Smolder Pro Guide: Essential Tips, Builds & Counter Matchups

Smolder Pro Guide: Essential Tips, Builds & Counter Matchups

By Marcus Chen

February 21, 2025 at 09:25 AM

Smolder Power Analysis & Strategies

Smolder the dragon champion

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:

  1. Manage W cooldown carefully; avoid using it when enemy CC is available
  2. Prioritize reaching level 2 first for early trade advantage
  3. Take E at level 2 for potential all-in opportunities
  4. 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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