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

Smoldervs Vladimir

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

Smolder vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Smolder wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vladimir based on 18 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 Vladimir 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
Vladimir - 66.7% win rateVladimir(66.7%)
Smolder - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
66.7% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Smolder matchup - 33.3% win rate
Vladimir
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Vladimir Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 18
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.1
CS / min
7.0
929
DMG / min
950
12,163
Gold / game
11,888
210
Heal / min
1,075
389
DMG Mitigated / min
678
0.4
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Smolder vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vladimir's 33.3%, giving Smolder a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vladimir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vladimir leads by 1,154 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Smolder
7.0Vladimir
Smolder and Vladimir farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
929Smolder
950Vladimir
Damage output is virtually even between Smolder and Vladimir, with only 21 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
12,163Smolder
11,888Vladimir
Smolder and Vladimir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 276 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
0.1Vladimir
Both Smolder and Vladimir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
599Smolder
1,753Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,154 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Vladimir are Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin and Rapid Firecannon. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder66.7%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir33.3%
Late Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder66.7%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir33.3%

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

Best Smolder Runes Against Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Smolder rune vs VladimirPresence of Mind - best Smolder rune vs VladimirLegend: Haste - best Smolder rune vs VladimirCoup de Grace - best Smolder rune vs Vladimir
Sorcery rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs VladimirSorcery
Transcendence - best Smolder rune vs VladimirGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Smolder to press their advantage against Vladimir, 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 Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Vladimir matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vladimir's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Smolder do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Vladimir in the late game?

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

Smolder wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Vladimir?

The best Smolder build against Vladimir includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon with Swiftmarch. 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Smolder counter Vladimir?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Smolder against Vladimir?

When playing Smolder against Vladimir, 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.