Smoldervs Pantheon
Smolder vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Smolder wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Pantheon based on 13 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 Pantheon 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.
Who Wins the Smolder vs Pantheon Matchup?
Smolder vs Pantheon Matchup Summary
The Smolder vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Pantheon's 46.1%, giving Smolder a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pantheon players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Pantheon leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, 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.
Best Smolder Build Against Pantheon
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Pantheon 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Smolder the best chance to compete against Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Pantheon matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Smolder66.7%
Pantheon33.3%Smolder50.0%Pantheon50.0%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Smolder at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Pantheon. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Smolder holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Pantheon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Smolder Runes Against Pantheon
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Pantheon, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.14% | 1,063 | 6.8 | 920 | 13,337 | 46.8% | 52.2% | |
| 52.72% | 808 | 6.7 | 926 | 13,303 | 47.1% | 56.6% | |
| 51.63% | 800 | 6.6 | 919 | 13,140 | 50.3% | 52.5% | |
| 51.07% | 793 | 6.9 | 928 | 13,095 | 50.1% | 51.8% | |
| 53.04% | 790 | 6.7 | 896 | 13,043 | 46.7% | 57.4% | |
| 58.46% | 467 | 6.9 | 971 | 13,277 | 49.7% | 63.7% | |
| 54.19% | 406 | 6.9 | 975 | 13,554 | 43.8% | 61.1% | |
| 52.15% | 372 | 6.9 | 976 | 13,233 | 53.2% | 51.4% | |
| 44.22% | 346 | 6.6 | 861 | 13,190 | 41.2% | 46.2% | |
| 49.54% | 325 | 6.8 | 942 | 13,240 | 46.7% | 51.6% | |
| 43.28% | 305 | 6.9 | 988 | 13,296 | 38.5% | 46.5% | |
| 52.51% | 299 | 6.7 | 957 | 13,389 | 47.5% | 55.8% | |
| 54.01% | 287 | 6.7 | 952 | 13,590 | 50.0% | 56.9% | |
| 58.95% | 285 | 6.9 | 988 | 13,722 | 57.3% | 60.1% | |
| 50.41% | 242 | 6.9 | 949 | 13,277 | 40.6% | 58.1% | |
| 48.28% | 232 | 6.9 | 952 | 13,318 | 48.5% | 48.1% | |
| 55.45% | 202 | 6.8 | 991 | 13,882 | 43.0% | 63.4% | |
| 50.00% | 172 | 6.9 | 927 | 13,561 | 45.1% | 53.5% | |
| 52.41% | 166 | 7.3 | 952 | 13,481 | 52.0% | 52.8% | |
| 53.55% | 155 | 7.0 | 925 | 13,441 | 38.6% | 62.2% | |
| 52.38% | 147 | 6.9 | 1,054 | 14,270 | 43.4% | 57.5% | |
| 51.72% | 116 | 7.5 | 1,033 | 13,704 | 63.8% | 43.5% | |
| 48.18% | 110 | 6.6 | 994 | 13,966 | 30.0% | 58.6% | |
| 53.85% | 104 | 6.7 | 876 | 13,110 | 41.2% | 60.0% | |
| 44.00% | 100 | 6.8 | 897 | 13,552 | 31.4% | 50.8% | |
| 48.35% | 91 | 6.6 | 808 | 12,821 | 31.4% | 58.9% | |
| 46.34% | 82 | 6.7 | 1,086 | 13,573 | 37.0% | 50.9% | |
| 54.55% | 77 | 6.5 | 931 | 13,944 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 6.8 | 824 | 12,879 | 32.0% | 61.2% | |
| 52.94% | 68 | 7.1 | 920 | 12,731 | 47.1% | 58.8% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 7.0 | 994 | 13,222 | 50.0% | 65.7% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 6.7 | 963 | 13,456 | 57.9% | 40.0% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 7.3 | 1,052 | 14,701 | 36.8% | 65.8% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 7.0 | 921 | 13,337 | 37.5% | 48.1% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 7.2 | 1,044 | 13,930 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.9 | 945 | 13,167 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 7.0 | 1,176 | 13,730 | 42.9% | 52.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 7.3 | 899 | 11,855 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 6.9 | 891 | 12,031 | 29.4% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 30 | 7.0 | 813 | 11,477 | 27.8% | 33.3% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 7.3 | 862 | 13,671 | 57.1% | 65.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.7 | 1,000 | 13,579 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.7 | 897 | 12,988 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 7.4 | 1,156 | 12,961 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.4 | 979 | 13,886 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.5 | 875 | 13,701 | 25.0% | 61.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,068 | 13,144 | 28.6% | 58.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.5 | 958 | 12,190 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.1 | 987 | 13,743 | 0.0% | 46.1% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 7.3 | 922 | 12,009 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.8 | 1,045 | 12,864 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 789 | 11,961 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.0 | 1,253 | 12,590 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.0 | 760 | 11,645 | 44.4% | 71.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.0 | 1,324 | 15,516 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 7.1 | 1,016 | 14,085 | 83.3% | 70.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 860 | 10,184 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.0 | 1,113 | 14,219 | 40.0% | 77.8% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 7.2 | 1,407 | 13,643 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.8 | 1,026 | 10,584 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.9 | 855 | 12,436 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 982 | 13,354 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 960 | 13,443 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.7 | 855 | 12,722 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.9 | 995 | 12,506 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.7 | 1,100 | 12,462 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.9 | 954 | 12,104 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.1 | 766 | 11,436 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 6.6 | 596 | 9,207 | 16.7% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.6 | 745 | 12,144 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 1,061 | 12,837 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,047 | 14,463 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,183 | 14,654 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 888 | 10,006 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,225 | 16,291 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 993 | 14,336 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.1 | 941 | 12,264 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 1,008 | 11,048 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,085 | 10,493 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 793 | 13,693 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 576 | 7,798 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 7.4 | 632 | 10,311 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 758 | 12,021 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,076 | 14,757 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.3 | 1,202 | 14,131 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 788 | 11,090 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.3 | 925 | 11,982 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 953 | 8,333 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,098 | 8,972 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 939 | 11,094 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 8.0 | 834 | 12,048 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 758 | 14,784 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 937 | 11,429 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 739 | 10,873 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 1,203 | 12,446 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,015 | 9,378 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,220 | 13,040 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 742 | 11,424 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 765 | 11,063 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 774 | 12,862 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 911 | 14,888 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,012 | 13,725 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 980 | 14,209 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Smolder vs Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Smolder do against Pantheon in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Smolder vs Pantheon matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Pantheon's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Smolder do against Pantheon in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Pantheon with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Pantheon in the late game?
In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Pantheon matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Smolder vs Pantheon matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Smolder build against Pantheon?
The best Smolder build against Pantheon includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Pantheon?
The best Smolder runes against Pantheon use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Pantheon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Smolder counter Pantheon?
Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 53.9% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Smolder against Pantheon?
When playing Smolder against Pantheon, 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.