Smolder Top Lane Runes Guide & Builds - Patch 15.4

Smolder Top Lane Runes Guide & Builds - Patch 15.4

By Marcus Chen

February 21, 2025 at 04:28 PM

Smolder Optimal Runes - Top Lane

Primary Tree: Resolve

  • Keystone: Grasp of the Undying
  • Demolish
  • Second Wind
  • Overgrowth

Secondary Tree: Precision

  • Presence of Mind
  • Legend: Haste

Current Statistics (Patch 15.4):

  • Win Rate: 38.9%
  • Pick Rate: 46.1%
  • Based on 208 matches

Strong Matchups:

  • Kai'Sa (54.4% WR)
  • Mel (52.6% WR)
  • Kalista (52.5% WR)
  • Samira (52.3% WR)
  • Vayne (51.4% WR)
  • Ashe (51.0% WR)

Weak Matchups:

  • Kog'Maw (32.4% WR)
  • Nilah (36.4% WR)
  • Aphelios (38.9% WR)
  • Yasuo (38.9% WR)
  • Jinx (41.7% WR)
  • Hwei (42.1% WR)

Best Support Synergies:

  • Nami (51.9% WR)
  • Thresh (49.5% WR)
  • Karma (47.4% WR)

This rune setup maximizes Smolder's lane sustain and scaling potential. Grasp of the Undying provides both combat power and survivability, while Precision secondary runes help with mana management and ability haste. The combination is particularly effective in extended top lane trades and teamfights.

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