Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Smoldervs Aurelion Sol

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aurelion Sol wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.5%) over Smolder based on 42 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while Aurelion Sol scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

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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.

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Smolder - 45.2% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
45.2% WR
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Aurelion Sol vs Smolder matchup - 54.8% win rate
Aurelion Sol
54.8% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 42
45.2%
Win Rate
54.8%
7.2
CS / min
6.7
1,044
DMG / min
995
13,930
Gold / game
13,911
184
Heal / min
131
382
DMG Mitigated / min
394
0.4
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Smolder vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Smolder's 45.2%, giving Aurelion Sol a 9.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Aurelion Sol outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Aurelion Sol reaches their power spikes, while Aurelion Sol should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aurelion Sol leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol has a strong advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aurelion Sol 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.

Smolder vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, 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
7.2Smolder
6.7Aurelion Sol
Smolder edges out Aurelion Sol by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
1,044Smolder
995Aurelion Sol
Smolder deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Aurelion Sol. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aurelion Sol choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Smolder's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,930Smolder
13,911Aurelion Sol
Smolder and Aurelion Sol generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 19 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
0.8Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Smolder, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aurelion Sol coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
566Smolder
525Aurelion Sol
Smolder and Aurelion Sol have comparable sustain profiles, with only 41 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 Smolder Build Against Aurelion Sol

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Aurelion Sol are Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Smolder 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 Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol50.0%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder42.9%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol57.1%

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

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but Aurelion Sol 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 Smolder Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion SolNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion SolCelerity - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion SolGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion Sol
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion SolJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion Sol
50.0% WR

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


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.14%1,0636.892013,33746.8%52.2%
52.72%8086.792613,30347.1%56.6%
51.63%8006.691913,14050.3%52.5%
51.07%7936.992813,09550.1%51.8%
53.04%7906.789613,04346.7%57.4%
58.46%4676.997113,27749.7%63.7%
54.19%4066.997513,55443.8%61.1%
52.15%3726.997613,23353.2%51.4%
44.22%3466.686113,19041.2%46.2%
49.54%3256.894213,24046.7%51.6%
43.28%3056.998813,29638.5%46.5%
52.51%2996.795713,38947.5%55.8%
54.01%2876.795213,59050.0%56.9%
58.95%2856.998813,72257.3%60.1%
50.41%2426.994913,27740.6%58.1%
48.28%2326.995213,31848.5%48.1%
55.45%2026.899113,88243.0%63.4%
50.00%1726.992713,56145.1%53.5%
52.41%1667.395213,48152.0%52.8%
53.55%1557.092513,44138.6%62.2%
52.38%1476.91,05414,27043.4%57.5%
51.72%1167.51,03313,70463.8%43.5%
48.18%1106.699413,96630.0%58.6%
53.85%1046.787613,11041.2%60.0%
44.00%1006.889713,55231.4%50.8%
48.35%916.680812,82131.4%58.9%
46.34%826.71,08613,57337.0%50.9%
54.55%776.593113,94440.0%61.5%
51.35%746.882412,87932.0%61.2%
52.94%687.192012,73147.1%58.8%
58.21%677.099413,22250.0%65.7%
45.76%596.796313,45657.9%40.0%
56.14%577.31,05214,70136.8%65.8%
44.19%437.092113,33737.5%48.1%
45.24%427.21,04413,93050.0%42.9%
50.00%426.994513,16733.3%66.7%
48.72%397.01,17613,73042.9%52.0%
51.52%337.389911,85553.3%50.0%
34.38%326.989112,03129.4%40.0%
30.00%307.081311,47727.8%33.3%
62.96%277.386213,67157.1%65.0%
50.00%246.71,00013,57950.0%50.0%
52.17%236.789712,98855.6%50.0%
52.17%237.41,15612,96154.5%50.0%
59.09%226.497913,88642.9%66.7%
47.62%217.587513,70125.0%61.5%
47.37%196.51,06813,14428.6%58.3%
47.06%176.595812,19042.9%50.0%
35.29%177.198713,7430.0%46.1%
41.18%177.392212,00937.5%44.4%
41.18%176.81,04512,86440.0%41.7%
52.94%176.178911,96142.9%60.0%
56.25%166.01,25312,59050.0%60.0%
56.25%167.076011,64544.4%71.4%
56.25%167.01,32415,51650.0%58.3%
75.00%167.11,01614,08583.3%70.0%
40.00%156.386010,18428.6%50.0%
64.29%147.01,11314,21940.0%77.8%
71.43%147.21,40713,64350.0%80.0%
35.71%146.81,02610,58444.4%20.0%
28.57%146.985512,4360.0%50.0%
38.46%136.598213,35416.7%57.1%
53.85%136.596013,44366.7%50.0%
53.85%136.785512,72280.0%37.5%
53.85%136.999512,50642.9%66.7%
38.46%136.71,10012,4620.0%45.5%
27.27%116.995412,10425.0%28.6%
54.55%117.176611,43637.5%100.0%
18.18%116.65969,20716.7%20.0%
45.45%116.674512,14442.9%50.0%
80.00%107.11,06112,83775.0%83.3%
40.00%107.21,04714,46325.0%50.0%
60.00%106.71,18314,65433.3%71.4%
60.00%106.788810,00657.1%66.7%
50.00%107.01,22516,291100.0%37.5%
60.00%106.999314,336100.0%50.0%
55.56%97.194112,26460.0%50.0%
44.44%96.61,00811,04840.0%50.0%
66.67%96.81,08510,49360.0%75.0%
87.50%86.579313,693100.0%83.3%
50.00%86.05767,79860.0%33.3%
12.50%87.463210,31120.0%0.0%
50.00%86.275812,02150.0%50.0%
62.50%88.01,07614,75775.0%50.0%
37.50%87.31,20214,1310.0%50.0%
42.86%77.078811,09033.3%50.0%
42.86%76.392511,98250.0%40.0%
57.14%76.59538,33350.0%66.7%
42.86%75.71,0988,97260.0%0.0%
66.67%66.593911,09433.3%100.0%
33.33%68.083412,04833.3%33.3%
50.00%66.175814,7840.0%60.0%
50.00%66.393711,42933.3%66.7%
50.00%67.073910,87350.0%50.0%
50.00%67.11,20312,44633.3%66.7%
60.00%57.01,0159,37833.3%100.0%
60.00%56.71,22013,04050.0%66.7%
40.00%57.374211,42450.0%0.0%
20.00%55.276511,06333.3%0.0%
40.00%56.377412,8620.0%50.0%
60.00%57.391114,8880.0%60.0%
40.00%56.41,01213,72550.0%33.3%
20.00%57.398014,209100.0%0.0%

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Smolder vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Aurelion Sol wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Smolder's 45.2%, a 9.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Smolder do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Aurelion Sol takes over the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Smolder with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.5 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Smolder build against Aurelion Sol includes Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Smolder runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Smolder runes against Aurelion Sol use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Smolder struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 45.2% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Smolder against Aurelion Sol?

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