the Fiery Fledgling
Smolder
Hidden amongst the craggy cliffs of the Noxian frontier, under the watchful eyes of his mother, a young dragon is learning what it means to be heir to the Camavoran imperial dragon lineage. Playful and eager to grow up, Smolder looks for any excuse to...
0/3
Engage
0/3
Peel
3/3
Scaling
1/3
CC
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Abilities
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Super Scorcher Breath
Smolder breathes fire on an enemy. As he gains more stacks, this ability becomes more powerful.
Achooo!
Smolder lets out an adorable flaming sneeze that explodes when hitting enemy champions.
Flap, Flap, Flap
Smolder takes flight ignoring terrain and bombarding the lowest health enemy.
MMOOOMMMM!
Smolder calls his mom to breath fire from above, dealing extra damage and slowing enemies in the center of her fire.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → W → E
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Barrier
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Mel43.4%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 166 games
Hwei41.5%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 159 games
Varus48.4%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 382 gamesBest with
RellRell supplies 3/3 frontline where Smolder should avoid first contact. Rell's 3/3 peel creates time for Smolder's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
TaricTaric supplies 3/3 frontline where Smolder should avoid first contact. Taric's 3/3 peel creates time for Smolder's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
BraumBraum supplies 3/3 frontline where Smolder should avoid first contact. Braum's 3/3 peel creates time for Smolder's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Tahm KenchTahm Kench supplies 3/3 frontline where Smolder should avoid first contact. Tahm Kench's 3/3 peel creates time for Smolder's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
AmumuAmumu supplies 3/3 frontline where Smolder should avoid first contact. Amumu's 3/3 peel creates time for Smolder's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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