Smolder - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Smoldervs Yunara

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Smolder vs Yunara is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Smolder wins with a 53.8% win rate (+7.5%) over Yunara based on 106 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 Yunara matchup.

Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord
Metabot Logo
MetaBot Desktop
Counter picks in champ select

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
Smolder - 53.8% win rate in this matchup
Smolder
53.8% WR
VS
Yunara vs Smolder matchup - 46.2% win rate
Yunara
46.2% WR

Who Wins the Smolder vs Yunara Matchup?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Yunara matchup
Winner
Smolder
Matches: 106
53.8%
Win Rate
46.2%
6.8
CS / min
6.9
1,012
DMG / min
930
12,433
Gold / game
12,875
182
Heal / min
188
426
DMG Mitigated / min
445
0.4
CC / min
0.3
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
52.5%
Late Game WR
47.5%

Smolder vs Yunara Matchup Summary

The Smolder vs Yunara matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 106 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 53.8% win rate compared to Yunara's 46.2%, giving Smolder a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Smolder dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yunara 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 Smolder leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder players can confidently pick into Yunara and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yunara 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 Yunara Laning Phase Breakdown

Yunara wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Smolder
6.9Yunara
Smolder and Yunara 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
1,012Smolder
930Yunara
Smolder heavily out-damages Yunara by 82 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yunara should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,433Smolder
12,875Yunara
Yunara earns 441 more gold per game than Smolder, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yunara slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Smolder
0.3Yunara
Both Smolder and Yunara provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
608Smolder
633Yunara
Smolder and Yunara have comparable sustain profiles, with only 25 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Smolder Build Against Yunara

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Yunara, providing the mobility and stats Smolder needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Smolder against Yunara 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 Yunara. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Smolder vs Yunara matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Smolder early game win rateSmolder55.6%
Yunara early game win rateYunara44.4%
Late Game
Smolder
52.5%
+4.9% advantage
Smolder late game win rateSmolder52.5%
Yunara late game win rateYunara47.5%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Yunara. 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), Smolder takes over with a 52.5% win rate, leading Yunara by 4.9 percentage points. Smolder scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Smolder holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Yunara players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Smolder Runes Against Yunara

Sorcery rune tree - Smolder primary runes vs YunaraSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Smolder rune vs YunaraNimbus Cloak - best Smolder rune vs YunaraCelerity - best Smolder rune vs YunaraGathering Storm - best Smolder rune vs Yunara
Inspiration rune tree - Smolder secondary runes vs YunaraInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Smolder rune vs YunaraJack Of All Trades - best Smolder rune vs Yunara
64.7% WR

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


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.

Smolder matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.65%2886.897913,46949.5%49.7%
39.43%2796.587511,84643.1%36.8%
53.59%2096.589712,47548.0%56.6%
52.98%1686.91,02113,39352.2%53.5%
51.70%1476.692312,59346.4%55.0%
55.20%1256.999613,39739.1%64.6%
47.32%1127.098513,71346.5%47.8%
46.79%1096.793812,44740.4%51.6%
53.77%1066.81,01212,43355.6%52.5%
46.53%1016.386212,36250.0%44.3%
51.00%1006.91,00413,36854.3%49.2%
55.56%816.688612,16659.4%53.1%
45.71%706.898012,31148.6%42.9%
40.30%676.81,01414,25838.9%40.8%
50.00%667.493413,15747.8%51.2%
62.30%616.71,00013,44660.0%63.4%
62.50%566.393912,25860.0%63.9%
50.00%547.01,02815,10136.4%53.5%
56.52%466.686613,07637.5%66.7%
61.36%446.687311,59337.5%75.0%
55.00%406.991812,85638.5%63.0%
37.14%356.788411,44921.4%47.6%
44.12%346.996013,15445.5%43.5%
50.00%346.71,07013,17357.1%45.0%
37.50%327.11,12911,52040.0%35.3%
48.28%296.989313,75944.4%50.0%
67.86%286.71,16913,39572.7%64.7%
65.38%267.191613,54755.6%70.6%
52.00%256.782412,77555.6%50.0%
41.67%246.91,05915,67116.7%50.0%
54.17%247.091513,33750.0%55.6%
55.00%207.51,07812,51770.0%40.0%
17.65%176.978510,78016.7%18.2%
56.25%167.095213,49416.7%80.0%
75.00%166.51,15512,06685.7%66.7%
40.00%156.973812,44540.0%40.0%
26.67%156.61,04411,9290.0%44.4%
41.67%124.75276,59644.4%33.3%
58.33%127.21,32118,7930.0%63.6%
27.27%116.987712,16533.3%25.0%
40.00%106.91,01613,78350.0%33.3%
70.00%106.01,21111,78875.0%66.7%
50.00%107.090711,84360.0%40.0%
55.56%96.06618,91560.0%50.0%
33.33%96.798612,4550.0%42.9%
66.67%96.994912,13760.0%75.0%
100.00%86.897912,095100.0%100.0%
25.00%86.791912,9240.0%33.3%
50.00%87.01,23112,95166.7%40.0%
50.00%86.996713,4390.0%80.0%
75.00%86.41,03111,28075.0%75.0%
50.00%86.51,08712,781100.0%42.9%
62.50%86.579411,40775.0%50.0%
57.14%76.494310,68960.0%50.0%
57.14%78.392511,51533.3%75.0%
71.43%77.01,04812,59350.0%80.0%
28.57%76.181210,92366.7%0.0%
16.67%66.685912,4460.0%16.7%
0.00%67.61,10915,1130.0%0.0%
66.67%67.21,05713,839100.0%60.0%
0.00%66.293512,3810.0%0.0%
50.00%66.071912,5600.0%50.0%
16.67%67.31,08814,8150.0%25.0%
66.67%66.51,1969,24250.0%100.0%
66.67%67.397712,730100.0%50.0%
0.00%56.11,13712,5920.0%0.0%
20.00%56.290713,6010.0%33.3%
40.00%57.89009,57450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.599010,64233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.779712,5560.0%75.0%
0.00%56.31,02913,2490.0%0.0%
80.00%57.81,26517,09650.0%100.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Smolder vs Yunara - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smolder do against Yunara in League of Legends?

Smolder wins the Smolder vs Yunara matchup with a 53.8% win rate compared to Yunara's 46.2%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 106 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Smolder do against Yunara in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Yunara with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Yunara in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Smolder vs Yunara matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to 47.5%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Smolder vs Yunara matchup?

Smolder wins the matchup against Yunara with a 53.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 106 games analyzed.

What is the best Smolder build against Yunara?

The best Smolder build against Yunara includes Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Yunara?

The best Smolder runes against Yunara use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Smolder vs Yunara matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Smolder counter Yunara?

Yes, Smolder has a favorable matchup against Yunara with a 53.8% win rate. Smolder strongly counters Yunara in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Smolder against Yunara?

When playing Smolder against Yunara, 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.