Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Smolder

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Syndra wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Smolder based on 16 games. Syndra wins the early laning phase while Smolder scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Smolder matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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 - 56.3% win rateSmolder(56.3%)
Syndra - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
56.3% WR
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Smolder vs Syndra matchup - 43.8% win rate
Smolder
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Smolder Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 16
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
7.7
CS / min
7.5
962
DMG / min
850
15,264
Gold / game
13,446
96
Heal / min
159
410
DMG Mitigated / min
383
1.4
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
36.4%
Late Game WR
63.6%

Syndra vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Smolder's 43.8%, giving Syndra a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Syndra controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Syndra needs to press advantages before Smolder reaches their power spikes, while Smolder should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.7Syndra
7.5Smolder
Syndra and Smolder farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
962Syndra
850Smolder
Syndra heavily out-damages Smolder by 112 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Smolder should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,264Syndra
13,446Smolder
Syndra generates a commanding 1,817 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Smolder should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Syndra
0.3Smolder
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Smolder, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra 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
506Syndra
542Smolder
Syndra and Smolder have comparable sustain profiles, with only 36 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Syndra Build Against Smolder

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Smolder are Luden's Echo, Cosmic Drive and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra 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 Syndra vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra100.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder0.0%
Late Game
Smolder
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra36.4%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder63.6%

Syndra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Syndra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Syndra. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Syndra must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Smolder reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Smolder survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Syndra Runes Against Smolder

Sorcery rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs SmolderSorcery
Summon Aery - best Syndra rune vs SmolderManaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs SmolderTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs SmolderScorch - best Syndra rune vs Smolder
Inspiration rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs SmolderInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs SmolderCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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Syndra vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Smolder matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Smolder's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Smolder with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Syndra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Smolder takes over the Syndra vs Smolder matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Smolder matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Smolder with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Smolder?

The best Syndra build against Smolder includes Luden's Echo, Cosmic Drive, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Syndra runes against Smolder?

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

Does Syndra counter Smolder?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 56.3% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Syndra against Smolder?

When playing Syndra 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.