- Win Rate
- 0%
- Pick Rate
- 0%
- Ban Rate
- 2.5%
Smolder Support Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Matches
- 382,830
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 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?
That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Smolder is banned in 2.5% of games and present (picked or banned) in 9.9%.
- Tier
- —
- Win Rate
- —
- Pick Rate
- —%
- Ban Rate
- 2.5%
- Win rate change
- +0.3vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Support)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Smolder →
Smolder Roles
Smolder goes Bot in 88% 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 core items, using optimal runes for maximum effectiveness. Smolder performs well against certain champions but struggles against key counters.
Smolder Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Smolder stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to champions: better than 94% of champions
- CS: better than 93% of champions
Weaknesses
- Vision score: below 94% of champions
- Crowd control: below 82% of champions
- Damage mitigated: below 80% of champions
Smolder ranks in the 0.0 percentile for early game strength, 0.0 percentile for late game scaling, 0.0 percentile for objective control, 0.0 percentile for support strength, 0.0 percentile for creep farming, and 0.0 percentile for damage output.
Smolder demonstrates varying performance across different skill levels in League of Legends. Champion mastery and understanding of game fundamentals significantly impact Smolder's effectiveness. Players who invest time learning Smolder's mechanics, optimal trading patterns, and power spikes will see improved performance. Success with Smolder requires understanding both the champion's kit and how to execute it properly in different matchups. Lower-ranked players may struggle initially but can improve their win rate through practice and game knowledge. Higher-ranked players who have mastered Smolder's mechanics tend to utilize the champion more effectively. The champion's skill ceiling allows experienced players to maximize potential through superior decision-making, mechanical execution, and game sense. To succeed with Smolder, focus on mastering ability combos, understanding matchup-specific strategies, and developing strong macro play alongside micro-mechanical skills.
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
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Is Smolder Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
What lane is Smolder played in?
Mostly Bot (88% of ranked games), also Mid (8%).
How often is Smolder banned?
Smolder is banned in 2.5% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 9.9%.
What is Smolder good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Smolder stands out for Damage to champions (94/100), CS (93/100).