Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
8.1%

Smoldervs Orianna

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Orianna is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Orianna wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Smolder based on 10 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.

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
Orianna - 40.0% win rateOrianna(40.0%)
Smolder - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
40.0% WR
VS
Orianna vs Smolder matchup - 60.0% win rate
Orianna
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Orianna Matchup?

Orianna wins the Smolder vs Orianna matchup
Winner
Orianna
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.9
CS / min
7.0
820
DMG / min
810
10,788
Gold / game
11,116
192
Heal / min
124
420
DMG Mitigated / min
597
0.3
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Smolder vs Orianna Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Orianna matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Orianna wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 40.0%, giving Orianna a 20.0 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Orianna 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 Orianna 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 Orianna Laning Phase Breakdown

Orianna wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Smolder
7.0Orianna
Smolder and Orianna farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
820Smolder
810Orianna
Damage output is virtually even between Smolder and Orianna, with only 11 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,788Smolder
11,116Orianna
Orianna earns 328 more gold per game than Smolder, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Orianna slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Smolder
0.8Orianna
Orianna provides 0.5 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
612Smolder
721Orianna
Orianna heals and mitigates 108 more damage per minute than Smolder, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Orianna to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Smolder.

Best Smolder Build Against Orianna

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Orianna, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Orianna 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Orianna. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Orianna matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Orianna
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder0.0%
Orianna early game win rateOrianna100.0%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%
Orianna late game win rateOrianna33.3%

Orianna dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 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
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs OriannaJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Orianna
100.0% WR

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


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.23%7837.299413,77349.1%54.4%
52.36%7647.295013,47555.5%50.2%
49.53%6407.296213,89545.8%51.8%
52.12%6147.31,03014,18155.7%49.7%
56.47%5496.91,01713,94257.7%55.7%
57.33%5467.41,04013,89456.4%58.1%
51.75%4567.299613,84748.1%54.2%
57.48%4287.31,08414,58159.9%56.0%
51.39%2517.194013,75551.5%51.3%
55.33%2457.21,04413,56459.3%52.2%
54.87%2267.01,02213,08961.5%48.7%
50.47%2147.21,02913,66554.5%47.6%
54.15%2057.394512,91751.5%56.7%
56.84%1907.097613,57550.5%62.9%
52.41%1877.21,00814,05548.4%54.5%
55.25%1817.31,00613,77663.5%49.5%
48.81%1687.41,00713,76853.4%45.3%
49.64%1397.998613,52458.1%42.9%
59.06%1277.71,01814,14154.4%62.9%
53.17%1267.191413,37154.5%52.1%
58.68%1217.61,12514,90760.4%57.5%
52.43%1037.21,00113,73846.8%57.1%
48.42%957.01,00613,04537.8%55.2%
46.43%847.81,02512,94236.6%55.8%
54.22%836.999014,37460.0%51.7%
49.37%797.11,00613,79558.8%42.2%
51.28%787.41,08014,46841.9%57.5%
39.73%736.984512,81435.5%42.9%
40.00%707.286613,17532.3%46.1%
47.14%707.31,13014,57155.2%41.5%
51.79%567.31,00913,91245.0%55.6%
58.18%557.31,10314,39950.0%65.5%
52.83%537.21,08914,17257.1%50.0%
60.47%437.692112,72560.0%60.9%
45.00%407.485613,22846.7%44.0%
54.29%357.489413,52346.1%59.1%
44.12%347.187112,54733.3%52.6%
50.00%347.395313,21635.7%60.0%
58.06%317.21,17714,77736.4%70.0%
36.67%307.41,02312,96854.5%26.3%
44.83%297.21,00714,66253.9%37.5%
36.00%257.71,04613,23530.8%41.7%
50.00%247.21,01712,99646.1%54.5%
52.17%237.31,11412,25050.0%55.6%
69.57%237.81,08014,69255.6%78.6%
39.13%237.086811,32841.7%36.4%
50.00%207.41,00211,93536.4%66.7%
45.00%207.299312,17736.4%55.6%
50.00%187.11,07213,21740.0%53.9%
47.06%177.591914,13575.0%38.5%
37.50%167.096212,00020.0%66.7%
40.00%157.397012,70528.6%50.0%
71.43%147.61,16915,47375.0%70.0%
28.57%146.41,19110,98033.3%25.0%
42.86%147.21,14111,56244.4%40.0%
42.86%147.878211,62750.0%25.0%
38.46%137.07308,98250.0%20.0%
30.77%137.188811,69520.0%37.5%
61.54%138.01,22113,71640.0%75.0%
23.08%137.079011,45012.5%40.0%
33.33%127.31,00813,6350.0%44.4%
41.67%126.983212,28920.0%57.1%
36.36%117.595414,34040.0%33.3%
45.45%117.11,02512,93450.0%42.9%
54.55%116.098711,29433.3%80.0%
54.55%117.21,12015,10650.0%55.6%
54.55%116.586513,02650.0%57.1%
40.00%107.387911,46850.0%25.0%
60.00%106.91,14314,50333.3%71.4%
40.00%106.982010,7880.0%66.7%
60.00%107.91,10611,320100.0%42.9%
20.00%106.679410,37528.6%0.0%
66.67%96.896114,8410.0%75.0%
33.33%97.872611,99920.0%50.0%
44.44%97.388610,00857.1%0.0%
33.33%97.21,35914,3670.0%42.9%
33.33%97.387110,97333.3%33.3%
50.00%87.773413,49533.3%60.0%
37.50%87.196013,03050.0%25.0%
25.00%86.882314,1870.0%33.3%
37.50%87.31,06713,15033.3%40.0%
25.00%87.184612,30740.0%0.0%
37.50%87.11,14812,7060.0%50.0%
62.50%86.578512,45333.3%80.0%
42.86%77.187813,06350.0%40.0%
71.43%77.482813,12333.3%100.0%
14.29%77.399314,0820.0%25.0%
42.86%77.27086,90933.3%100.0%
42.86%78.41,28117,5890.0%60.0%
57.14%77.398910,33150.0%66.7%
42.86%77.390211,0240.0%60.0%
50.00%66.61,04814,5360.0%60.0%
83.33%66.71,07215,02950.0%100.0%
50.00%65.484612,980100.0%40.0%
50.00%67.81,08414,800100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.893911,58233.3%33.3%
50.00%67.090313,40166.7%33.3%
66.67%66.586510,25375.0%50.0%
0.00%56.81,19713,2780.0%0.0%
40.00%54.885914,9620.0%50.0%
40.00%57.77499,65033.3%50.0%

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Smolder vs Orianna - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Orianna in League of Legends?

Orianna wins the Smolder vs Orianna matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Smolder do against Orianna in the early game?

In the early game, Orianna has the advantage against Smolder with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 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 Orianna matchup?

Orianna wins the matchup against Smolder with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Orianna is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Orianna?

The best Smolder build against Orianna includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Orianna?

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

Does Smolder counter Orianna?

No, Smolder struggles against Orianna with only a 40.0% win rate. Orianna has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Orianna's lead.

How do I play Smolder against Orianna?

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