Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
6.4%

Smoldervs Sett

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Sett based on 11 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 Sett 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
Sett - 72.7% win rateSett(72.7%)
Smolder - 72.7% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
72.7% WR
VS
Sett vs Smolder matchup - 27.3% win rate
Sett
27.3% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Sett Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Sett matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 11
72.7%
Win Rate
27.3%
7.3
CS / min
6.3
1,237
DMG / min
847
15,324
Gold / game
14,059
234
Heal / min
248
567
DMG Mitigated / min
1,476
0.4
CC / min
0.8
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Smolder vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Sett's 27.3%, giving Smolder a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sett players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sett leads by 922 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Sett and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sett 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 Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Sett in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Sett, 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
6.3Sett
Smolder significantly out-farms Sett by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sett players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,237Smolder
847Sett
Smolder heavily out-damages Sett by 391 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sett 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
15,324Smolder
14,059Sett
Smolder generates a commanding 1,265 more gold per game than Sett. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sett should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.8Sett
Sett 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 Sett coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
802Smolder
1,723Sett
Sett vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 922 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sett 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 Sett

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Sett 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sett. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder75.0%
Sett early game win rateSett25.0%
Late Game
Smolder
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder71.4%
Sett late game win rateSett28.6%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Sett. 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Sett. 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. Sett players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Sett

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs SettSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Smolder rune vs SettManaflow Band - best Smolder rune vs SettAbsolute Focus - best Smolder rune vs SettScorch - best Smolder rune vs Sett
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs SettInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Smolder rune vs SettCash Back - best Smolder rune vs Sett
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Sett, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.62%5347.199214,04656.0%50.5%
47.30%4827.197613,62851.9%43.8%
45.36%4637.295613,71347.0%44.0%
52.44%4506.999314,21556.3%50.3%
50.92%4367.199414,15948.2%52.6%
51.72%3197.31,03614,13342.0%59.1%
52.73%2567.31,09714,38954.8%51.1%
54.63%2277.01,01314,12153.1%55.8%
54.21%2147.21,02113,92651.0%56.8%
47.18%1956.996014,14348.7%46.2%
48.95%1436.998013,30251.4%46.6%
51.47%1367.31,02914,30050.0%52.6%
54.48%1347.195013,66350.9%57.1%
45.31%1287.395513,73150.0%40.6%
51.59%1266.91,01014,09541.8%59.1%
50.85%1186.994113,44143.8%55.7%
50.43%1157.21,04613,86748.1%52.5%
46.30%1087.81,06513,69345.6%46.8%
54.46%1017.31,11215,01062.5%49.2%
55.81%867.298114,56551.4%58.8%
51.95%777.499313,58650.0%54.0%
48.00%757.497613,74650.0%46.3%
50.00%687.089713,08439.3%57.5%
57.35%687.397814,71142.1%63.3%
43.10%587.41,04713,67956.0%33.3%
56.90%587.096814,39865.0%52.6%
56.60%537.199914,08045.8%65.5%
65.38%527.31,09614,85865.0%65.6%
60.42%487.11,06313,56054.5%65.4%
53.33%457.21,30114,84166.7%38.1%
50.00%426.778012,28041.2%56.0%
60.53%387.31,03314,21446.7%69.6%
34.21%387.61,11515,41938.5%32.0%
34.62%267.11,13612,45836.4%33.3%
42.31%267.21,01113,33166.7%29.4%
47.62%217.297215,83060.0%43.8%
52.38%217.595812,39950.0%55.6%
66.67%187.192912,16366.7%66.7%
55.56%187.21,03213,04362.5%50.0%
50.00%187.51,20114,30240.0%53.9%
70.59%177.275510,87655.6%87.5%
52.94%177.01,13316,24250.0%53.9%
43.75%167.585013,4460.0%63.6%
43.75%166.699714,01633.3%50.0%
40.00%157.01,11412,84040.0%40.0%
60.00%156.786513,59820.0%80.0%
46.67%157.994612,89544.4%50.0%
57.14%146.61,28412,60350.0%62.5%
50.00%147.386012,60557.1%42.9%
61.54%137.282813,36580.0%50.0%
23.08%137.498113,84725.0%22.2%
30.77%137.081712,4050.0%50.0%
66.67%127.287513,165100.0%50.0%
66.67%127.01,16110,97066.7%66.7%
66.67%127.188914,47175.0%62.5%
33.33%127.41,36313,52716.7%50.0%
33.33%126.572011,12533.3%33.3%
27.27%116.61,12813,78433.3%25.0%
81.82%118.11,04713,71566.7%100.0%
36.36%117.597711,22525.0%42.9%
72.73%117.31,23715,32475.0%71.4%
50.00%108.294013,85275.0%33.3%
70.00%107.01,08415,758100.0%62.5%
60.00%106.91,31612,80583.3%25.0%
55.56%97.41,17114,08050.0%60.0%
44.44%96.897312,68233.3%50.0%
100.00%97.91,03113,078100.0%100.0%
55.56%96.379610,73133.3%100.0%
44.44%97.41,01513,30925.0%60.0%
75.00%86.81,09311,74683.3%50.0%
50.00%88.41,33211,26540.0%66.7%
25.00%86.985111,51250.0%0.0%
62.50%86.878512,861100.0%50.0%
50.00%86.880410,65333.3%60.0%
57.14%77.298514,265100.0%25.0%
28.57%76.31,00213,829100.0%16.7%
28.57%78.184312,0810.0%40.0%
57.14%77.51,06516,6420.0%66.7%
71.43%77.51,11415,15450.0%100.0%
83.33%67.21,08815,496100.0%75.0%
33.33%67.093714,44050.0%25.0%
66.67%67.01,19412,23175.0%50.0%
33.33%66.357410,4030.0%100.0%
33.33%67.11,02215,0310.0%33.3%
80.00%57.11,16714,48150.0%100.0%
60.00%56.91,06214,583100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.61,40214,3070.0%100.0%
80.00%57.195611,93766.7%100.0%
20.00%57.01,23317,2570.0%20.0%
80.00%57.11,12715,057100.0%66.7%

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Smolder vs Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Sett in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Sett matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Sett's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Sett in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Sett with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Sett in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Sett matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Sett matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Sett with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Sett?

The best Smolder build against Sett includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon 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 Sett?

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

Does Smolder counter Sett?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Sett with a 72.7% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Sett in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Smolder against Sett?

When playing Smolder against Sett, 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.