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

Smoldervs Diana

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Diana based on 9 games. Diana wins the early laning phase while Smolder scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Diana 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
Diana - 55.6% win rateDiana(55.6%)
Smolder - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
55.6% WR
VS
Diana vs Smolder matchup - 44.4% win rate
Diana
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Diana Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Diana matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.3
CS / min
6.2
796
DMG / min
887
10,731
Gold / game
10,783
215
Heal / min
118
357
DMG Mitigated / min
937
0.3
CC / min
0.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Smolder vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Diana's 44.4%, giving Smolder a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 sustain, where Diana leads by 483 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Smolder
6.2Diana
Smolder and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
796Smolder
887Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Smolder by 91 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Smolder should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,731Smolder
10,783Diana
Smolder and Diana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 52 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Smolder
0.2Diana
Both Smolder and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
571Smolder
1,054Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 483 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Smolder Build Against Diana

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Diana 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder33.3%
Diana early game win rateDiana66.7%
Late Game
Smolder
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder100.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana0.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Diana 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Diana. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs DianaPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs DianaPresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs DianaLegend: Haste - best Smolder rune vs DianaCoup de Grace - best Smolder rune vs Diana
Sorcery rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs DianaSorcery
Transcendence - best Smolder rune vs DianaGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

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


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 Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Diana in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Diana matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Diana's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Smolder do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Diana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Diana matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Diana with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Diana?

The best Smolder build against Diana 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 Diana?

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

Does Smolder counter Diana?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 55.6% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Smolder against Diana?

When playing Smolder against Diana, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Diana. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.