Smolder
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Fleet Footwork
Presence of Mind
Legend: Haste
Coup de Grace
Sorcery
Transcendence
Gathering Storm
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Hitting champions with Abilities and killing enemies with Super Scorcher Breath grants a stack of Dragon Practice. Stacks increase the damage of Smolders basic Abilities.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5.5s | 14s | 24s | – |
| 6 | 4.5s | 14s | 24s | 2m |
| 9 | 3.5s | 13s | 24s | 2m |
| 11 | 3.5s | 12s | 24s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 3.5s | 10s | 20s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 3.5s | 10s | 16s | 1m40 |
The passive stacks on every Q hit — stacks unlock upgrades at 25, 125, and 225 stacks. Farm with Q constantly.
At 225 stacks, your Q fires a dragon that passes through and deals massive AoE damage — this is your late game win condition.
W (Achooo!) applies a burn and slow — use it to poke in lane and control fights.
R (MOOOMMM!) is a global fire breath — use it like Ezreal R to finish targets or clear waves.
Playing as Smolder
Tips to maximize your impact
The passive stacks on every Q hit — stacks unlock upgrades at 25, 125, and 225 stacks. Farm with Q constantly.
At 225 stacks, your Q fires a dragon that passes through and deals massive AoE damage — this is your late game win condition.
W (Achooo!) applies a burn and slow — use it to poke in lane and control fights.
R (MOOOMMM!) is a global fire breath — use it like Ezreal R to finish targets or clear waves.
Playing against Smolder
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Punish Smolder in the early game: he's very weak before his stacks and items. Force fights early.
Don't let the game go long: Smolder at 225 stacks is one of the strongest late game ADCs.
His R is global but has a delay: move laterally to dodge it.
He's immobile with no escape: assassins and engages punish him easily.
Stats with Smolder
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Smolder
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · May 1, 2026
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