Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Smoldervs Aurelion Sol

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Aurelion Sol is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Smolder wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Aurelion Sol based on 10 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
50.0% WR
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Aurelion Sol vs Smolder matchup - 50.0% win rate
Aurelion Sol
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.0
CS / min
7.5
907
DMG / min
921
11,843
Gold / game
11,514
202
Heal / min
128
406
DMG Mitigated / min
378
0.4
CC / min
0.7
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Smolder vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 50.0%, giving Smolder a 0.0 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Aurelion Sol's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

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

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

Farming
7.0Smolder
7.5Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol edges out Smolder by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aurelion Sol.
Damage
907Smolder
921Aurelion Sol
Damage output is virtually even between Smolder and Aurelion Sol, with only 14 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,843Smolder
11,514Aurelion Sol
Smolder earns 329 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol, 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
0.4Smolder
0.7Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol provides 0.3 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
608Smolder
506Aurelion Sol
Smolder heals and mitigates 103 more damage per minute than Aurelion Sol, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Smolder to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aurelion Sol.

Best Smolder Build Against Aurelion Sol

Chainlaced Crushers 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, Spear of Shojin and Rapid Firecannon. This combination gives Smolder an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aurelion Sol. 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
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder60.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol40.0%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder40.0%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol60.0%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Aurelion Sol. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, 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 Aurelion Sol reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aurelion Sol 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 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
Jack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion SolMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Aurelion Sol
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Smolder maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Aurelion Sol.


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.65%2886.897913,46949.5%49.7%
39.43%2796.587511,84643.1%36.8%
53.59%2096.589712,47548.0%56.6%
52.98%1686.91,02113,39352.2%53.5%
51.70%1476.692312,59346.4%55.0%
55.20%1256.999613,39739.1%64.6%
47.32%1127.098513,71346.5%47.8%
46.79%1096.793812,44740.4%51.6%
53.77%1066.81,01212,43355.6%52.5%
46.53%1016.386212,36250.0%44.3%
51.00%1006.91,00413,36854.3%49.2%
55.56%816.688612,16659.4%53.1%
45.71%706.898012,31148.6%42.9%
40.30%676.81,01414,25838.9%40.8%
50.00%667.493413,15747.8%51.2%
62.30%616.71,00013,44660.0%63.4%
62.50%566.393912,25860.0%63.9%
50.00%547.01,02815,10136.4%53.5%
56.52%466.686613,07637.5%66.7%
61.36%446.687311,59337.5%75.0%
55.00%406.991812,85638.5%63.0%
37.14%356.788411,44921.4%47.6%
44.12%346.996013,15445.5%43.5%
50.00%346.71,07013,17357.1%45.0%
37.50%327.11,12911,52040.0%35.3%
48.28%296.989313,75944.4%50.0%
67.86%286.71,16913,39572.7%64.7%
65.38%267.191613,54755.6%70.6%
52.00%256.782412,77555.6%50.0%
41.67%246.91,05915,67116.7%50.0%
54.17%247.091513,33750.0%55.6%
55.00%207.51,07812,51770.0%40.0%
17.65%176.978510,78016.7%18.2%
56.25%167.095213,49416.7%80.0%
75.00%166.51,15512,06685.7%66.7%
40.00%156.973812,44540.0%40.0%
26.67%156.61,04411,9290.0%44.4%
41.67%124.75276,59644.4%33.3%
58.33%127.21,32118,7930.0%63.6%
27.27%116.987712,16533.3%25.0%
40.00%106.91,01613,78350.0%33.3%
70.00%106.01,21111,78875.0%66.7%
50.00%107.090711,84360.0%40.0%
55.56%96.06618,91560.0%50.0%
33.33%96.798612,4550.0%42.9%
66.67%96.994912,13760.0%75.0%
100.00%86.897912,095100.0%100.0%
25.00%86.791912,9240.0%33.3%
50.00%87.01,23112,95166.7%40.0%
50.00%86.996713,4390.0%80.0%
75.00%86.41,03111,28075.0%75.0%
50.00%86.51,08712,781100.0%42.9%
62.50%86.579411,40775.0%50.0%
57.14%76.494310,68960.0%50.0%
57.14%78.392511,51533.3%75.0%
71.43%77.01,04812,59350.0%80.0%
28.57%76.181210,92366.7%0.0%
16.67%66.685912,4460.0%16.7%
0.00%67.61,10915,1130.0%0.0%
66.67%67.21,05713,839100.0%60.0%
0.00%66.293512,3810.0%0.0%
50.00%66.071912,5600.0%50.0%
16.67%67.31,08814,8150.0%25.0%
66.67%66.51,1969,24250.0%100.0%
66.67%67.397712,730100.0%50.0%
0.00%56.11,13712,5920.0%0.0%
20.00%56.290713,6010.0%33.3%
40.00%57.89009,57450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.599010,64233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.779712,5560.0%75.0%
0.00%56.31,02913,2490.0%0.0%
80.00%57.81,26517,09650.0%100.0%

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Smolder vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Smolder build against Aurelion Sol includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 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 100.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Aurelion Sol?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 50.0% win rate. Smolder slightly edges out Aurelion Sol in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Smolder against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Smolder against Aurelion Sol, 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.