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

Smoldervs Illaoi

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Illaoi based on 9 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 Illaoi 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
Illaoi - 100.0% win rateIllaoi(100.0%)
Smolder - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
100.0% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Smolder matchup - 0.0% win rate
Illaoi
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Illaoi Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 9
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
7.9
CS / min
7.1
1,031
DMG / min
784
13,078
Gold / game
11,240
255
Heal / min
348
437
DMG Mitigated / min
1,498
0.4
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Smolder vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 0.0%, giving Smolder a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Illaoi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 1,154 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Illaoi, 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
7.9Smolder
7.1Illaoi
Smolder edges out Illaoi 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
1,031Smolder
784Illaoi
Smolder heavily out-damages Illaoi by 248 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Illaoi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,078Smolder
11,240Illaoi
Smolder generates a commanding 1,838 more gold per game than Illaoi. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Illaoi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.3Illaoi
Both Smolder and Illaoi 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
691Smolder
1,846Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,154 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi 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 Illaoi

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder100.0%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi0.0%
Late Game
Smolder
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder100.0%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi0.0%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Illaoi. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Illaoi. 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. Illaoi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Illaoi

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs IllaoiPresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs IllaoiLegend: Haste - best Smolder rune vs IllaoiCoup de Grace - best Smolder rune vs Illaoi
Sorcery rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Transcendence - best Smolder rune vs IllaoiGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Illaoi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Illaoi, 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 Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Illaoi matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Illaoi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Illaoi 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 Illaoi matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Illaoi?

The best Smolder build against Illaoi includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon with Ionian Boots of 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 Illaoi?

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

Does Smolder counter Illaoi?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 100.0% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Smolder against Illaoi?

When playing Smolder against Illaoi, 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.