
- Win Rate
- 52.1%
- Pick Rate
- 3.4%
- Ban Rate
- 2.5%
Smolder ADC Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 6,830
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 21, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Smolder Good in Patch 26.20?
Yes — Smolder is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Bot in Patch 26.20. Smolder's 52.1% win rate ranks #5 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #10. That is up 2.1 points from Patch 26.19. Smolder is banned in 2.5% of games and present (picked or banned) in 9.4%.
- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 52.1%#5 of 30 Bot
- Pick Rate
- 3.4%#10 of 30 Bot
- Ban Rate
- 2.5%
- Win rate change
- +2.1vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Bot)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Smolder →
Smolder Roles
Smolder goes Bot in 90% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Smolder Changes
Quick overview of Smolder's optimal setup in League of Legends. Smolder's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, using Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity for maximum effectiveness. Smolder performs well against Ezreal, Jhin, Xayah but struggles against Tristana, Twitch, Jinx.
Smolder Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Smolder stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- CS: better than 95% of champions
- Damage to champions: better than 95% of champions
Weaknesses
- Vision score: below 91% of champions
- Crowd control: below 82% of champions
- Damage mitigated: below 80% of champions
Smolder ranks in the 26.7 percentile for early game strength, 93.3 percentile for late game scaling, 25.6 percentile for objective control, 47.5 percentile for support strength, 80.0 percentile for creep farming, and 83.3 percentile for damage output.
Smolder demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 20.0% decrease from Iron to GM tiers. This pattern suggests that Smolder may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Smolder achieves a 20.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in GM. This trend often indicates that Smolder's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (20.0%), Bronze (46.7%), Silver (61.2%), Gold (49.0%), Platinum (60.3%)) suggests that while Smolder can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Smolder's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Smolder is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Smolder, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Smolder at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Smolder Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Smolder matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

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 56.00% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.69% in 15 minute games. Understanding Smolder Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Smolder Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Smolder good in Patch 26.20?
Yes. Smolder is S tier as Bot in Patch 26.20 with a 52.1% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #5 of 30 Bot champions.
What lane is Smolder played in?
Mostly Bot (90% of ranked games), also Mid (7%).
How often is Smolder banned?
Smolder is banned in 2.5% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 9.4%.
What is Smolder good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Smolder stands out for CS (95/100), Damage to champions (95/100).
Which champions are similar to Smolder?
Champions that play like Smolder: Janna, Anivia, Singed.







