Smolder

Key facts

• Flexible pick: Bot (71.2%) but also Mid (24.7%).
• Peak popularity in 2024: 263 games, 48.3% win rate.
• Rises in priority for playoffs: 38.5% of its games happen there, against 15.6% across the dataset.
• Games featuring it run 1.2 min shorter than average (32m 45s against 33m 54s).
• Best duo: alongside Braum, 65.5% over 29 games (+19.2 pts against its own average).
• Longest win streak: 10, from March 3, 2024 to March 6, 2024.

Play profile

Year by year

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Duos

Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Smolder. The gap is measured against its own 46.3% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Braum	Support	29	65.5%	+19.2
Rumble	Top	25	60%	+13.7
Ahri	Mid	34	58.8%	+12.5
Vi	Jungle	36	58.3%	+12
Lee Sin	Jungle	25	56%	+9.7
Jax	Top	25	56%	+9.7
Poppy	Jungle	26	53.8%	+7.5
Taliyah	Mid	30	53.3%	+7

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Leona	Support	36	30.6%	-15.7
Nautilus	Support	62	38.7%	-7.6
Rell	Support	62	40.3%	-6
Sejuani	Jungle	34	41.2%	-5.1
Xin Zhao	Jungle	45	42.2%	-4.1
Rakan	Support	34	44.1%	-2.2
K'Sante	Top	67	44.8%	-1.5
Karma	Mid	30	46.7%	+0.4

Lane matchups

Direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Kai'Sa	Bot	29	58.6%	+12.3
Corki	Mid	26	53.8%	+7.5
Senna	Bot	59	52.5%	+6.2
Zeri	Bot	31	48.4%	+2.1

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Zeri	Bot	31	48.4%	+2.1
Senna	Bot	59	52.5%	+6.2
Corki	Mid	26	53.8%	+7.5
Kai'Sa	Bot	29	58.6%	+12.3

Leagues and teams

Common questions

What is the best duo with Smolder?

Braum, played Braum as Support: 65.5% wins over 29 games together, +19.2 points against Smolder's 46.3% average.

Which champion counters Smolder in Bot?

Zeri in Bot: Smolder only wins 48.4% of their 31 direct duels, +2.1 points below its average.

Which lane does Smolder play in pro?

Mainly Bot, which accounts for 71.2% of its 361 major-league games, with a 46.3% win rate. It is also seen Mid (24.7%).

Is Smolder good in professional play?

Over 361 major-league games since 2024, Smolder holds a 46.3% win rate. Its most played season was 2024 with 263 games, and it was last picked on May 24, 2026.

Streaks and records