Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
6.2%

Smoldervs Vayne

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 54.6% win rate (+9.3%) over Vayne based on 227 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 Vayne 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
Vayne - 54.6% win rateVayne(54.6%)
Smolder - 54.6% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
54.6% WR
VS
Vayne vs Smolder matchup - 45.4% win rate
Vayne
45.4% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Vayne Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 227
54.6%
Win Rate
45.4%
7.0
CS / min
6.4
1,013
DMG / min
960
14,121
Gold / game
14,254
191
Heal / min
243
409
DMG Mitigated / min
537
0.4
CC / min
0.4
53.1%
Early Game WR
46.9%
55.8%
Late Game WR
44.2%

Smolder vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 227 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 54.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 45.4%, giving Smolder a 9.3 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vayne leads by 180 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Smolder
6.4Vayne
Smolder edges out Vayne by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
1,013Smolder
960Vayne
Smolder deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Vayne. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vayne choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Smolder's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,121Smolder
14,254Vayne
Smolder and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 133 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
0.4Vayne
Both Smolder and Vayne 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
600Smolder
780Vayne
Vayne vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 180 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne 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 Vayne

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Vayne are Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin and Rapid Firecannon. 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 Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
53.1%
+6.1% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder53.1%
Vayne early game win rateVayne46.9%
Late Game
Smolder
55.8%
+11.6% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder55.8%
Vayne late game win rateVayne44.2%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.1% win rate — a 6.1 percentage point lead over Vayne. 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 55.8% win rate — 11.6 points above Vayne. 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. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs VaynePresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Smolder rune vs VayneCut Down - best Smolder rune vs Vayne
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs VayneInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Smolder rune vs VayneMagical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs Vayne
60.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Vayne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Vayne matchup with a 54.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 45.4%, a 9.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 227 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Vayne with a 53.1% win rate versus 46.9%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Vayne matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to 44.2%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Vayne matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Vayne with a 54.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 227 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Vayne?

The best Smolder build against Vayne includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Smolder runes against Vayne?

The best Smolder runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.7% win rate in the Smolder vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Vayne?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 54.6% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Smolder against Vayne?

When playing Smolder against Vayne, 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.