Smoldervs Varus
Smolder vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Smolder wins with a 70.4% win rate (+40.7%) over Varus based on 27 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 Varus 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.
Who Wins the Smolder vs Varus Matchup?
Smolder vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Smolder vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 70.4% win rate compared to Varus's 29.6%, giving Smolder a 40.7 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Smolder62.5%
Varus37.5%Smolder73.7%Varus26.3%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Varus. 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 73.7% win rate — 47.4 points above Varus. 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. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Smolder Runes Against Varus
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.73% | 187 | 6.7 | 852 | 12,563 | 45.7% | 52.8% | |
| 49.35% | 154 | 6.6 | 902 | 13,004 | 43.1% | 53.1% | |
| 45.00% | 140 | 6.5 | 901 | 13,476 | 45.2% | 44.9% | |
| 45.99% | 137 | 6.8 | 884 | 12,814 | 41.4% | 49.4% | |
| 51.33% | 113 | 6.9 | 983 | 13,549 | 59.2% | 45.3% | |
| 49.47% | 95 | 7.1 | 1,082 | 14,506 | 42.9% | 54.7% | |
| 57.30% | 89 | 6.8 | 1,031 | 13,649 | 64.5% | 53.5% | |
| 52.94% | 85 | 6.7 | 1,003 | 13,475 | 47.1% | 56.9% | |
| 57.75% | 71 | 6.9 | 1,022 | 13,715 | 62.1% | 54.8% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 6.4 | 861 | 12,112 | 40.7% | 62.5% | |
| 61.40% | 57 | 6.5 | 877 | 13,201 | 77.3% | 51.4% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 6.3 | 889 | 12,683 | 47.6% | 57.6% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 7.0 | 959 | 12,865 | 54.5% | 40.6% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 6.8 | 848 | 13,387 | 53.3% | 51.4% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.7 | 839 | 11,096 | 53.9% | 40.9% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 6.7 | 920 | 13,115 | 45.5% | 36.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 7.2 | 930 | 13,259 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.7 | 943 | 13,346 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 7.6 | 1,011 | 13,919 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 6.5 | 976 | 14,862 | 62.5% | 73.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 7.1 | 935 | 14,819 | 57.1% | 52.6% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.6 | 900 | 11,323 | 41.7% | 45.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.7 | 863 | 11,150 | 27.3% | 63.6% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 7.6 | 971 | 14,582 | 37.5% | 35.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.7 | 972 | 13,149 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.6 | 866 | 12,518 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.9 | 772 | 12,770 | 12.5% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.5 | 849 | 12,976 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.1 | 1,037 | 14,771 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,444 | 15,483 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,091 | 13,282 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.4 | 693 | 9,543 | 14.3% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.0 | 1,008 | 15,059 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 762 | 10,517 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,090 | 13,064 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 1,155 | 15,987 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.8 | 789 | 9,084 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 946 | 12,967 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.6 | 1,166 | 17,915 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.1 | 885 | 11,074 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 695 | 14,523 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 654 | 9,984 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 891 | 11,398 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,056 | 12,437 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,348 | 12,737 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 993 | 13,388 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,113 | 14,577 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Smolder vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Smolder do against Varus in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Smolder vs Varus matchup with a 70.4% win rate compared to Varus's 29.6%, a 40.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Smolder do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Varus with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Varus matchup with a 73.7% win rate compared to 26.3%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Smolder vs Varus matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Varus with a 70.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 40.7 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.
What is the best Smolder build against Varus?
The best Smolder build against Varus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Smolder runes against Varus?
The best Smolder runes against Varus use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Smolder counter Varus?
Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 70.4% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Smolder against Varus?
When playing Smolder against Varus, 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.