Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Udyrvs Smolder

DFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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

Udyr Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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%)
Udyr - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
60.0% WR
VS
Smolder vs Udyr matchup - 40.0% win rate
Smolder
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Smolder Matchup?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Udyr
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.0
CS / min
7.1
868
DMG / min
1,256
13,710
Gold / game
15,269
400
Heal / min
193
1,788
DMG Mitigated / min
490
0.9
CC / min
0.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Udyr vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Udyr vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 40.0%, giving Udyr a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Udyr outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder needs to press advantages before Udyr reaches their power spikes, while Udyr should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Udyr leads by 1,505 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr 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.

Udyr vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Udyr in League of Legends

Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, 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
7.0Udyr
7.1Smolder
Udyr and Smolder farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
868Udyr
1,256Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages Udyr by 387 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Udyr 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
13,710Udyr
15,269Smolder
Smolder generates a commanding 1,559 more gold per game than Udyr. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Udyr should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Udyr
0.4Smolder
Udyr provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Smolder, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Udyr coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,188Udyr
683Smolder
Udyr vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,505 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Udyr 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 Udyr Build Against Smolder

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Udyr needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Udyr against Smolder are Winter's Approach, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. This combination gives Udyr an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Udyr vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Smolder
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr33.3%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder66.7%
Late Game
Udyr
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr100.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder0.0%

Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Udyr. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Udyr is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Udyr, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Smolder must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Udyr reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Udyr 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 Udyr Runes Against Smolder

Precision rune tree - Udyr primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Press the Attack - best Udyr rune vs SmolderPresence of Mind - best Udyr rune vs SmolderLegend: Alacrity - best Udyr rune vs SmolderCoup de Grace - best Udyr rune vs Smolder
Sorcery rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs SmolderSorcery
Celerity - best Udyr rune vs SmolderManaflow Band - best Udyr rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

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


Udyr matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Udyr'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 Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Udyr 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
44.00%1751.467512,52744.4%43.7%
52.12%1651.366312,12051.9%52.4%
55.63%1511.472213,94950.9%58.2%
53.52%1421.465512,05850.7%56.3%
50.00%1401.270412,91744.8%53.7%
53.08%1301.365412,98453.6%52.7%
51.18%1271.266512,46956.1%47.1%
48.76%1211.262312,24856.5%40.7%
49.02%1021.260212,30151.4%47.8%
49.49%991.461212,97245.2%52.6%
45.92%981.262511,66641.2%51.1%
46.88%961.667511,99045.6%48.7%
34.88%861.162611,87126.8%42.2%
53.33%752.369712,08250.0%55.6%
47.83%691.369712,41637.9%55.0%
54.41%681.362012,23460.7%50.0%
45.00%604.153710,96245.7%44.0%
57.63%591.466913,70069.2%48.5%
53.57%561.255912,48361.5%46.7%
65.38%523.070912,34961.9%67.7%
58.82%511.177412,41052.2%64.3%
48.98%491.363713,71168.4%36.7%
50.00%484.168811,59140.9%57.7%
50.00%481.158610,91558.6%36.8%
35.42%481.571413,73847.4%27.6%
39.58%483.963911,20246.1%31.8%
52.17%461.066912,64755.0%50.0%
44.44%451.271212,60152.4%37.5%
52.27%441.363313,08555.0%50.0%
52.27%441.174513,19252.6%52.0%
52.27%444.01,03411,72063.6%40.9%
50.00%421.564812,22750.0%50.0%
47.62%426.483712,20946.7%48.1%
60.98%411.959111,73957.1%65.0%
50.00%401.166712,67141.2%56.5%
41.67%361.565713,41157.1%31.8%
54.29%351.162613,64336.4%62.5%
50.00%341.071313,02356.3%44.4%
63.64%331.680615,09660.0%65.2%
42.42%332.265112,05957.1%31.6%
50.00%324.874913,05357.1%48.0%
41.94%311.371411,13137.5%46.7%
67.74%311.461113,51550.0%76.2%
33.33%271.360012,82633.3%33.3%
55.56%273.672810,47546.7%66.7%
36.00%254.06069,50026.7%50.0%
60.00%254.780211,33350.0%77.8%
40.00%254.590113,10440.0%40.0%
54.17%241.786712,86258.3%50.0%
62.50%243.265012,87166.7%58.3%
43.48%232.678413,00255.6%35.7%
39.13%234.78629,91345.5%33.3%
47.62%211.163910,92753.9%37.5%
52.63%196.173810,99550.0%55.6%
22.22%186.588111,27337.5%10.0%
38.89%186.07999,30322.2%55.6%
52.94%171.363213,29642.9%60.0%
31.25%165.16169,43022.2%42.9%
43.75%161.777115,753100.0%35.7%
33.33%152.370512,35033.3%33.3%
46.67%151.762311,07745.5%50.0%
40.00%154.168311,56525.0%57.1%
50.00%146.476410,87642.9%57.1%
64.29%142.569712,71183.3%50.0%
46.15%137.384114,3530.0%60.0%
46.15%137.482410,06950.0%40.0%
61.54%131.958712,02775.0%40.0%
30.77%133.782310,36328.6%33.3%
58.33%126.883512,3140.0%77.8%
50.00%122.777814,123100.0%33.3%
75.00%122.671612,49160.0%85.7%
66.67%126.369413,41675.0%62.5%
54.55%114.54548,78960.0%50.0%
45.45%116.675011,08342.9%50.0%
63.64%116.81,04310,66762.5%66.7%
36.36%115.083915,05050.0%33.3%
36.36%113.068411,13850.0%20.0%
63.64%112.962413,17975.0%57.1%
30.00%101.776412,01925.0%33.3%
60.00%102.570212,54866.7%57.1%
33.33%94.79369,7420.0%60.0%
44.44%97.779510,26350.0%40.0%
55.56%95.064113,828100.0%50.0%
37.50%86.759410,85033.3%40.0%
87.50%86.81,04712,965100.0%80.0%
57.14%71.170915,37966.7%50.0%
57.14%76.683511,32533.3%75.0%
57.14%72.376815,4870.0%57.1%
33.33%67.266812,07650.0%25.0%
66.67%63.774714,303100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.466914,3250.0%100.0%
60.00%56.875013,46050.0%66.7%
60.00%57.086813,71033.3%100.0%
40.00%55.359711,5510.0%50.0%
60.00%53.37568,76566.7%50.0%
20.00%54.35508,19533.3%0.0%
80.00%53.097816,984100.0%66.7%

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Udyr vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Udyr do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Udyr wins the Udyr 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 Udyr do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Udyr with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Udyr do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Udyr takes over the Udyr vs Smolder matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Udyr scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Udyr vs Smolder matchup?

Udyr 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 Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Smolder?

The best Udyr build against Smolder includes Winter's Approach, Frozen Heart, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Udyr runes against Smolder?

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

Does Udyr counter Smolder?

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

How do I play Udyr against Smolder?

When playing Udyr against Smolder, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Smolder. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.