Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.7%
Pick Rate
12.3%

Smoldervs Shaco

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Shaco based on 5 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 Shaco 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.

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Shaco - 60.0% win rateShaco(60.0%)
Smolder - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
60.0% WR
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Shaco vs Smolder matchup - 40.0% win rate
Shaco
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Shaco Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.7
CS / min
4.8
977
DMG / min
836
9,294
Gold / game
8,254
384
Heal / min
130
402
DMG Mitigated / min
452
0.4
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Smolder vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 40.0%, giving Smolder a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco 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 Shaco leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Smolder
4.8Shaco
Smolder significantly out-farms Shaco by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shaco players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
977Smolder
836Shaco
Smolder heavily out-damages Shaco by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shaco 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
9,294Smolder
8,254Shaco
Smolder generates a commanding 1,040 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shaco should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.9Shaco
Shaco provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Smolder, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
787Smolder
582Shaco
Smolder vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 205 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Smolder can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Smolder Build Against Shaco

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Shaco 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%
Shaco late game win rateShaco33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Smolder and Shaco, with Smolder holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Shaco. 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. Shaco players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Shaco

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs ShacoSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs ShacoManaflow Band - best Smolder rune vs ShacoCelerity - best Smolder rune vs ShacoGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Shaco
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs ShacoInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs ShacoJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Shaco, 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
53.52%1,9306.895413,18652.4%54.3%
53.17%1,6876.998013,74748.0%56.5%
52.86%1,4666.896813,40951.3%53.8%
57.31%1,3896.996213,44953.6%59.8%
52.96%1,3847.098813,48352.0%53.6%
57.28%9417.01,02813,72954.7%58.9%
56.55%7257.01,01314,01454.0%58.2%
56.86%7076.91,03513,92856.2%57.3%
51.13%6656.889113,10753.1%49.6%
51.27%5506.798713,42148.3%53.5%
53.24%4796.793313,31052.1%54.0%
55.44%4786.997513,46248.5%60.2%
54.83%4456.896213,15156.6%53.2%
50.35%4236.91,02213,53952.1%49.2%
55.31%4056.997613,33055.0%55.6%
45.27%3386.91,01413,71141.7%47.3%
53.27%3216.890913,10445.1%59.0%
52.77%3087.21,01813,74744.5%58.0%
56.27%2957.199213,96359.5%54.4%
56.13%2697.098213,37454.7%57.1%
57.87%2356.91,01513,35756.5%58.7%
51.20%2096.991913,17748.8%52.8%
50.00%2026.91,03913,82939.1%58.3%
54.01%1877.31,02713,96247.3%58.4%
51.40%1797.093513,69247.8%53.6%
59.04%1667.197213,10250.0%66.3%
48.92%1396.786312,98647.3%50.0%
57.81%1287.51,02013,79358.7%57.3%
54.55%1217.088312,97448.8%57.7%
50.41%1217.21,04513,82059.6%43.5%
52.73%1106.989613,58442.9%58.8%
51.40%1076.81,03913,93335.0%61.2%
61.62%997.01,02614,10561.5%61.7%
51.52%996.788112,82050.0%52.6%
55.56%817.31,08913,63565.6%49.0%
56.00%756.81,01513,44053.3%57.8%
33.78%746.984212,42322.2%40.4%
47.83%696.51,23813,38843.8%51.4%
68.25%636.984812,92566.7%70.0%
56.45%627.21,12913,05755.6%57.1%
48.33%607.01,05114,58850.0%47.2%
40.00%506.81,02411,42935.0%43.3%
38.78%497.21,01412,86740.9%37.0%
54.76%426.995212,94652.9%56.0%
50.00%426.690313,63435.7%57.1%
37.50%407.098912,30941.2%34.8%
58.82%347.21,04013,32042.9%70.0%
60.61%337.41,02914,60980.0%52.2%
60.61%336.81,38814,79940.0%69.6%
42.42%336.794911,54631.6%57.1%
59.38%326.786111,78941.7%70.0%
21.88%327.481112,38721.4%22.2%
43.75%326.796313,41846.1%42.1%
50.00%326.888812,07450.0%50.0%
53.33%307.387711,95653.9%52.9%
44.83%296.690111,51056.3%30.8%
60.00%256.81,06513,78144.4%68.8%
64.00%257.188613,10450.0%73.3%
62.50%247.51,13913,86962.5%62.5%
54.17%247.180310,15446.7%66.7%
50.00%246.88939,98442.9%60.0%
50.00%227.41,11113,74071.4%40.0%
50.00%227.393411,47440.0%58.3%
52.38%217.41,01714,56983.3%40.0%
55.00%205.91,13213,06357.1%53.9%
55.00%207.099011,44740.0%70.0%
55.00%207.389211,65455.6%54.5%
60.00%207.41,10713,38150.0%66.7%
55.00%206.61,14913,83166.7%50.0%
52.63%196.790011,36444.4%60.0%
63.16%197.61,14514,78066.7%61.5%
66.67%187.31,54612,37275.0%60.0%
50.00%187.495012,91950.0%50.0%
55.56%187.41,07614,37842.9%63.6%
72.22%186.996712,07080.0%62.5%
41.18%177.11,04113,64750.0%38.5%
52.94%176.397412,75228.6%70.0%
50.00%166.794312,03942.9%55.6%
43.75%167.11,28112,38533.3%50.0%
37.50%167.21,04914,22666.7%30.8%
73.33%157.289312,76366.7%77.8%
53.33%157.81,08314,24550.0%53.9%
46.67%156.895211,68616.7%66.7%
21.43%146.998413,39820.0%22.2%
42.86%147.197112,31333.3%50.0%
50.00%147.786910,32114.3%85.7%
28.57%147.21,07510,33433.3%25.0%
53.85%136.780610,12855.6%50.0%
46.15%136.31,08212,51533.3%57.1%
38.46%137.397613,50025.0%44.4%
38.46%136.81,01811,46437.5%40.0%
46.15%136.780812,47840.0%50.0%
53.85%136.81,23314,75075.0%44.4%
66.67%126.21,13811,62820.0%100.0%
66.67%127.998415,06950.0%75.0%
45.45%116.278012,79150.0%44.4%
45.45%116.81,24615,55550.0%42.9%
45.45%117.190812,58025.0%57.1%
50.00%107.198211,09140.0%60.0%
40.00%106.288012,52640.0%40.0%
44.44%96.984912,61266.7%33.3%
50.00%86.194313,04850.0%50.0%
62.50%87.497213,31050.0%66.7%
50.00%87.21,07713,23450.0%50.0%
37.50%87.71,05512,37333.3%40.0%
42.86%76.81,08315,85250.0%40.0%
57.14%77.61,02811,18625.0%100.0%
57.14%76.91,05015,10750.0%60.0%
57.14%76.71,02412,25033.3%75.0%
57.14%77.21,34113,99050.0%60.0%
57.14%76.681111,88460.0%50.0%
57.14%75.895012,61950.0%60.0%
57.14%77.976514,3660.0%66.7%
42.86%77.176811,06050.0%33.3%
83.33%67.578912,466100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.993611,29466.7%33.3%
50.00%66.575612,986100.0%40.0%
50.00%67.31,17514,00533.3%66.7%
83.33%65.579610,61050.0%100.0%
66.67%65.966610,439100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.41,01315,753100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.79779,29450.0%66.7%
20.00%56.01,05212,00733.3%0.0%

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Smolder vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Shaco matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Smolder do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Shaco with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Shaco 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 Shaco matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Shaco with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Shaco?

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

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

Does Smolder counter Shaco?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 60.0% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Smolder against Shaco?

When playing Smolder against Shaco, 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.