
Smolder Pro Guide: Essential Tips, Builds & Counter Matchups
Smolder Power Analysis & Strategies

Smolder the dragon champion
Champion Matchups
Unfavorable Matchups:
- Kog'Maw (30.0% WR)
- Nilah (38.0% WR)
- Yasuo (38.9% WR)
- Aphelios (42.2% WR)
- Corki (42.2% WR)
- Jinx (42.6% WR)
Favorable Matchups:
- Samira (54.8% WR)
- Kai'Sa (54.3% WR)
- Tristana (53.8% WR)
- Viktor (53.8% WR)
- Mel (53.8% WR)
- Kalista (52.7% WR)
Best Support Synergies:
- Nami (53.2% WR)
- Karma (47.7% WR)
Essential Tips & Tricks:
- Manage W cooldown carefully; avoid using it when enemy CC is available
- Prioritize reaching level 2 first for early trade advantage
- Take E at level 2 for potential all-in opportunities
- Maximize Passive usage by maintaining consistent enemy attacks to upgrade Q early
Champion Difficulty:
- Average difficulty against most matchups
- Hard matchups require extra caution and strategic positioning
- Focus on positioning and cooldown management for optimal performance
Combat Tips:
- Use your enhanced basic attacks strategically
- Coordinate with support for optimal engage timing
- Track enemy cooldowns before committing to trades
- Position carefully in teamfights to maximize damage output while staying safe
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