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
Mel
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs
53.2%
Mel win rate vs Smolder
Mel has the edge
188
Games Analyzed
53.2%
Mel WR
46.8%
Smolder WR
+255
Avg Gold Diff @15
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Mel
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Mel
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Mel is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Mel deals AP damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Smolder's Weakness
Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Mel
Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
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 Mel's AP damage and CC
Mel's Worst Matchups
Smolder's Worst Matchups
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