Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.7%
Pick Rate
12.3%

Smoldervs Olaf

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Olaf is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Olaf based on 6 games. Olaf 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 Olaf 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.

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Olaf - 50.0% win rateOlaf(50.0%)
Smolder - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
50.0% WR
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Olaf vs Smolder matchup - 50.0% win rate
Olaf
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Olaf Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.3
1,175
DMG / min
892
14,005
Gold / game
13,924
205
Heal / min
628
499
DMG Mitigated / min
1,392
0.4
CC / min
0.5
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Smolder vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Olaf matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 50.0%, giving Smolder a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Olaf controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Olaf 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 Olaf leads by 1,317 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Olaf's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Smolder vs Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Olaf in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Smolder
6.3Olaf
Smolder significantly out-farms Olaf by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Olaf players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,175Smolder
892Olaf
Smolder heavily out-damages Olaf by 283 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Olaf 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
14,005Smolder
13,924Olaf
Smolder and Olaf generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 81 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.5Olaf
Both Smolder and Olaf 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
703Smolder
2,020Olaf
Olaf vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,317 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf 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 Olaf

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder33.3%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf66.7%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf33.3%

Olaf 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 Olaf 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Olaf. 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: Olaf 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 Olaf

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs OlafSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs OlafManaflow Band - best Smolder rune vs OlafTranscendence - best Smolder rune vs OlafScorch - best Smolder rune vs Olaf
Precision rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs OlafPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Smolder rune vs OlafAbsorb Life - best Smolder rune vs Olaf
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Smolder maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Olaf.


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
53.52%1,9306.895413,18652.4%54.3%
53.17%1,6876.998013,74748.0%56.5%
52.86%1,4666.896813,40951.3%53.8%
57.31%1,3896.996213,44953.6%59.8%
52.96%1,3847.098813,48352.0%53.6%
57.28%9417.01,02813,72954.7%58.9%
56.55%7257.01,01314,01454.0%58.2%
56.86%7076.91,03513,92856.2%57.3%
51.13%6656.889113,10753.1%49.6%
51.27%5506.798713,42148.3%53.5%
53.24%4796.793313,31052.1%54.0%
55.44%4786.997513,46248.5%60.2%
54.83%4456.896213,15156.6%53.2%
50.35%4236.91,02213,53952.1%49.2%
55.31%4056.997613,33055.0%55.6%
45.27%3386.91,01413,71141.7%47.3%
53.27%3216.890913,10445.1%59.0%
52.77%3087.21,01813,74744.5%58.0%
56.27%2957.199213,96359.5%54.4%
56.13%2697.098213,37454.7%57.1%
57.87%2356.91,01513,35756.5%58.7%
51.20%2096.991913,17748.8%52.8%
50.00%2026.91,03913,82939.1%58.3%
54.01%1877.31,02713,96247.3%58.4%
51.40%1797.093513,69247.8%53.6%
59.04%1667.197213,10250.0%66.3%
48.92%1396.786312,98647.3%50.0%
57.81%1287.51,02013,79358.7%57.3%
54.55%1217.088312,97448.8%57.7%
50.41%1217.21,04513,82059.6%43.5%
52.73%1106.989613,58442.9%58.8%
51.40%1076.81,03913,93335.0%61.2%
61.62%997.01,02614,10561.5%61.7%
51.52%996.788112,82050.0%52.6%
55.56%817.31,08913,63565.6%49.0%
56.00%756.81,01513,44053.3%57.8%
33.78%746.984212,42322.2%40.4%
47.83%696.51,23813,38843.8%51.4%
68.25%636.984812,92566.7%70.0%
56.45%627.21,12913,05755.6%57.1%
48.33%607.01,05114,58850.0%47.2%
40.00%506.81,02411,42935.0%43.3%
38.78%497.21,01412,86740.9%37.0%
54.76%426.995212,94652.9%56.0%
50.00%426.690313,63435.7%57.1%
37.50%407.098912,30941.2%34.8%
58.82%347.21,04013,32042.9%70.0%
60.61%337.41,02914,60980.0%52.2%
60.61%336.81,38814,79940.0%69.6%
42.42%336.794911,54631.6%57.1%
59.38%326.786111,78941.7%70.0%
21.88%327.481112,38721.4%22.2%
43.75%326.796313,41846.1%42.1%
50.00%326.888812,07450.0%50.0%
53.33%307.387711,95653.9%52.9%
44.83%296.690111,51056.3%30.8%
60.00%256.81,06513,78144.4%68.8%
64.00%257.188613,10450.0%73.3%
62.50%247.51,13913,86962.5%62.5%
54.17%247.180310,15446.7%66.7%
50.00%246.88939,98442.9%60.0%
50.00%227.41,11113,74071.4%40.0%
50.00%227.393411,47440.0%58.3%
52.38%217.41,01714,56983.3%40.0%
55.00%205.91,13213,06357.1%53.9%
55.00%207.099011,44740.0%70.0%
55.00%207.389211,65455.6%54.5%
60.00%207.41,10713,38150.0%66.7%
55.00%206.61,14913,83166.7%50.0%
52.63%196.790011,36444.4%60.0%
63.16%197.61,14514,78066.7%61.5%
66.67%187.31,54612,37275.0%60.0%
50.00%187.495012,91950.0%50.0%
55.56%187.41,07614,37842.9%63.6%
72.22%186.996712,07080.0%62.5%
41.18%177.11,04113,64750.0%38.5%
52.94%176.397412,75228.6%70.0%
50.00%166.794312,03942.9%55.6%
43.75%167.11,28112,38533.3%50.0%
37.50%167.21,04914,22666.7%30.8%
73.33%157.289312,76366.7%77.8%
53.33%157.81,08314,24550.0%53.9%
46.67%156.895211,68616.7%66.7%
21.43%146.998413,39820.0%22.2%
42.86%147.197112,31333.3%50.0%
50.00%147.786910,32114.3%85.7%
28.57%147.21,07510,33433.3%25.0%
53.85%136.780610,12855.6%50.0%
46.15%136.31,08212,51533.3%57.1%
38.46%137.397613,50025.0%44.4%
38.46%136.81,01811,46437.5%40.0%
46.15%136.780812,47840.0%50.0%
53.85%136.81,23314,75075.0%44.4%
66.67%126.21,13811,62820.0%100.0%
66.67%127.998415,06950.0%75.0%
45.45%116.278012,79150.0%44.4%
45.45%116.81,24615,55550.0%42.9%
45.45%117.190812,58025.0%57.1%
50.00%107.198211,09140.0%60.0%
40.00%106.288012,52640.0%40.0%
44.44%96.984912,61266.7%33.3%
50.00%86.194313,04850.0%50.0%
62.50%87.497213,31050.0%66.7%
50.00%87.21,07713,23450.0%50.0%
37.50%87.71,05512,37333.3%40.0%
42.86%76.81,08315,85250.0%40.0%
57.14%77.61,02811,18625.0%100.0%
57.14%76.91,05015,10750.0%60.0%
57.14%76.71,02412,25033.3%75.0%
57.14%77.21,34113,99050.0%60.0%
57.14%76.681111,88460.0%50.0%
57.14%75.895012,61950.0%60.0%
57.14%77.976514,3660.0%66.7%
42.86%77.176811,06050.0%33.3%
83.33%67.578912,466100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.993611,29466.7%33.3%
50.00%66.575612,986100.0%40.0%
50.00%67.31,17514,00533.3%66.7%
83.33%65.579610,61050.0%100.0%
66.67%65.966610,439100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.41,01315,753100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.79779,29450.0%66.7%
20.00%56.01,05212,00733.3%0.0%

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Smolder vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Olaf in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Olaf matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Smolder do against Olaf in the early game?

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

How does Smolder do against Olaf in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Olaf matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Olaf matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Olaf with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Olaf?

The best Smolder build against Olaf includes Essence Reaver, Black Cleaver, Endless Hunger 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 Olaf?

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

Does Smolder counter Olaf?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Olaf with a 50.0% win rate. Smolder slightly edges out Olaf in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Smolder against Olaf?

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