Smolder the Fiery Fledgling
Hidden amongst the craggy cliffs of the Noxian frontier, under the watchful eyes of his mother, a young dragon is learning what it means to be heir to the Camavoran imperial dragon lineage. Playful and eager to grow up, Smolder looks for any excuse to practice his burgeoning abilities. Though he's still a fledgling, his skills are nothing to sneeze at, easily setting fire to anything that burns.
Dragon Practice
Hitting champions with Abilities and killing enemies with Super Scorcher Breath grants a stack of Dragon Practice. Stacks increase the damage of Smolders basic Abilities.
Super Scorcher Breath
Smolder breathes fire on an enemy. As he gains more stacks, this ability becomes more powerful.
Cost:- 25
Cooldown:- 6/
- 5/
- 5/
- 4/
- 4
Range:- 550
Achooo!
Smolder lets out an adorable flaming sneeze that explodes when hitting enemy champions.
Cost:- 50/
- 55/
- 60/
- 65/
- 70
Cooldown:- 14/
- 13/
- 12/
- 11/
- 10
Range:- 1500
Flap, Flap, Flap
Smolder takes flight ignoring terrain and bombarding the lowest health enemy.
Cost:- 65
Cooldown:- 24/
- 22/
- 20/
- 18/
- 16
Range:- 700
MMOOOMMMM!
Smolder calls his mom to breath fire from above, dealing extra damage and slowing enemies in the center of her fire.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 110/
- 100
Range:- 4200
- Marksman,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Smolder Changes
Quick overview of Smolder's optimal setup in League of Legends. Smolder's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, using Arcane Comet, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity for maximum effectiveness. Smolder performs well against Xayah, Yunara, Draven but struggles against Twitch, Nilah, MissFortune.
- Smolder's Top Build
- Smolder's Best Runes
- Smolder's Top Matchups
- Smolder's Counters
Smolder's base statistics in League of Legends. Smolder has 575 base health, 60 attack damage, 24 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Smolder's stats is crucial for maximizing Smolder's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Smolder's stats against other champions to see how Smolder ranks.
AP:0
AD:60(2.3 per level)
AS:0(4 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(40 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Health:575(100 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.6 per level)
Armor:24(4.7 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Smolder Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Smolder Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.89% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 50.00% in 15 minute games. Understanding Smolder Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Smolder's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 74.4%, Late Game: 75.6%, Objective Control: 40.7%, Supportive Strength: 21.9%, Creep Farming: 95.9%, Damage: 97.1%. These percentile rankings show how Smolder compares to other champions in each category.
Smolder maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (51.6%) to Diamond (51.6%). This stability, with only a 0.0% variance, indicates that Smolder has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Smolder's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (51.6%), Bronze (51.4%), Silver (51.1%), Gold (50.5%), Platinum (52.2%)) shows that Smolder provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Smolder a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Smolder's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Smolder knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Smolder
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.36%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Xayah and Yunara
- Optimal rune setup achieves 81.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Twitch (47.2% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Smolder into favorable matchups like Xayah where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Inspiration rune setup for a $81.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Smolder Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Smolder in League of Legends?
Smolder is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Smolder ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Smolder's win rate?
Smolder has a 51.36% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Smolder's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Smolder?
Champions similar to Smolder include Neeko, Vex, and Samira. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Smolder in League of Legends.
How does Smolder perform during different match durations?
Smolder's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Smolder's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Smolder's performance at different game lengths.