Smoldervs Varus
Smolder vs Varus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Smolder wins with a 50.6% win rate (+1.3%) over Varus based on 158 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the 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.
Varus(50.6%)Who Wins the Smolder vs Varus Matchup?
Smolder vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Smolder vs Varus matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 158 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 50.6% win rate compared to Varus's 49.4%, giving Smolder a 1.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Varus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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.
Best Smolder Build Against Varus
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Varus are Liandry's Torment, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Smolder an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Smolder52.9%Varus47.1%Smolder48.9%Varus51.1%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.7 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.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Varus takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Smolder by 2.3 percentage points. Varus scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but Varus 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 Varus
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Smolder maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Varus.
Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.53% | 849 | 7.0 | 984 | 13,844 | 49.4% | 51.3% | |
| 49.45% | 641 | 7.1 | 1,011 | 13,721 | 48.8% | 50.0% | |
| 49.45% | 633 | 6.7 | 999 | 14,165 | 53.2% | 47.2% | |
| 47.18% | 496 | 7.0 | 980 | 13,782 | 48.9% | 45.8% | |
| 51.44% | 383 | 7.1 | 1,046 | 14,087 | 45.7% | 55.7% | |
| 48.53% | 340 | 6.9 | 977 | 13,586 | 47.3% | 49.5% | |
| 52.40% | 313 | 7.0 | 1,020 | 13,705 | 45.2% | 57.9% | |
| 44.21% | 285 | 6.7 | 928 | 13,539 | 51.3% | 39.5% | |
| 49.24% | 262 | 7.1 | 990 | 13,437 | 47.5% | 50.7% | |
| 51.98% | 252 | 7.0 | 1,079 | 14,722 | 46.3% | 56.3% | |
| 50.42% | 240 | 7.2 | 1,025 | 13,987 | 57.3% | 44.6% | |
| 51.03% | 194 | 7.1 | 1,007 | 13,874 | 54.8% | 48.2% | |
| 54.50% | 189 | 6.9 | 967 | 13,684 | 58.4% | 51.8% | |
| 48.65% | 185 | 6.9 | 1,005 | 13,679 | 44.4% | 51.9% | |
| 49.70% | 167 | 7.2 | 951 | 13,803 | 50.0% | 49.5% | |
| 50.63% | 158 | 6.8 | 942 | 13,262 | 52.9% | 48.9% | |
| 48.99% | 149 | 6.8 | 999 | 13,945 | 56.7% | 42.7% | |
| 49.23% | 130 | 7.7 | 995 | 13,573 | 50.9% | 47.9% | |
| 46.15% | 104 | 6.8 | 1,083 | 13,282 | 34.0% | 58.8% | |
| 50.98% | 102 | 6.9 | 973 | 13,707 | 45.7% | 53.7% | |
| 49.02% | 102 | 7.3 | 1,143 | 14,910 | 56.4% | 44.4% | |
| 49.00% | 100 | 7.3 | 957 | 12,736 | 49.1% | 48.9% | |
| 40.86% | 93 | 6.9 | 913 | 13,070 | 31.3% | 51.1% | |
| 48.89% | 90 | 6.9 | 935 | 13,566 | 34.3% | 58.2% | |
| 58.44% | 77 | 7.2 | 1,087 | 14,100 | 54.5% | 61.4% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 7.4 | 1,162 | 14,522 | 55.6% | 52.6% | |
| 59.38% | 64 | 7.1 | 1,071 | 15,673 | 55.6% | 60.9% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 6.9 | 1,103 | 15,093 | 65.2% | 40.0% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 7.0 | 1,046 | 14,478 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 6.8 | 804 | 13,337 | 40.0% | 42.3% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 6.4 | 831 | 11,006 | 26.1% | 55.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 7.4 | 991 | 13,360 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 7.3 | 897 | 13,323 | 53.3% | 66.7% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.9 | 1,125 | 15,461 | 50.0% | 68.4% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 7.7 | 1,026 | 12,572 | 53.9% | 58.3% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 6.9 | 1,156 | 13,441 | 57.1% | 31.3% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 6.8 | 808 | 11,847 | 44.4% | 23.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 944 | 13,967 | 28.6% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 855 | 14,150 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.2 | 851 | 13,526 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 6.8 | 822 | 13,002 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.8 | 920 | 11,706 | 40.0% | 85.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.6 | 954 | 12,406 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.2 | 1,044 | 13,051 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 7.2 | 938 | 11,120 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 868 | 13,600 | 25.0% | 58.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.5 | 1,118 | 14,487 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.0 | 878 | 12,657 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.7 | 1,189 | 13,460 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.9 | 869 | 14,157 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.6 | 973 | 14,216 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.4 | 997 | 13,955 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.3 | 930 | 12,037 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.3 | 924 | 13,968 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.0 | 828 | 12,960 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.7 | 1,344 | 15,497 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.4 | 969 | 13,449 | 20.0% | 85.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 935 | 13,797 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.1 | 817 | 14,075 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.7 | 992 | 15,173 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 930 | 12,375 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 7.1 | 938 | 12,639 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 7.2 | 772 | 12,916 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 8.1 | 1,196 | 15,254 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.4 | 1,344 | 14,673 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.8 | 1,076 | 13,801 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 871 | 11,563 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,008 | 13,942 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 790 | 11,797 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 959 | 8,922 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 1,075 | 14,341 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,236 | 14,620 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.2 | 1,094 | 13,649 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.1 | 935 | 12,141 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 7.0 | 827 | 12,304 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.2 | 1,682 | 18,903 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 693 | 12,111 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.1 | 1,456 | 16,374 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 963 | 14,637 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.3 | 1,279 | 14,176 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.5 | 1,250 | 15,739 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.8 | 935 | 12,935 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 576 | 9,761 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 923 | 13,172 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.9 | 939 | 12,700 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 1,384 | 10,404 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 1,168 | 13,336 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,397 | 14,676 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,258 | 14,448 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,046 | 12,670 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.7 | 1,221 | 14,816 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 604 | 9,719 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 736 | 11,630 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 848 | 11,986 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 817 | 14,519 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 814 | 13,337 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 750 | 9,839 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 989 | 16,027 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,048 | 12,597 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,166 | 14,967 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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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 50.6% win rate compared to Varus's 49.4%, a 1.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 158 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Smolder do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Varus with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. 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, Varus takes over the Smolder vs Varus matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. Varus 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 50.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 1.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 158 games analyzed.
What is the best Smolder build against Varus?
The best Smolder build against Varus includes Liandry's Torment, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 59.3% 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 50.6% win rate. Smolder slightly edges out Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 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.