Focus on farming and getting early kills to upgrade your Q ability quickly - this is crucial for Smolder's early game power. Your Q upgrades become stronger with each enemy takedown.

Your E provides mobility and wall-jumping but use it cautiously as you're vulnerable when it's on cooldown. Post-level 6, your Ultimate deals significant AOE damage and provides sustain during fights.

Key Power Spikes:

• Level 3: All basic abilities unlocked
• Level 4: Two points in first ability
• Level 6: Ultimate ability
• Level 9: First ability maxed
• Level 11: Ultimate upgrade

Early Game Tips:

• Hit level 2 first for advantageous trades
• Stay close to your Support
• Capitalize on enemy cooldowns
• Focus on farming while looking for kill opportunities

Mid Game Strategy:

• Rotate to mid after taking bottom tower
• Stay grouped with your team
• Look for picks with Support/Jungler
• Use vision control for safer positioning

Late Game Approach:

• Position carefully in teamfights
• Focus nearest enemy champion
• Save Ultimate for optimal moments
• Stay with team to avoid getting picked off
• Maintain backline position near Support

Weaknesses to Watch:

• Vulnerable when E is on cooldown
• Dependent on early lead
• Reliant on Support quality
• Susceptible to all-in engages without protection

Remember that Smolder scales well with items and Q upgrades throughout the game. A strong early game accelerates Q upgrades, maximizing mid and late game impact. Success depends heavily on positioning and team coordination.

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