Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aatrox
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

54.5%
Aatrox win rate vs Smolder
Aatrox has the edge
187
Games Analyzed
54.5%
Aatrox WR
45.5%
Smolder WR
+363
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aatrox
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Aatrox
Level 3
Aatrox
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Aatrox
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aatrox is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Aatrox deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Aatrox should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Smolder's Weakness
Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aatrox Win Condition
Win lane through sustain and snowball teamfights with ult
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Aatrox

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aatrox's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aatrox's sustain/autos

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
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