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
Galio
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

51.7%
Galio win rate vs Smolder
Skill matchup — could go either way
220
Games Analyzed
51.7%
Galio WR
48.3%
Smolder WR
+133
Avg Gold Diff @15
Galio
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Galio
Level 3
Galio
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Galio
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Galio is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Galio deals AP damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Galio 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.
Galio Win Condition
W taunt engage, R global follow-up, anti-AP tank
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Galio

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Galio's AP damage and CC
Galio's Worst Matchups
Smolder's Worst Matchups
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