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

Smoldervs Sivir

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

Smolder vs Sivir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sivir wins with a 54.7% win rate (+9.4%) over Smolder based on 128 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while Sivir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Sivir 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
Sivir - 45.3% win rateSivir(45.3%)
Smolder - 45.3% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
45.3% WR
VS
Sivir vs Smolder matchup - 54.7% win rate
Sivir
54.7% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Sivir Matchup?

Sivir wins the Smolder vs Sivir matchup
Winner
Sivir
Matches: 128
45.3%
Win Rate
54.7%
7.3
CS / min
7.8
955
DMG / min
968
13,731
Gold / game
14,856
208
Heal / min
209
437
DMG Mitigated / min
453
0.4
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.6%
Late Game WR
59.4%

Smolder vs Sivir Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Sivir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 128 recent matches analyzed, Sivir wins with a 54.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 45.3%, giving Sivir a 9.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Sivir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Sivir reaches their power spikes, while Sivir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Smolder leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sivir has a strong advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sivir overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Smolder vs Sivir Laning Phase Breakdown

Sivir wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Smolder
7.8Sivir
Sivir edges out Smolder by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sivir.
Damage
955Smolder
968Sivir
Damage output is virtually even between Smolder and Sivir, with only 13 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,731Smolder
14,856Sivir
Sivir generates a commanding 1,124 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Sivir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Smolder should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.1Sivir
Smolder provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sivir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Smolder coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
645Smolder
663Sivir
Smolder and Sivir have comparable sustain profiles, with only 18 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Sivir early game win rateSivir50.0%
Late Game
Sivir
59.4%
+18.8% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder40.6%
Sivir late game win rateSivir59.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Smolder and Sivir, 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.

Sivir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.4% win rate — 18.8 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Sivir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but Sivir gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Smolder Runes Against Sivir

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs SivirPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs SivirPresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs SivirLegend: Bloodline - best Smolder rune vs SivirCut Down - best Smolder rune vs Sivir
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs SivirInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Smolder rune vs SivirMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Sivir
58.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Smolder the best tools to compete against Sivir in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Sivir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Sivir in League of Legends?

Sivir wins the Smolder vs Sivir matchup with a 54.7% win rate compared to Smolder's 45.3%, a 9.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 128 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Sivir in the early game?

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

In the late game, Sivir takes over the Smolder vs Sivir matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to 40.6%. Sivir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Sivir matchup?

Sivir wins the matchup against Smolder with a 54.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.4 percentage point advantage means Sivir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 128 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Sivir?

The best Smolder build against Sivir includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Smolder runes against Sivir?

The best Smolder runes against Sivir use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Smolder vs Sivir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Sivir?

No, Smolder struggles against Sivir with only a 45.3% win rate. Sivir has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sivir's lead.

How do I play Smolder against Sivir?

When playing Smolder against Sivir, play cautiously and avoid Sivir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sivir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.