Zyravs Smolder
Zyra vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Smolder based on 7 games. Zyra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Smolder matchup.
Zyra Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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.
Smolder(57.1%)Who Wins the Zyra vs Smolder Matchup?
Zyra vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Zyra vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Smolder's 42.9%, giving Zyra a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Zyra 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 crowd control, where Zyra leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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.
Zyra vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Zyra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zyra50.0%Smolder50.0%Zyra60.0%Smolder40.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zyra and Smolder, with Zyra 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.
Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Zyra 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 Zyra Runes Against Smolder
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Zyra to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Zyra'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 Zyra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.86% | 172 | 1.9 | 741 | 9,617 | 46.3% | 39.0% | |
| 48.73% | 158 | 1.8 | 768 | 9,575 | 44.8% | 51.6% | |
| 51.32% | 152 | 2.0 | 736 | 10,352 | 51.8% | 51.0% | |
| 55.26% | 114 | 2.1 | 788 | 10,415 | 58.7% | 52.9% | |
| 45.79% | 107 | 1.8 | 797 | 9,932 | 41.9% | 48.4% | |
| 49.48% | 97 | 1.8 | 737 | 9,968 | 55.6% | 45.9% | |
| 44.68% | 94 | 1.8 | 769 | 9,443 | 36.8% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 90 | 1.7 | 632 | 9,216 | 59.5% | 60.4% | |
| 50.00% | 90 | 2.1 | 856 | 10,995 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.53% | 86 | 1.9 | 824 | 10,049 | 37.0% | 40.7% | |
| 54.88% | 82 | 1.7 | 799 | 9,505 | 63.9% | 47.8% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 1.8 | 747 | 9,203 | 48.1% | 48.8% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 1.8 | 585 | 9,208 | 51.7% | 54.0% | |
| 53.97% | 63 | 1.9 | 774 | 9,232 | 65.5% | 44.1% | |
| 59.68% | 62 | 2.0 | 774 | 9,754 | 65.2% | 56.4% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 2.1 | 784 | 10,475 | 45.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 1.7 | 786 | 10,408 | 71.4% | 48.8% | |
| 60.00% | 55 | 1.9 | 800 | 9,850 | 63.3% | 56.0% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 1.9 | 820 | 10,867 | 61.1% | 52.9% | |
| 62.50% | 48 | 2.3 | 714 | 9,899 | 66.7% | 59.3% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 2.6 | 902 | 10,348 | 37.5% | 40.6% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 1.8 | 863 | 10,532 | 61.5% | 54.3% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 2.1 | 751 | 9,856 | 82.3% | 32.1% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 2.8 | 844 | 10,553 | 57.9% | 53.9% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.9 | 853 | 11,228 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 2.8 | 853 | 11,535 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.6 | 750 | 10,124 | 91.7% | 38.1% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 1.7 | 706 | 8,648 | 56.3% | 70.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.8 | 728 | 9,211 | 42.9% | 52.9% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.8 | 849 | 9,268 | 40.0% | 45.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 2.0 | 778 | 10,338 | 15.4% | 62.5% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.0 | 880 | 13,137 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 2.0 | 766 | 11,089 | 54.5% | 62.5% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.5 | 883 | 9,860 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.2 | 800 | 11,510 | 71.4% | 58.3% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 2.1 | 747 | 10,835 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.9 | 710 | 10,701 | 71.4% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 4.7 | 878 | 10,703 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 809 | 11,945 | 57.1% | 23.1% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 914 | 12,998 | 85.7% | 53.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.6 | 924 | 13,570 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.4 | 899 | 12,896 | 57.1% | 36.4% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.1 | 865 | 10,138 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.3 | 763 | 9,011 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.8 | 713 | 9,917 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.5 | 874 | 14,111 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 1.6 | 920 | 13,225 | 50.0% | 90.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 2.0 | 765 | 8,098 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 994 | 13,198 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.7 | 829 | 10,346 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.0 | 863 | 11,946 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.2 | 814 | 11,443 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.8 | 768 | 10,710 | 60.0% | 22.2% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.9 | 889 | 10,133 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,069 | 14,153 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.8 | 885 | 12,815 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.4 | 937 | 12,212 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 676 | 11,478 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 882 | 12,210 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.7 | 890 | 13,140 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 3.1 | 778 | 10,762 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.0 | 803 | 10,661 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,117 | 13,944 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 822 | 13,601 | 0.0% | 77.8% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.4 | 789 | 9,311 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 825 | 11,907 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 1,012 | 12,395 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,148 | 10,399 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.4 | 773 | 11,573 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.5 | 825 | 10,380 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.6 | 854 | 12,341 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.0 | 864 | 13,030 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 1,326 | 11,238 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 1,148 | 9,564 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 858 | 10,145 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.7 | 904 | 9,887 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 814 | 11,158 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 869 | 11,763 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 648 | 11,036 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 821 | 14,261 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 830 | 10,427 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.1 | 971 | 11,275 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.3 | 781 | 10,846 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.6 | 711 | 10,432 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.1 | 1,095 | 15,077 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.2 | 969 | 11,083 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 937 | 11,432 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 953 | 9,313 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.4 | 671 | 9,656 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.6 | 861 | 14,007 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.6 | 791 | 11,488 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 908 | 11,608 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 714 | 7,916 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 757 | 10,264 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 1,046 | 15,146 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 817 | 10,721 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.8 | 942 | 13,742 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 898 | 11,403 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 691 | 12,621 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 675 | 10,732 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 811 | 12,065 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 670 | 7,503 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 905 | 13,379 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,218 | 14,741 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 788 | 11,341 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 770 | 11,587 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 789 | 8,096 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 583 | 10,332 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 1,185 | 12,600 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 785 | 10,818 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 1,021 | 13,694 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Zyra vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zyra do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Zyra wins the Zyra vs Smolder matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Smolder's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Zyra do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zyra do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Zyra takes over the Zyra vs Smolder matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zyra vs Smolder matchup?
Zyra wins the matchup against Smolder with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Zyra build against Smolder?
The best Zyra build against Smolder includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zyra runes against Smolder?
The best Zyra runes against Smolder use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zyra vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zyra counter Smolder?
Yes, Zyra has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 57.1% win rate. Zyra strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Zyra against Smolder?
When playing Zyra 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.