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

Smoldervs Orianna

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Orianna is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Smolder wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Orianna based on 7 games. Orianna 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 Orianna 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 - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
57.1% WR
VS
Orianna vs Smolder matchup - 42.9% win rate
Orianna
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Orianna Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Orianna matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
8.3
CS / min
7.2
925
DMG / min
735
11,515
Gold / game
9,860
185
Heal / min
77
297
DMG Mitigated / min
410
0.4
CC / min
0.9
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Smolder vs Orianna Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Orianna matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Orianna's 42.9%, giving Smolder a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Orianna controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Orianna 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 Orianna leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Orianna and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Orianna 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 Orianna Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Orianna in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Orianna, 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
8.3Smolder
7.2Orianna
Smolder significantly out-farms Orianna by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Orianna players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
925Smolder
735Orianna
Smolder heavily out-damages Orianna by 190 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Orianna 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
11,515Smolder
9,860Orianna
Smolder generates a commanding 1,655 more gold per game than Orianna. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Orianna should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.9Orianna
Orianna provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Smolder, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Orianna coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
481Smolder
487Orianna
Smolder and Orianna have comparable sustain profiles, with only 6 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Orianna
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder33.3%
Orianna early game win rateOrianna66.7%
Late Game
Smolder
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder75.0%
Orianna late game win rateOrianna25.0%

Orianna 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 Orianna 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Orianna. 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: Orianna 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 Orianna

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs OriannaSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs OriannaNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs OriannaCelerity - best Smolder rune vs OriannaGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Orianna
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs OriannaInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs OriannaMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Orianna
75.0% WR

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

How does Smolder do against Orianna in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Orianna matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Orianna's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Smolder do against Orianna in the early game?

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

How does Smolder do against Orianna in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Orianna matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Orianna matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Orianna with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Orianna?

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

What are the best Smolder runes against Orianna?

The best Smolder runes against Orianna use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Orianna matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Orianna?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Orianna with a 57.1% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Orianna in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Smolder against Orianna?

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