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Smolder Bot builds for Patch 15.4 with detailed stats and matchup information.

Most Popular Build (50.8% WR, 1,134 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• Runes: Fleet Footwork, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Gathering Storm, Transcendence
• Core Items: Essence Reaver → Ionian Boots → Spear of Shojin
• Full Build: Add Rapid Firecannon → Lord Dominik's Regards → Bloodthirster
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Counter Matchups Strong Against:

• Kai'Sa (54.5% WR)
• Mel (53.4% WR)
• Kalista (52.5% WR)

Weak Against:

• Kog'Maw (32.4% WR)
• Nilah (36.4% WR)
• Aphelios/Yasuo (38.9% WR)

Pro Tips

• Conserve W usage when enemy CC is available
• Secure level 2 advantage for early trading
• Maximize Passive stacks for early Q upgrades

Alternative Builds

High-Poke Build (48.7% WR)

• Keystone: Arcane Comet
• Core: Essence Reaver → Boots of Swiftness → Spear of Shojin

Trinity Force Build (42.9% WR)

• Core: Trinity Force → Ionian Boots → Manamune

Off-Meta Build (53.4% WR)

• Keystone: Press the Attack
• Core: Essence Reaver → Boots of Swiftness → Infinity Edge

Best Support Synergies

• Nami (52.1% WR)
• Thresh (49.3% WR)
• Karma (47.6% WR)

Situational Items Adjust build based on matchup:

• Heavy AP: Consider Magic Resist rune shard
• Heavy AD: Consider Armor rune shard
• High-burst: Consider defensive items earlier

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