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

Smoldervs Ezreal

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Ezreal is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Smolder wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.4%) over Ezreal based on 125 games. Ezreal 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 Ezreal 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 - 55.2% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
55.2% WR
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Ezreal vs Smolder matchup - 44.8% win rate
Ezreal
44.8% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Ezreal Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Ezreal matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 125
55.2%
Win Rate
44.8%
6.9
CS / min
6.6
996
DMG / min
982
13,397
Gold / game
12,883
187
Heal / min
234
431
DMG Mitigated / min
468
0.4
CC / min
0.1
39.1%
Early Game WR
60.9%
64.6%
Late Game WR
35.4%

Smolder vs Ezreal Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Ezreal matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 125 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Ezreal's 44.8%, giving Smolder a 10.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ezreal controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ezreal 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 crowd control, where Smolder leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Ezreal and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ezreal 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 Ezreal Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Ezreal in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Smolder
6.6Ezreal
Smolder and Ezreal farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
996Smolder
982Ezreal
Damage output is virtually even between Smolder and Ezreal, 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
13,397Smolder
12,883Ezreal
Smolder earns 514 more gold per game than Ezreal, 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
0.1Ezreal
Smolder provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ezreal, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Smolder coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
618Smolder
702Ezreal
Ezreal heals and mitigates 84 more damage per minute than Smolder, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ezreal to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Smolder.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ezreal
60.9%
+21.7% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder39.1%
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal60.9%
Late Game
Smolder
64.6%
+29.1% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder64.6%
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal35.4%

Ezreal dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.9% win rate — a 21.7 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Ezreal 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 64.6% win rate — 29.1 points above Ezreal. 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: Ezreal 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 Ezreal

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs EzrealSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs EzrealNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs EzrealCelerity - best Smolder rune vs EzrealGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Ezreal
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs EzrealInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs EzrealMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Ezreal
60.0% WR

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


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 Ezreal - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Ezreal in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Ezreal matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Ezreal's 44.8%, a 10.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 125 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Smolder do against Ezreal in the early game?

In the early game, Ezreal has the advantage against Smolder with a 60.9% win rate versus 39.1%. Ezreal players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Smolder do against Ezreal in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Ezreal matchup with a 64.6% win rate compared to 35.4%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Ezreal matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 10.4 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 125 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Ezreal?

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

What are the best Smolder runes against Ezreal?

The best Smolder runes against Ezreal use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Ezreal matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Ezreal?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Ezreal with a 55.2% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Ezreal in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Smolder against Ezreal?

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