Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
6.5%

Smoldervs Draven

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Draven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Smolder wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.0%) over Draven based on 287 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 Draven matchup.

MetaBot Desktop
Live In-Game Overlays
Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord

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
Smolder - 54.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
54.0% WR
VS
Draven vs Smolder matchup - 46.0% win rate
Draven
46.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Draven Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Draven matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 287
54.0%
Win Rate
46.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.7
952
DMG / min
942
13,590
Gold / game
14,847
191
Heal / min
245
404
DMG Mitigated / min
577
0.4
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
56.9%
Late Game WR
43.1%

Smolder vs Draven Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Draven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 287 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Draven's 46.0%, giving Smolder a 8.0 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Draven players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Draven leads by 228 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Draven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Draven 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 Draven Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Draven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Smolder
6.7Draven
Smolder and Draven 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
952Smolder
942Draven
Damage output is virtually even between Smolder and Draven, with only 10 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
13,590Smolder
14,847Draven
Draven generates a commanding 1,256 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Smolder should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.3Draven
Both Smolder and Draven 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
594Smolder
822Draven
Draven vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 228 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Draven early game win rateDraven50.0%
Late Game
Smolder
56.9%
+13.8% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder56.9%
Draven late game win rateDraven43.1%

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

Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.9% win rate — 13.8 points above Draven. 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. Draven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Draven

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs DravenSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs DravenNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs DravenCelerity - best Smolder rune vs DravenGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Draven
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs DravenInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Smolder rune vs DravenMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Draven
57.1% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Draven, 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%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Smolder vs Draven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Draven in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Draven matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Draven's 46.0%, a 8.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 287 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Smolder do against Draven in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Draven 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 Draven in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Draven matchup with a 56.9% win rate compared to 43.1%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Draven matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Draven with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 287 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Draven?

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

What are the best Smolder runes against Draven?

The best Smolder runes against Draven use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Smolder vs Draven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Draven?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Draven with a 54.0% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Draven in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Smolder against Draven?

When playing Smolder against Draven, 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.