Veigarvs Smolder
Veigar vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Veigar wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Smolder based on 100 games. Veigar wins the early laning phase while Smolder scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Smolder matchup.
Veigar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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.
Who Wins the Veigar vs Smolder Matchup?
Veigar vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Veigar vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 100 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 44.0%, giving Veigar a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Veigar controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Veigar 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 Veigar leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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.
Veigar vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Veigar is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Veigar Build Against Smolder
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Smolder are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Veigar vs Smolder matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Veigar68.6%
Smolder31.4%Veigar49.2%Smolder50.8%Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.6% win rate — a 37.1 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Veigar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Smolder at 50.8% win rate — only 1.5 points ahead of Veigar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Veigar has the edge early, but Smolder gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Veigar Runes Against Smolder
Sorcery
Domination
Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Veigar to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.77% | 323 | 6.7 | 925 | 12,711 | 40.8% | 57.5% | |
| 53.57% | 308 | 6.6 | 943 | 12,491 | 51.6% | 55.0% | |
| 47.20% | 250 | 5.8 | 860 | 12,545 | 44.4% | 48.8% | |
| 46.35% | 233 | 6.4 | 855 | 12,027 | 43.4% | 48.8% | |
| 42.13% | 197 | 6.3 | 903 | 11,817 | 40.7% | 43.4% | |
| 38.95% | 190 | 6.2 | 826 | 11,467 | 31.8% | 45.1% | |
| 48.66% | 187 | 6.3 | 837 | 11,738 | 37.5% | 57.0% | |
| 52.97% | 185 | 6.2 | 920 | 12,895 | 53.9% | 52.5% | |
| 55.74% | 183 | 6.5 | 929 | 12,243 | 59.7% | 53.1% | |
| 51.98% | 177 | 6.7 | 881 | 12,654 | 47.6% | 54.4% | |
| 51.79% | 168 | 6.4 | 900 | 12,025 | 51.4% | 52.0% | |
| 52.80% | 161 | 6.4 | 842 | 11,885 | 49.2% | 55.2% | |
| 56.64% | 143 | 6.1 | 1,000 | 12,326 | 60.9% | 53.2% | |
| 49.25% | 134 | 6.1 | 872 | 12,178 | 40.7% | 55.0% | |
| 44.80% | 125 | 6.3 | 945 | 11,894 | 34.7% | 51.3% | |
| 53.39% | 118 | 6.7 | 903 | 13,486 | 58.5% | 49.2% | |
| 52.25% | 111 | 5.7 | 910 | 12,332 | 53.5% | 51.5% | |
| 58.88% | 107 | 6.5 | 1,006 | 13,829 | 45.5% | 64.9% | |
| 50.00% | 100 | 6.9 | 913 | 12,197 | 46.7% | 52.7% | |
| 48.00% | 100 | 6.4 | 870 | 12,110 | 41.5% | 52.5% | |
| 56.00% | 100 | 6.6 | 983 | 13,932 | 68.6% | 49.2% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 6.4 | 882 | 11,591 | 53.3% | 52.8% | |
| 42.86% | 98 | 6.7 | 922 | 13,081 | 44.1% | 42.2% | |
| 64.58% | 96 | 6.5 | 1,107 | 12,522 | 52.6% | 72.4% | |
| 61.70% | 94 | 6.6 | 916 | 12,125 | 64.8% | 57.5% | |
| 49.44% | 89 | 6.5 | 881 | 12,875 | 45.7% | 51.9% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 6.5 | 1,021 | 13,546 | 53.6% | 45.8% | |
| 53.49% | 86 | 6.3 | 793 | 11,504 | 42.5% | 63.0% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 6.8 | 889 | 12,462 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.1 | 837 | 12,716 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 6.3 | 922 | 13,917 | 65.2% | 53.7% | |
| 44.16% | 77 | 6.6 | 900 | 13,287 | 43.2% | 45.0% | |
| 55.26% | 76 | 7.0 | 1,026 | 13,142 | 55.9% | 54.8% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 6.5 | 920 | 12,122 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 6.7 | 1,028 | 13,885 | 55.2% | 54.8% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 6.3 | 902 | 11,413 | 43.3% | 43.9% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.9 | 1,051 | 13,824 | 52.6% | 51.9% | |
| 50.72% | 69 | 6.6 | 865 | 12,072 | 64.3% | 41.5% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 6.7 | 909 | 13,606 | 64.5% | 52.8% | |
| 45.31% | 64 | 6.3 | 981 | 11,233 | 42.4% | 48.4% | |
| 67.19% | 64 | 6.7 | 1,013 | 13,507 | 70.6% | 63.3% | |
| 61.29% | 62 | 6.8 | 1,070 | 12,917 | 52.2% | 66.7% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 4.1 | 754 | 11,334 | 39.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 6.6 | 1,026 | 13,169 | 42.1% | 55.0% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 5.5 | 826 | 12,577 | 47.4% | 54.3% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 5.4 | 930 | 13,600 | 50.0% | 54.0% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 6.5 | 1,025 | 13,500 | 40.0% | 47.2% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 6.3 | 801 | 12,396 | 43.8% | 60.6% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 5.6 | 909 | 13,499 | 68.4% | 60.7% | |
| 59.57% | 47 | 6.6 | 910 | 11,879 | 62.1% | 55.6% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.3 | 860 | 11,986 | 58.8% | 51.7% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 6.6 | 947 | 14,144 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.1 | 1,007 | 11,970 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 7.1 | 914 | 12,223 | 63.2% | 50.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.3 | 970 | 14,323 | 53.9% | 51.9% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 6.0 | 928 | 13,049 | 54.5% | 64.3% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 5.8 | 777 | 10,960 | 36.8% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 7.0 | 902 | 14,516 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 5.7 | 810 | 13,345 | 36.4% | 39.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.3 | 968 | 13,230 | 41.7% | 52.6% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 6.7 | 912 | 12,132 | 41.2% | 71.4% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 892 | 11,881 | 53.9% | 70.6% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 2.6 | 791 | 11,867 | 9.1% | 55.6% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 2.9 | 742 | 11,564 | 36.4% | 38.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.4 | 896 | 13,580 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 4.6 | 724 | 11,564 | 87.5% | 52.6% | |
| 22.22% | 27 | 6.3 | 1,056 | 11,561 | 0.0% | 35.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.5 | 1,055 | 14,105 | 42.9% | 58.8% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 6.5 | 998 | 12,278 | 60.0% | 69.2% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.6 | 787 | 13,539 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.8 | 872 | 11,963 | 57.1% | 43.8% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.5 | 733 | 10,811 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.6 | 987 | 13,796 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.5 | 892 | 13,322 | 71.4% | 53.3% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,003 | 15,270 | 50.0% | 73.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 4.7 | 845 | 10,477 | 54.5% | 30.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 933 | 12,291 | 76.9% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 584 | 8,834 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.4 | 1,132 | 12,625 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.6 | 776 | 11,390 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.1 | 1,317 | 14,098 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.5 | 970 | 13,447 | 100.0% | 21.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,060 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.4 | 918 | 13,789 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.4 | 1,276 | 13,745 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.7 | 1,036 | 10,398 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,096 | 13,422 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 3.6 | 691 | 10,016 | 62.5% | 16.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.4 | 831 | 10,675 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 879 | 11,983 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.9 | 662 | 10,122 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.1 | 773 | 11,613 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 2.1 | 656 | 10,281 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.2 | 882 | 15,527 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 566 | 10,750 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 1,091 | 12,251 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.8 | 1,165 | 10,453 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.5 | 670 | 10,703 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.5 | 730 | 11,061 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.4 | 966 | 12,601 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.4 | 652 | 10,841 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.7 | 780 | 12,938 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 716 | 10,200 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,023 | 14,136 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 949 | 15,150 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.5 | 1,130 | 14,149 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.9 | 623 | 8,767 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 618 | 10,699 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.4 | 804 | 11,204 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 897 | 11,894 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,104 | 12,740 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 677 | 12,640 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 584 | 10,498 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 869 | 12,446 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,118 | 10,927 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 1,027 | 14,577 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.4 | 1,089 | 12,731 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 857 | 11,507 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 914 | 14,805 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 948 | 11,407 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 831 | 13,484 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.3 | 1,063 | 11,870 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 994 | 13,204 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,053 | 13,010 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 534 | 7,554 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 857 | 11,760 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 897 | 13,295 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 925 | 16,347 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 984 | 12,400 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,128 | 14,267 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 696 | 8,662 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,100 | 13,527 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,155 | 12,540 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,154 | 12,827 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 870 | 11,681 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Veigar vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Veigar do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Veigar wins the Veigar vs Smolder matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 100 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Veigar do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Smolder with a 68.6% win rate versus 31.4%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Veigar do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Smolder takes over the Veigar vs Smolder matchup with a 50.8% win rate compared to 49.2%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Veigar vs Smolder matchup?
Veigar wins the matchup against Smolder with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 100 games analyzed.
What is the best Veigar build against Smolder?
The best Veigar build against Smolder includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Veigar runes against Smolder?
The best Veigar runes against Smolder use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 73.9% win rate in the Veigar vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Veigar counter Smolder?
Yes, Veigar has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 56.0% win rate. Veigar strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Veigar against Smolder?
When playing Veigar 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.