
- Win Rate
- 51.0%
- Pick Rate
- 3.3%
- Ban Rate
- 2.6%
Smolder ADC Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 4,308
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 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 51.0% win rate ranks #7 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #10. That is up 1.0 points from Patch 26.19. Smolder is banned in 2.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 10.0%.
- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 51.0%#7 of 30 Bot
- Pick Rate
- 3.3%#10 of 30 Bot
- Ban Rate
- 2.6%
- Win rate change
- +1.0vs 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 89% 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 Kalista, Samira, Ashe but struggles against Kaisa, KogMaw, Jhin.
Smolder Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Smolder stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- CS: better than 93% of champions
- Damage to champions: better than 93% of champions
Weaknesses
- Vision score: below 94% of champions
- Damage mitigated: below 82% of champions
- Crowd control: below 82% of champions
Smolder ranks in the 37.5 percentile for early game strength, 81.3 percentile for late game scaling, 19.8 percentile for objective control, 46.9 percentile for support strength, 75.0 percentile for creep farming, and 75.0 percentile for damage output.
Smolder exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Smolder's performance shows a 5.7% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Smolder rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (44.3% win rate), players may struggle to execute Smolder's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Master (50.0% win rate), Smolder's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Smolder has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Smolder should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (44.3%), Bronze (51.6%), Silver (47.1%), Gold (50.7%), Platinum (54.1%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Smolder's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Smolder an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
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 64.71% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 42.01% in 25 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 51.0% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #7 of 30 Bot champions.
What lane is Smolder played in?
Mostly Bot (89% of ranked games), also Mid (8%).
How often is Smolder banned?
Smolder is banned in 2.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 10.0%.
What is Smolder good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Smolder stands out for CS (93/100), Damage to champions (93/100).
Which champions are similar to Smolder?
Champions that play like Smolder: Janna, Anivia, Singed.







