Ashe's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ashe has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.