Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.8%
Pick Rate
11.8%

Smoldervs Kled

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Kled is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Kled based on 8 games. Kled 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 Kled 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
Kled - 62.5% win rateKled(62.5%)
Smolder - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
62.5% WR
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Kled vs Smolder matchup - 37.5% win rate
Kled
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Kled Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Kled matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
1,112
DMG / min
1,001
12,848
Gold / game
15,014
225
Heal / min
372
532
DMG Mitigated / min
1,923
0.4
CC / min
0.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Smolder vs Kled Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Kled matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kled's 37.5%, giving Smolder a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kled controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kled 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 Kled leads by 1,539 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Kled and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kled 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 Kled Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Kled in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Kled, 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
6.6Smolder
6.5Kled
Smolder and Kled farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,112Smolder
1,001Kled
Smolder heavily out-damages Kled by 111 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kled 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
12,848Smolder
15,014Kled
Kled generates a commanding 2,166 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Kled 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
0.4Kled
Both Smolder and Kled 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
756Smolder
2,295Kled
Kled vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,539 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kled 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 Kled

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kled, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Kled are Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Smolder an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Kled. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Kled matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kled
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder33.3%
Kled early game win rateKled66.7%
Late Game
Smolder
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder80.0%
Kled late game win rateKled20.0%

Kled 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 Kled 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Kled. 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: Kled 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 Kled

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs KledSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs KledNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs KledCelerity - best Smolder rune vs KledGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Kled
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs KledInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs KledJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Kled
100.0% WR

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


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.61%2,4186.894913,30650.8%53.9%
52.95%2,1026.997813,67548.5%55.9%
52.54%1,8316.796913,45649.3%54.5%
57.59%1,7386.896413,44253.5%60.4%
53.22%1,7087.098713,54251.4%54.5%
56.52%1,1507.01,02613,78254.0%58.1%
55.74%8887.01,00913,85754.5%56.6%
57.79%8606.91,03913,93456.4%58.7%
51.34%8206.889913,24054.0%49.4%
51.74%6886.799013,45749.3%53.6%
52.40%6246.794213,35850.0%54.0%
54.81%6136.997213,33447.5%60.1%
55.42%5726.894813,14154.6%56.1%
50.10%5216.81,00613,40351.4%49.2%
57.14%5187.098113,55857.7%56.8%
43.51%4166.91,00713,83238.8%46.2%
53.33%3906.991613,29546.9%57.8%
56.68%3747.199813,82956.5%56.8%
52.69%3737.11,02813,82646.0%57.1%
54.95%3337.096813,22051.1%57.4%
56.84%2857.01,02313,47957.0%56.7%
50.58%2596.991613,13549.1%51.6%
51.39%2516.91,03613,89341.4%57.9%
49.13%2306.992013,44145.6%51.4%
51.54%2277.31,00613,73942.2%57.7%
57.92%2027.199413,61248.8%64.4%
46.75%1696.685513,03446.1%47.1%
56.86%1537.41,00813,60258.9%55.7%
51.32%1527.11,04413,85859.4%45.5%
53.38%1486.987612,93845.5%58.1%
53.28%1376.81,04713,70037.0%63.9%
52.27%1326.990113,41245.1%56.8%
53.60%1256.789513,03448.0%57.3%
61.16%1217.01,00013,93565.3%58.3%
51.92%1047.21,04313,57261.5%46.1%
37.78%906.982812,23823.5%46.4%
57.47%876.81,02213,90553.1%60.0%
48.78%826.41,22313,43241.2%54.2%
68.83%776.983812,59366.7%71.4%
46.48%717.11,08415,00453.9%42.2%
57.14%707.21,12212,99258.1%56.4%
40.91%667.31,00312,93246.7%36.1%
37.10%626.81,01111,69433.3%39.5%
53.70%546.790913,36745.0%58.8%
51.92%527.096012,88945.5%56.7%
45.10%517.097912,06840.9%48.3%
47.62%427.284712,53643.8%50.0%
51.22%416.887612,37050.0%51.9%
60.98%417.31,04012,54152.6%68.2%
63.41%416.91,32514,31456.3%68.0%
23.68%387.382312,09616.7%30.0%
59.46%376.788311,88642.9%69.6%
59.46%377.41,04114,53775.0%52.0%
43.24%376.696311,66933.3%56.3%
44.44%366.895113,43550.0%40.9%
51.43%356.793411,48060.0%40.0%
54.55%336.81,05713,65038.5%65.0%
62.50%327.41,09413,73254.5%66.7%
64.52%317.189413,08558.3%68.4%
50.00%306.990410,32743.8%57.1%
50.00%307.280211,11750.0%50.0%
50.00%287.31,03314,59883.3%40.9%
50.00%265.81,05111,89641.7%57.1%
42.31%267.294411,80536.4%46.7%
56.00%256.997411,18646.1%66.7%
48.00%256.692511,90536.4%57.1%
56.00%257.51,10513,14180.0%40.0%
54.17%247.286711,27963.6%46.1%
58.33%247.41,14713,76155.6%60.0%
70.83%247.01,03913,09475.0%66.7%
54.17%246.81,22214,48650.0%56.3%
69.57%237.41,51412,85770.0%69.2%
56.52%237.493912,75054.5%58.3%
47.83%237.11,05314,24727.3%66.7%
50.00%227.31,06813,96150.0%50.0%
68.18%227.61,21014,57271.4%66.7%
50.00%226.393812,35422.2%69.2%
30.00%206.993611,41730.0%30.0%
40.00%207.089811,53922.2%54.5%
52.63%196.897712,31850.0%54.5%
47.37%197.11,24812,58733.3%53.9%
26.32%196.998910,50828.6%25.0%
36.84%197.11,11214,07450.0%33.3%
44.44%187.21,19215,57542.9%45.5%
44.44%187.71,04812,95025.0%50.0%
44.44%187.588311,41214.3%63.6%
70.59%177.094913,00666.7%72.7%
52.94%176.71,16913,85480.0%41.7%
35.29%176.576111,28728.6%40.0%
47.06%176.985811,21950.0%42.9%
75.00%166.21,23812,92533.3%100.0%
37.50%167.095613,74320.0%45.5%
37.50%166.31,03911,83325.0%50.0%
46.67%156.898012,06237.5%57.1%
42.86%147.197112,31333.3%50.0%
42.86%146.484412,05750.0%37.5%
38.46%136.487210,11428.6%50.0%
38.46%137.090412,98025.0%44.4%
61.54%137.492114,29150.0%66.7%
41.67%126.277712,38833.3%44.4%
50.00%126.995710,27850.0%50.0%
45.45%117.085711,79560.0%33.3%
60.00%107.31,09915,26050.0%62.5%
60.00%107.61,09613,52166.7%57.1%
40.00%106.484411,681100.0%14.3%
55.56%97.581414,8340.0%62.5%
66.67%97.01,12811,24840.0%100.0%
37.50%87.71,05512,37333.3%40.0%
50.00%87.21,30813,99250.0%50.0%
50.00%86.896712,67860.0%33.3%
50.00%87.21,07713,23450.0%50.0%
50.00%86.799714,46650.0%50.0%
62.50%86.61,11212,84833.3%80.0%
85.71%77.577412,079100.0%50.0%
42.86%76.81,08315,85250.0%40.0%
42.86%77.176811,06050.0%33.3%
57.14%75.895012,61950.0%60.0%
83.33%65.579610,61050.0%100.0%
66.67%65.77939,88450.0%75.0%
50.00%66.575612,986100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.777511,135100.0%66.7%
33.33%65.785513,97850.0%25.0%
50.00%66.993611,29466.7%33.3%
33.33%66.298311,52250.0%0.0%
50.00%67.31,17514,00533.3%66.7%
60.00%55.81,28914,0180.0%75.0%
40.00%56.788912,3000.0%66.7%

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Smolder vs Kled - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Kled in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Kled matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kled's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Smolder do against Kled in the early game?

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

How does Smolder do against Kled in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Kled matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Kled matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Kled with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Kled?

The best Smolder build against Kled includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Kled?

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

Does Smolder counter Kled?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Kled with a 62.5% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Kled in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Smolder against Kled?

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