Smolder
In 2026, Smolder was picked 13 times (107th most played). Across all seasons: 361 games, 46.3% win rate. Main role: Bot (257 games, 46.3%). Classified Marksman, Mage by Data Dragon. Data current as of September 21, 2026.
Key facts
The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.
- 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 15.9% across the dataset.
- Games featuring it run 1.1 min shorter than average (32m 45s against 33m 53s).
- 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.
Season 2026
How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.
13 games this season, 107th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026 — too few for a win rate to mean anything. The sections below cover its whole career.
Role split · 2026
By league · 2026
Teams that played it most · 2026
| Team | Games | WR |
|---|---|---|
 Top Esports | 2 | 50% |
 Team Heretics | 1 | 0% |
 DetonatioN FocusMe | 1 | 0% |
 DN SOOPers | 1 | 0% |
 CTBC Flying Oyster | 1 | 0% |
 Cloud9 | 1 | 0% |
Play profile
All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.
Role split
Map side
Share of picks
Blue 47.4%Red 52.6%
Win rate : 50.3% Blue, 42.6% Red.
Competition stage
Share of games
Regular season 61.5%Playoffs 38.5%
Win rate : 44.1% Regular season, 49.6% Playoffs.
Year by year
Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.
picks par année winrate
Duos
Across all seasons (2024–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. 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
Lane matchups
Across all seasons (2024–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.
Leagues and teams
All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.
By league
Teams that played it most
| Team | Games | WR |
|---|---|---|
 Hanwha Life Esports | 16 | 81.3% |
 Dplus Kia | 12 | 41.7% |
 Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN | 12 | 58.3% |
 Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming | 12 | 50% |
 KT Rolster | 11 | 27.3% |
 Bilibili Gaming | 11 | 63.6% |
 100 Thieves | 11 | 27.3% |
 Deep Cross Gaming | 10 | 70% |
 ThunderTalk Gaming | 10 | 50% |
 PSG Talon | 9 | 77.8% |
Common questions
Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.
- What is the best duo with Smolder?
- 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
Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| Longest win streak | 10 · March 3, 2024 → March 6, 2024 |
| Longest loss streak | 8 · October 4, 2024 → October 11, 2024 |
| Average game length | 32m 45s · 33m 53s |
| Longest game | 55m 10s · Hanwha Life Esports vs KT Rolster |
| Shortest game | 20m 59s · Deep Cross Gaming vs  Ground Zero Gaming |