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How to beat Smolder
The champions that shut Smolder down, by lane, with exactly how to win the matchup. Pick one and check the full build in the Counter-Picker.
Open the Counter-PickerBest Smolder counters — Bot
DravenExtremeDominate his weak early game and snowball from one kill. Out damage him in short trades before he ever stacks Q.
CaitlynMajorPoke him out of lane with your range so he cannot farm or stack. Keep the pressure and deny his scaling.
LucianMajorOut trade him early with your double shots and dashes. Bully him before he can stack and scale up.
TristanaMajorJump on him and all in. Your leap slows him and he cannot dash away, so he dies before he scales.
TwitchMajorPlay safe early against his poke, then use stealth after six. Reposition for surprise all ins and burst him down.
Curated Smolder counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.