Smolder Bot Runes: Ideal Setup for 15.4 Patch
Fleet Footwork offers the optimal keystone choice for Smolder in Bot lane, maintaining a 48.6% win rate in patch 15.4 across 1,247 matches.
Primary Runes (Precision):
- Fleet Footwork
- Presence of Mind
- Legend: Haste
- Coup de Grace
Secondary Runes (Sorcery):
- Transcendence
- Gathering Storm
Counter Matchups:
- Strongest Against: Samira (56.9%), Kalista (55.8%), Tristana (54.3%)
- Weakest Against: Kog'Maw (28.6%), Yasuo (35.3%), Nilah (35.6%)
Best Support Synergy:
- Nami (53.5% win rate)
Key Tips:
- Conserve W usage when enemy CC abilities are available
- Prioritize reaching level 2 first for trading advantage
- Take E at level 2 for potential all-in opportunities
- Maximize Passive value by maintaining consistent attacks to upgrade Q early
Champion Difficulty:
- Against Samira: Average
- Against Kalista: Hard
- Against Tristana: Hard
- Against Kog'Maw: Average
Pro Combat Tips:
- Focus on passive stacking during early game
- Time W usage carefully to avoid vulnerability
- Coordinate with support for level 2 power spike
- Maintain consistent auto-attacks to maximize passive benefit
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