HOW TO PLAY SMOLDER - Complete Bot Lane Guide

HOW TO PLAY SMOLDER - Complete Bot Lane Guide

By Marcus Chen

February 21, 2025 at 03:05 PM

This concise guide outlines Smolder's key strategies and power spikes throughout the game.

Early Game Strategy

  • Focus on upgrading Q through enemy damage and kills
  • Get level 2 first for favorable trades
  • Farm efficiently and punish enemy cooldowns
  • Stay close to your Support for protection

Key Abilities

  • Q: Main damage source that upgrades with kills
  • E: Mobility skill for repositioning and wall jumps
  • Ultimate: Strong AOE damage with sustain potential

Power Spikes

  • Level 3: Access to all basic abilities
  • Level 4: Two points in first ability
  • Level 6: Ultimate unlocked
  • Level 9: First ability maxed (usually Q)
  • Level 11: Second Ultimate point
  • Late game: Third Ultimate point and fully upgraded Q

Positioning Tips

  • Remain near Support during mid-game
  • Avoid solo pushing or isolated positions
  • Stay at backline during teamfights
  • Use Ultimate strategically, not recklessly

Strategic Objectives

  • Take bottom tower first
  • Rotate to mid lane for second tower
  • Group with team for objectives
  • Look for picks with Support/Jungler
  • Consider Baron after key enemy kills

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable when E is down
  • Relies heavily on Support quality
  • Needs early lead for optimal Q scaling
  • Team-dependent for protection

Remember to maintain proper positioning and stay with your team throughout mid and late game phases for maximum effectiveness.

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Avoid split pushing unless necessary and focus on teamfight positioning for consistent damage output.

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