Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.8%
Pick Rate
11.8%

Smoldervs Shyvana

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Shyvana based on 6 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 Shyvana 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
Shyvana - 83.3% win rateShyvana(83.3%)
Smolder - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
83.3% WR
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Shyvana vs Smolder matchup - 16.7% win rate
Shyvana
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Shyvana Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
5.7
CS / min
5.5
775
DMG / min
698
11,135
Gold / game
10,949
205
Heal / min
205
355
DMG Mitigated / min
1,163
0.4
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Smolder vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Shyvana's 16.7%, giving Smolder a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shyvana leads by 808 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, 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
5.7Smolder
5.5Shyvana
Smolder and Shyvana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
775Smolder
698Shyvana
Smolder deals 77 more champion damage per minute than Shyvana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Shyvana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Smolder's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,135Smolder
10,949Shyvana
Smolder and Shyvana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 186 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.4Shyvana
Both Smolder and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
561Smolder
1,368Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 808 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Shyvana 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder100.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana0.0%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana33.3%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Shyvana. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Shyvana. 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. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Shyvana

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs ShyvanaSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs ShyvanaNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs ShyvanaCelerity - best Smolder rune vs ShyvanaGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Shyvana
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs ShyvanaMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Shyvana, 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
52.61%2,4186.894913,30650.8%53.9%
52.95%2,1026.997813,67548.5%55.9%
52.54%1,8316.796913,45649.3%54.5%
57.59%1,7386.896413,44253.5%60.4%
53.22%1,7087.098713,54251.4%54.5%
56.52%1,1507.01,02613,78254.0%58.1%
55.74%8887.01,00913,85754.5%56.6%
57.79%8606.91,03913,93456.4%58.7%
51.34%8206.889913,24054.0%49.4%
51.74%6886.799013,45749.3%53.6%
52.40%6246.794213,35850.0%54.0%
54.81%6136.997213,33447.5%60.1%
55.42%5726.894813,14154.6%56.1%
50.10%5216.81,00613,40351.4%49.2%
57.14%5187.098113,55857.7%56.8%
43.51%4166.91,00713,83238.8%46.2%
53.33%3906.991613,29546.9%57.8%
56.68%3747.199813,82956.5%56.8%
52.69%3737.11,02813,82646.0%57.1%
54.95%3337.096813,22051.1%57.4%
56.84%2857.01,02313,47957.0%56.7%
50.58%2596.991613,13549.1%51.6%
51.39%2516.91,03613,89341.4%57.9%
49.13%2306.992013,44145.6%51.4%
51.54%2277.31,00613,73942.2%57.7%
57.92%2027.199413,61248.8%64.4%
46.75%1696.685513,03446.1%47.1%
56.86%1537.41,00813,60258.9%55.7%
51.32%1527.11,04413,85859.4%45.5%
53.38%1486.987612,93845.5%58.1%
53.28%1376.81,04713,70037.0%63.9%
52.27%1326.990113,41245.1%56.8%
53.60%1256.789513,03448.0%57.3%
61.16%1217.01,00013,93565.3%58.3%
51.92%1047.21,04313,57261.5%46.1%
37.78%906.982812,23823.5%46.4%
57.47%876.81,02213,90553.1%60.0%
48.78%826.41,22313,43241.2%54.2%
68.83%776.983812,59366.7%71.4%
46.48%717.11,08415,00453.9%42.2%
57.14%707.21,12212,99258.1%56.4%
40.91%667.31,00312,93246.7%36.1%
37.10%626.81,01111,69433.3%39.5%
53.70%546.790913,36745.0%58.8%
51.92%527.096012,88945.5%56.7%
45.10%517.097912,06840.9%48.3%
47.62%427.284712,53643.8%50.0%
51.22%416.887612,37050.0%51.9%
60.98%417.31,04012,54152.6%68.2%
63.41%416.91,32514,31456.3%68.0%
23.68%387.382312,09616.7%30.0%
59.46%376.788311,88642.9%69.6%
59.46%377.41,04114,53775.0%52.0%
43.24%376.696311,66933.3%56.3%
44.44%366.895113,43550.0%40.9%
51.43%356.793411,48060.0%40.0%
54.55%336.81,05713,65038.5%65.0%
62.50%327.41,09413,73254.5%66.7%
64.52%317.189413,08558.3%68.4%
50.00%306.990410,32743.8%57.1%
50.00%307.280211,11750.0%50.0%
50.00%287.31,03314,59883.3%40.9%
50.00%265.81,05111,89641.7%57.1%
42.31%267.294411,80536.4%46.7%
56.00%256.997411,18646.1%66.7%
48.00%256.692511,90536.4%57.1%
56.00%257.51,10513,14180.0%40.0%
54.17%247.286711,27963.6%46.1%
58.33%247.41,14713,76155.6%60.0%
70.83%247.01,03913,09475.0%66.7%
54.17%246.81,22214,48650.0%56.3%
69.57%237.41,51412,85770.0%69.2%
56.52%237.493912,75054.5%58.3%
47.83%237.11,05314,24727.3%66.7%
50.00%227.31,06813,96150.0%50.0%
68.18%227.61,21014,57271.4%66.7%
50.00%226.393812,35422.2%69.2%
30.00%206.993611,41730.0%30.0%
40.00%207.089811,53922.2%54.5%
52.63%196.897712,31850.0%54.5%
47.37%197.11,24812,58733.3%53.9%
26.32%196.998910,50828.6%25.0%
36.84%197.11,11214,07450.0%33.3%
44.44%187.21,19215,57542.9%45.5%
44.44%187.71,04812,95025.0%50.0%
44.44%187.588311,41214.3%63.6%
70.59%177.094913,00666.7%72.7%
52.94%176.71,16913,85480.0%41.7%
35.29%176.576111,28728.6%40.0%
47.06%176.985811,21950.0%42.9%
75.00%166.21,23812,92533.3%100.0%
37.50%167.095613,74320.0%45.5%
37.50%166.31,03911,83325.0%50.0%
46.67%156.898012,06237.5%57.1%
42.86%147.197112,31333.3%50.0%
42.86%146.484412,05750.0%37.5%
38.46%136.487210,11428.6%50.0%
38.46%137.090412,98025.0%44.4%
61.54%137.492114,29150.0%66.7%
41.67%126.277712,38833.3%44.4%
50.00%126.995710,27850.0%50.0%
45.45%117.085711,79560.0%33.3%
60.00%107.31,09915,26050.0%62.5%
60.00%107.61,09613,52166.7%57.1%
40.00%106.484411,681100.0%14.3%
55.56%97.581414,8340.0%62.5%
66.67%97.01,12811,24840.0%100.0%
37.50%87.71,05512,37333.3%40.0%
50.00%87.21,30813,99250.0%50.0%
50.00%86.896712,67860.0%33.3%
50.00%87.21,07713,23450.0%50.0%
50.00%86.799714,46650.0%50.0%
62.50%86.61,11212,84833.3%80.0%
85.71%77.577412,079100.0%50.0%
42.86%76.81,08315,85250.0%40.0%
42.86%77.176811,06050.0%33.3%
57.14%75.895012,61950.0%60.0%
83.33%65.579610,61050.0%100.0%
66.67%65.77939,88450.0%75.0%
50.00%66.575612,986100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.777511,135100.0%66.7%
33.33%65.785513,97850.0%25.0%
50.00%66.993611,29466.7%33.3%
33.33%66.298311,52250.0%0.0%
50.00%67.31,17514,00533.3%66.7%
60.00%55.81,28914,0180.0%75.0%
40.00%56.788912,3000.0%66.7%

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Smolder vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Shyvana matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Shyvana's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Smolder do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Shyvana with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Shyvana in the late game?

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

Smolder wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Shyvana?

The best Smolder build against Shyvana includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Shyvana?

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

Does Smolder counter Shyvana?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 83.3% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Smolder against Shyvana?

When playing Smolder against Shyvana, 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.