Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.7%
Pick Rate
12.1%

Smoldervs Ryze

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Ryze based on 18 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 Ryze 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
Ryze - 61.1% win rateRyze(61.1%)
Smolder - 61.1% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
61.1% WR
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Ryze vs Smolder matchup - 38.9% win rate
Ryze
38.9% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Ryze Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 18
61.1%
Win Rate
38.9%
7.6
CS / min
7.5
1,079
DMG / min
1,018
14,501
Gold / game
13,894
252
Heal / min
258
412
DMG Mitigated / min
818
0.4
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Smolder vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Ryze's 38.9%, giving Smolder a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ryze 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 Ryze leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Ryze, 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
7.6Smolder
7.5Ryze
Smolder and Ryze 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
1,079Smolder
1,018Ryze
Smolder deals 61 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Smolder's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,501Smolder
13,894Ryze
Smolder earns 607 more gold per game than Ryze, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Smolder slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.8Ryze
Ryze 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 Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
664Smolder
1,076Ryze
Ryze vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 412 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder66.7%
Ryze early game win rateRyze33.3%
Late Game
Smolder
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder58.3%
Ryze late game win rateRyze41.7%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Smolder 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Smolder holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ryze players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Ryze

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs RyzeNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs RyzeCelerity - best Smolder rune vs RyzeGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Ryze
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs RyzeInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs RyzeJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Ryze
80.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Ryze, 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
53.93%1,6916.995813,25353.2%54.4%
54.16%1,4926.998413,72448.2%58.0%
52.99%1,2726.796113,28751.5%53.9%
53.17%1,2137.098213,46852.3%53.8%
57.06%1,2046.896113,37953.3%59.6%
57.18%8156.91,02713,56755.4%58.4%
57.12%6397.01,01114,00153.9%59.3%
58.08%6256.91,03813,89358.9%57.5%
51.57%5726.889613,25854.8%49.2%
50.10%4816.798813,46047.5%52.0%
54.05%4206.996913,42446.8%59.0%
53.40%4126.792413,33352.4%54.1%
54.61%4016.895713,16256.0%53.3%
50.68%3656.91,03613,57053.7%48.6%
57.86%3376.999513,40855.8%59.6%
45.42%3066.91,00613,63741.7%47.5%
52.04%2707.11,01813,88346.1%55.7%
53.79%2646.992113,42944.3%60.1%
57.03%2497.198013,89759.8%55.4%
55.56%2437.098413,42553.8%56.7%
55.50%2006.999213,24152.6%57.3%
49.44%1806.91,04013,89538.5%57.8%
51.45%1736.991713,31247.8%53.9%
52.94%1707.41,04513,93647.8%56.3%
50.00%1547.093613,63644.3%53.8%
57.82%1477.196013,01650.8%63.8%
50.83%1206.787013,04345.6%54.0%
50.45%1117.21,04413,69058.0%44.3%
56.48%1087.51,01613,94657.9%55.7%
55.77%1047.089712,96652.8%57.4%
53.00%1006.990313,69543.2%58.7%
64.77%886.91,05314,18565.7%64.2%
50.57%876.685612,29247.4%53.1%
47.62%846.81,03813,61331.4%59.2%
56.94%727.21,08813,59164.5%51.2%
36.92%656.886512,45620.8%46.3%
56.92%656.81,01213,29153.9%59.0%
56.67%607.21,12813,06056.0%57.1%
42.37%596.51,22213,30140.7%43.8%
68.52%546.985613,35265.5%72.0%
46.30%547.11,06515,16550.0%44.1%
45.45%446.71,04711,98843.8%46.4%
35.00%407.298113,03737.5%33.3%
59.46%376.893612,61557.1%60.9%
47.22%366.689513,64127.3%56.0%
40.00%357.01,00112,23250.0%33.3%
40.63%326.794911,49931.6%53.9%
58.62%297.41,02114,97971.4%54.5%
65.52%296.91,45514,81044.4%75.0%
53.57%286.990512,03460.0%50.0%
64.29%287.31,04113,41845.5%76.5%
59.26%276.683811,81836.4%75.0%
22.22%277.477612,39515.4%28.6%
44.44%276.694012,70846.1%42.9%
57.69%267.283412,08863.6%53.3%
50.00%266.791111,50364.3%33.3%
47.62%217.394311,64533.3%58.3%
50.00%206.889610,06941.7%62.5%
60.00%207.51,12114,39357.1%61.5%
50.00%207.31,10713,30071.4%38.5%
50.00%206.91,03413,31637.5%58.3%
52.63%197.08589,66046.1%66.7%
52.63%196.61,14613,75666.7%46.1%
66.67%187.288212,65955.6%77.8%
55.56%187.71,03715,15980.0%46.1%
55.56%187.383011,78262.5%50.0%
61.11%187.61,07914,50166.7%58.3%
61.11%187.31,14413,71350.0%66.7%
58.82%175.81,16413,18566.7%54.5%
52.94%176.91,03211,33033.3%75.0%
52.94%176.397412,75228.6%70.0%
75.00%166.798511,96188.9%57.1%
56.25%166.790711,60657.1%55.6%
62.50%167.31,13314,70750.0%70.0%
46.67%157.491912,79244.4%50.0%
71.43%147.390612,99075.0%70.0%
64.29%147.51,65512,64380.0%55.6%
35.71%147.51,00613,97266.7%27.3%
30.77%137.11,09810,59840.0%25.0%
46.15%136.780812,47840.0%50.0%
50.00%127.095513,15240.0%57.1%
41.67%126.81,04511,62042.9%40.0%
41.67%127.41,32411,58433.3%50.0%
33.33%127.397913,5860.0%44.4%
50.00%126.895412,68925.0%62.5%
33.33%127.01,02013,20450.0%25.0%
58.33%127.81,10414,27750.0%60.0%
50.00%127.890610,64816.7%83.3%
36.36%117.293410,44842.9%25.0%
27.27%117.11,03514,49933.3%25.0%
63.64%116.81,23414,41575.0%57.1%
63.64%116.31,13611,08420.0%100.0%
50.00%106.21,06412,50440.0%60.0%
50.00%107.093212,72725.0%66.7%
40.00%106.67359,52333.3%50.0%
44.44%96.71,29216,14750.0%42.9%
55.56%96.381213,538100.0%50.0%
44.44%96.984912,61266.7%33.3%
55.56%97.11,00011,31950.0%60.0%
66.67%97.798115,24466.7%66.7%
62.50%87.497213,31050.0%66.7%
57.14%76.71,02412,25033.3%75.0%
57.14%76.681111,88460.0%50.0%
57.14%75.895012,61950.0%60.0%
42.86%77.21,01211,43633.3%50.0%
57.14%77.61,02811,18625.0%100.0%
50.00%66.098513,1370.0%60.0%
50.00%67.01,13616,848100.0%40.0%
50.00%67.01,25613,31150.0%50.0%
50.00%68.077914,2380.0%60.0%
33.33%66.192512,74833.3%33.3%
50.00%66.91,13614,88250.0%50.0%
83.33%65.579610,61050.0%100.0%
33.33%67.07439,94550.0%0.0%
60.00%57.596913,836100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.583313,584100.0%50.0%

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Smolder vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Ryze matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Ryze's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Smolder do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Ryze 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Ryze matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Ryze matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Ryze with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Ryze?

The best Smolder build against Ryze includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Immortal Path. 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 Ryze?

The best Smolder runes against Ryze use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Ryze matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Ryze?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 61.1% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Smolder against Ryze?

When playing Smolder against Ryze, 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.