Smoldervs Yasuo
Smolder vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Yasuo wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Smolder based on 14 games. Smolder wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Yasuo 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 Yasuo Matchup?
Smolder vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
The Smolder vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Smolder's 42.9%, giving Yasuo a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown
Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Smolder Build Against Yasuo
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Yasuo are Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Yasuo matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Smolder60.0%
Yasuo40.0%Smolder33.3%Yasuo66.7%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Smolder must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Yasuo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yasuo survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Smolder Runes Against Yasuo
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Smolder the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.79% | 152 | 6.5 | 886 | 12,033 | 44.4% | 38.2% | |
| 55.28% | 123 | 6.7 | 993 | 12,914 | 48.9% | 59.2% | |
| 56.44% | 101 | 6.5 | 882 | 12,420 | 55.6% | 56.9% | |
| 50.57% | 87 | 6.8 | 991 | 13,031 | 48.6% | 52.0% | |
| 47.69% | 65 | 6.5 | 998 | 13,841 | 38.9% | 51.1% | |
| 33.93% | 56 | 6.8 | 845 | 11,802 | 29.2% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 6.8 | 958 | 13,204 | 45.0% | 46.9% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 7.1 | 1,000 | 13,868 | 53.3% | 42.4% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 6.8 | 969 | 11,756 | 42.1% | 59.3% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 6.9 | 984 | 11,938 | 59.1% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 6.6 | 868 | 12,646 | 46.7% | 52.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.3 | 927 | 12,731 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 6.7 | 1,037 | 15,167 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.6 | 891 | 11,541 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 7.6 | 916 | 13,478 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 7.1 | 1,017 | 15,361 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 7.0 | 995 | 13,967 | 33.3% | 38.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.9 | 940 | 13,116 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 6.6 | 971 | 11,847 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.7 | 788 | 11,363 | 28.6% | 73.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 7.1 | 1,163 | 14,182 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.0 | 976 | 10,954 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.7 | 917 | 13,146 | 0.0% | 70.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.9 | 742 | 11,061 | 37.5% | 71.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.8 | 837 | 13,383 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.0 | 996 | 11,751 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 878 | 14,148 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.3 | 947 | 16,006 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,206 | 14,108 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.1 | 970 | 14,743 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 535 | 7,111 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 1,151 | 11,908 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,010 | 10,295 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.1 | 818 | 14,367 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,012 | 14,048 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 922 | 9,759 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 793 | 12,080 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,512 | 11,328 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 954 | 12,172 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,221 | 18,773 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 713 | 8,919 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,046 | 14,420 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,254 | 17,036 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 894 | 10,327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 907 | 11,749 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 876 | 12,741 | 0.0% | 66.7% |
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Smolder vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Smolder do against Yasuo in League of Legends?
Yasuo wins the Smolder vs Yasuo matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Smolder's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Smolder do against Yasuo in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Yasuo with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Yasuo in the late game?
In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Smolder vs Yasuo matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Smolder vs Yasuo matchup?
Yasuo wins the matchup against Smolder with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Smolder build against Yasuo?
The best Smolder build against Yasuo includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver 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 Yasuo?
The best Smolder runes against Yasuo use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Smolder vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Smolder counter Yasuo?
No, Smolder struggles against Yasuo with only a 42.9% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.
How do I play Smolder against Yasuo?
When playing Smolder against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yasuo has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.