Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Smoldervs Fizz

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Fizz is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Fizz wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Smolder based on 9 games. Fizz 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 Fizz 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
Fizz - 33.3% win rateFizz(33.3%)
Smolder - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
33.3% WR
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Fizz vs Smolder matchup - 66.7% win rate
Fizz
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Fizz Matchup?

Fizz wins the Smolder vs Fizz matchup
Winner
Fizz
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.1
CS / min
6.3
935
DMG / min
981
12,141
Gold / game
13,510
190
Heal / min
137
448
DMG Mitigated / min
520
0.3
CC / min
0.5
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Smolder vs Fizz Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Fizz matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Fizz wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 33.3%, giving Fizz a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fizz controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fizz 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 Fizz leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fizz has a strong advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Fizz overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Smolder vs Fizz Laning Phase Breakdown

Fizz wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Smolder
6.3Fizz
Smolder edges out Fizz by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
935Smolder
981Fizz
Fizz deals 46 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 Fizz's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,141Smolder
13,510Fizz
Fizz generates a commanding 1,368 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Fizz 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
0.3Smolder
0.5Fizz
Both Smolder and Fizz 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
638Smolder
657Fizz
Smolder and Fizz have comparable sustain profiles, with only 19 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 Fizz

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Fizz, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Fizz are Essence Reaver, Maw of Malmortius and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Smolder an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Fizz matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fizz
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder20.0%
Fizz early game win rateFizz80.0%
Late Game
Smolder
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder50.0%
Fizz late game win rateFizz50.0%

Fizz dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Fizz can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Smolder at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Fizz. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Fizz has the edge early, but Smolder gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Smolder Runes Against Fizz

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs FizzPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs FizzPresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs FizzLegend: Haste - best Smolder rune vs FizzCoup de Grace - best Smolder rune vs Fizz
Sorcery rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs FizzSorcery
Transcendence - best Smolder rune vs FizzGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Fizz
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Smolder the best tools to compete against Fizz in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.53%8497.098413,84449.4%51.3%
49.45%6417.11,01113,72148.8%50.0%
49.45%6336.799914,16553.2%47.2%
47.18%4967.098013,78248.9%45.8%
51.44%3837.11,04614,08745.7%55.7%
48.53%3406.997713,58647.3%49.5%
52.40%3137.01,02013,70545.2%57.9%
44.21%2856.792813,53951.3%39.5%
49.24%2627.199013,43747.5%50.7%
51.98%2527.01,07914,72246.3%56.3%
50.42%2407.21,02513,98757.3%44.6%
51.03%1947.11,00713,87454.8%48.2%
54.50%1896.996713,68458.4%51.8%
48.65%1856.91,00513,67944.4%51.9%
49.70%1677.295113,80350.0%49.5%
50.63%1586.894213,26252.9%48.9%
48.99%1496.899913,94556.7%42.7%
49.23%1307.799513,57350.9%47.9%
46.15%1046.81,08313,28234.0%58.8%
50.98%1026.997313,70745.7%53.7%
49.02%1027.31,14314,91056.4%44.4%
49.00%1007.395712,73649.1%48.9%
40.86%936.991313,07031.3%51.1%
48.89%906.993513,56634.3%58.2%
58.44%777.21,08714,10054.5%61.4%
53.85%657.41,16214,52255.6%52.6%
59.38%647.11,07115,67355.6%60.9%
50.00%586.91,10315,09365.2%40.0%
51.02%497.01,04614,47852.9%50.0%
41.30%466.880413,33740.0%42.3%
39.53%436.483111,00626.1%55.0%
41.94%317.499113,36040.0%42.9%
60.00%307.389713,32353.3%66.7%
62.96%276.91,12515,46150.0%68.4%
56.00%257.71,02612,57253.9%58.3%
39.13%236.91,15613,44157.1%31.3%
31.82%226.880811,84744.4%23.1%
50.00%206.894413,96728.6%61.5%
50.00%206.985514,15055.6%45.5%
52.63%197.285113,52662.5%45.5%
21.05%196.882213,00225.0%20.0%
58.82%176.892011,70640.0%85.7%
35.29%176.695412,40633.3%37.5%
58.82%177.21,04413,05150.0%66.7%
52.94%177.293811,12040.0%71.4%
50.00%166.586813,60025.0%58.3%
56.25%167.51,11814,48740.0%63.6%
60.00%157.087812,65750.0%71.4%
53.33%157.71,18913,46050.0%57.1%
53.33%156.986914,15750.0%54.5%
50.00%147.697314,21657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.499713,95533.3%62.5%
50.00%147.393012,03733.3%62.5%
46.15%136.392413,9680.0%66.7%
53.85%137.082812,96075.0%44.4%
38.46%136.71,34415,4970.0%45.5%
58.33%127.496913,44920.0%85.7%
66.67%127.093513,79766.7%66.7%
66.67%127.181714,07566.7%66.7%
41.67%127.799215,17333.3%44.4%
25.00%126.193012,3750.0%37.5%
18.18%117.193812,6390.0%33.3%
27.27%117.277212,91633.3%20.0%
45.45%118.11,19615,25466.7%37.5%
63.64%117.41,34414,67366.7%62.5%
36.36%117.81,07613,8010.0%50.0%
40.00%106.487111,56325.0%50.0%
50.00%107.21,00813,94250.0%50.0%
50.00%107.079011,79733.3%75.0%
40.00%106.69598,92242.9%33.3%
50.00%105.41,07514,3410.0%55.6%
77.78%96.81,23614,62075.0%80.0%
55.56%97.21,09413,64933.3%66.7%
33.33%97.193512,14120.0%50.0%
11.11%97.082712,3040.0%20.0%
66.67%97.21,68218,903100.0%57.1%
55.56%96.869312,11180.0%25.0%
62.50%87.11,45616,3740.0%71.4%
37.50%86.896314,637100.0%28.6%
62.50%87.31,27914,17633.3%80.0%
28.57%77.51,25015,73920.0%50.0%
71.43%76.893512,93566.7%75.0%
42.86%76.85769,76160.0%0.0%
57.14%76.692313,17250.0%60.0%
28.57%76.993912,7000.0%50.0%
57.14%77.31,38410,40460.0%50.0%
33.33%65.21,16813,33650.0%0.0%
50.00%67.01,39714,6760.0%60.0%
33.33%66.01,25814,44850.0%25.0%
33.33%66.81,04612,67050.0%25.0%
50.00%67.71,22114,8160.0%75.0%
66.67%66.56049,71950.0%100.0%
16.67%66.073611,6300.0%16.7%
20.00%56.384811,9860.0%25.0%
40.00%56.781714,5190.0%66.7%
60.00%57.481413,33750.0%66.7%
40.00%56.97509,83950.0%0.0%
80.00%57.098916,027100.0%75.0%
40.00%57.01,04812,59725.0%100.0%
40.00%57.01,16614,96750.0%33.3%
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Smolder vs Fizz - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Fizz in League of Legends?

Fizz wins the Smolder vs Fizz matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Smolder do against Fizz in the early game?

In the early game, Fizz has the advantage against Smolder with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Fizz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Smolder do against Fizz in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Fizz matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Fizz matchup?

Fizz wins the matchup against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Fizz is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Fizz?

The best Smolder build against Fizz includes Essence Reaver, Maw of Malmortius, Infinity Edge with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Smolder runes against Fizz?

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

Does Smolder counter Fizz?

No, Smolder struggles against Fizz with only a 33.3% win rate. Fizz has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fizz's lead.

How do I play Smolder against Fizz?

When playing Smolder against Fizz, play cautiously and avoid Fizz's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Fizz in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.