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

Smoldervs Aurora

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

Smolder vs Aurora is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Smolder wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aurora based on 10 games. Smolder holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Aurora 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
60.0% WR
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Aurora vs Smolder matchup - 40.0% win rate
Aurora
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Aurora Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Aurora matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.8
888
DMG / min
947
10,006
Gold / game
10,614
216
Heal / min
191
347
DMG Mitigated / min
401
0.3
CC / min
0.3
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Smolder vs Aurora Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Aurora matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aurora's 40.0%, giving Smolder a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aurora players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Smolder leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Aurora and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurora away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Smolder vs Aurora Laning Phase Breakdown

Aurora wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

Aurora is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aurora holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Smolder
6.8Aurora
Smolder and Aurora 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
888Smolder
947Aurora
Aurora deals 59 more champion damage per minute than Smolder. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Smolder choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aurora's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,006Smolder
10,614Aurora
Aurora earns 608 more gold per game than Smolder, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aurora slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Smolder
0.3Aurora
Both Smolder and Aurora provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
563Smolder
592Aurora
Smolder and Aurora have comparable sustain profiles, with only 29 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 Aurora

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Aurora, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Aurora 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 Aurora. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Aurora matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder57.1%
Aurora early game win rateAurora42.9%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%
Aurora late game win rateAurora33.3%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Aurora. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aurora. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Smolder holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aurora players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Aurora

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs AuroraSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs AuroraManaflow Band - best Smolder rune vs AuroraTranscendence - best Smolder rune vs AuroraGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Aurora
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs AuroraInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs AuroraJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Aurora
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Aurora, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Aurora - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Aurora in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Aurora matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aurora's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Smolder do against Aurora in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Aurora with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Aurora in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Aurora matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Aurora matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Aurora with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Aurora?

The best Smolder build against Aurora includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Aurora?

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

Does Smolder counter Aurora?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Aurora with a 60.0% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Aurora in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Smolder against Aurora?

When playing Smolder against Aurora, 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.