Soraka - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Sorakavs Smolder

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Soraka vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Soraka wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Smolder based on 5 games. Soraka holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Smolder matchup.

Soraka Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Smolder - 60.0% win rateSmolder(60.0%)
Soraka - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Soraka
60.0% WR
VS
Smolder vs Soraka matchup - 40.0% win rate
Smolder
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Soraka vs Smolder Matchup?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Soraka
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.4
CS / min
4.6
254
DMG / min
773
9,226
Gold / game
9,992
933
Heal / min
138
416
DMG Mitigated / min
335
1.3
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Soraka vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Soraka vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Soraka wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 40.0%, giving Soraka a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Soraka dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Smolder leads by 519 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Soraka players can confidently pick into Smolder and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Smolder away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Soraka vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Soraka in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.4Soraka
4.6Smolder
Smolder significantly out-farms Soraka by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Soraka players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
254Soraka
773Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages Soraka by 519 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Soraka should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,226Soraka
9,992Smolder
Smolder earns 766 more gold per game than Soraka, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Smolder slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Soraka
0.4Smolder
Soraka brings significantly more crowd control than Smolder, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Soraka far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Smolder should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,349Soraka
473Smolder
Soraka vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 876 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Soraka can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Soraka Build Against Smolder

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Smolder are Rod of Ages, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. This combination gives Soraka an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Soraka vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Soraka
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Soraka early game win rateSoraka50.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Late Game
Soraka
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Soraka late game win rateSoraka66.7%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Soraka and Smolder, with Soraka holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Soraka is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Soraka, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Soraka holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Soraka Runes Against Smolder

Sorcery rune tree - Soraka primary runes vs SmolderSorcery
Summon Aery - best Soraka rune vs SmolderAxiom Arcanist - best Soraka rune vs SmolderTranscendence - best Soraka rune vs SmolderScorch - best Soraka rune vs Smolder
Resolve rune tree - Soraka secondary runes vs SmolderResolve
Bone Plating - best Soraka rune vs SmolderRevitalize - best Soraka rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Soraka to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Soraka's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Soraka matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.16%4320.91927,96449.8%52.5%
46.80%3440.91957,73145.8%47.7%
56.45%3100.91808,38248.7%61.1%
55.21%2880.92028,17249.2%59.5%
51.87%2680.82047,93249.3%54.5%
46.83%2050.92027,85749.0%44.7%
50.00%1880.91968,41250.7%49.6%
42.62%1830.92047,98241.0%43.8%
51.91%1830.92128,00650.0%53.5%
46.37%1790.92078,18146.7%46.1%
49.68%1570.91937,87544.6%54.2%
55.10%1470.91708,27763.5%48.8%
56.06%1320.91918,23060.4%53.2%
46.51%1290.92578,00241.4%50.7%
50.00%1280.81758,05952.6%47.9%
46.83%1260.81868,30842.2%49.4%
53.66%1230.92068,21951.7%55.4%
52.94%1190.81817,72850.0%55.7%
52.99%1170.92088,76439.0%60.5%
52.88%1040.92297,96151.0%54.7%
52.43%1031.02238,31951.1%53.5%
58.33%960.92288,51747.1%64.5%
46.07%890.91928,45138.2%50.9%
50.59%850.91838,61237.0%56.9%
60.00%751.02048,00462.2%57.9%
52.70%740.81918,58266.7%44.7%
43.66%710.82088,47141.9%45.0%
48.57%700.92027,61543.2%54.5%
41.54%650.82267,90552.8%27.6%
62.90%620.91827,83471.0%54.8%
59.32%591.02128,74957.9%60.0%
59.62%520.82098,09748.0%70.4%
53.19%471.52239,08071.4%45.5%
48.78%411.02258,19557.1%40.0%
65.71%350.82077,73066.7%64.7%
38.71%311.62097,65431.6%50.0%
60.00%300.92198,47661.5%58.8%
36.67%301.11978,49433.3%38.9%
59.26%270.91897,80855.6%61.1%
44.44%270.82178,87741.7%46.7%
37.50%241.52468,14940.0%35.7%
45.45%220.92318,49036.4%54.5%
38.10%210.92408,58928.6%42.9%
65.00%200.81788,82262.5%66.7%
75.00%200.81799,46280.0%73.3%
55.56%180.91987,81937.5%70.0%
38.46%130.92448,13142.9%33.3%
38.46%131.52257,73342.9%33.3%
61.54%130.82077,90350.0%71.4%
23.08%131.22327,59642.9%0.0%
66.67%120.91949,91850.0%70.0%
83.33%121.42878,97066.7%100.0%
54.55%110.81928,681100.0%44.4%
54.55%110.91796,87842.9%75.0%
45.45%111.32479,90460.0%33.3%
70.00%102.73244,90570.0%0.0%
60.00%100.81807,23866.7%50.0%
66.67%91.82188,27775.0%60.0%
50.00%80.82058,75233.3%60.0%
57.14%70.92178,60866.7%50.0%
42.86%71.72879,0260.0%60.0%
42.86%72.04219,24350.0%33.3%
71.43%70.82088,541100.0%50.0%
66.67%60.82367,17750.0%100.0%
33.33%62.42496,92750.0%0.0%
66.67%63.044910,4920.0%66.7%
16.67%61.52398,8170.0%33.3%
33.33%63.03099,2060.0%33.3%
66.67%63.33109,82150.0%100.0%
40.00%51.02158,03466.7%0.0%
20.00%53.52207,57050.0%0.0%
80.00%51.92659,701100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.71936,41466.7%0.0%
60.00%53.42549,22650.0%66.7%
60.00%51.62688,341100.0%0.0%
40.00%50.61807,07350.0%33.3%
40.00%53.836812,3830.0%50.0%

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Soraka vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Soraka do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Smolder matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Soraka do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Soraka has the advantage against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Soraka players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Soraka do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Soraka takes over the Soraka vs Smolder matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Soraka scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Soraka vs Smolder matchup?

Soraka wins the matchup against Smolder with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Soraka is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Soraka build against Smolder?

The best Soraka build against Smolder includes Rod of Ages, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Soraka runes against Smolder?

The best Soraka runes against Smolder use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Soraka vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Soraka counter Smolder?

Yes, Soraka has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 60.0% win rate. Soraka strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Soraka against Smolder?

When playing Soraka against Smolder, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.