- Win Rate
- 0%
- Pick Rate
- 0%
- Ban Rate
- 2.5%
Smolder How to Play: Tips & Power Spikes
- Patch
- 26.20
- Matches
- 382,830
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
How to play Smolder in Patch 26.20, built from ranked games: power spikes, the lane plan, how leads convert, and the habits that separate Smolder wins from losses.
Smolder Mid and Late Game
What Smolder does better or worse than other champions after laning, from this patch's ranked games — percentiles where 100 is the highest of every champion.
Play to these strengths
- Smolder is a main damage source (94/100): stay alive and in range for the whole fight rather than diving first.
- Smolder farms well (percentile 93): keep catching side waves between fights.
Mistakes to avoid
- Vision is a weak spot (6/100): buy Control Wards and sweep before you face-check.
Playing Smolder
- Smolder has a vulnerable early game. Focus on passive stacking and staying alive to become a strong dragon later!
- Smolder relies on his team to keep him safe. Try to find allies who can help you against enemy threats.
- Smolder can do a lot of damage to areas of enemies. Look for attack opportunities where the enemies are close together.
Playing Against Smolder
- Smolder relies on his team for safety. Attack him when his team can't save him.
- Don't group up when facing Smolder!
- Smolder is very vulnerable in the early stages. Try to take advantage of his weakness before he can learn how to be a dragon!
- Smolders flight can be interrupted by hard CC and impacted by slows.
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How to Play Smolder FAQ - Patch 26.20
How do you play Smolder Support?
From this patch's ranked data, Smolder wins by playing to these strengths: survive and deal damage in teamfights; keep farming side waves.