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
Nilah
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

46.7%
Nilah win rate vs Smolder
Smolder has the edge
1,944
Games Analyzed
46.7%
Nilah WR
53.3%
Smolder WR
-267
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nilah
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Nilah
Level 2
Nilah
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Nilah
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nilah is strongest late game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nilah deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Smolder will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Nilah 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 Nilah's Weakness
Nilah's main weakness: Poke, ranged harass, needs engage support. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nilah Win Condition
Shared XP passive, W dodge autos, R AoE heal
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Nilah

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
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 Nilah's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Nilah's sustain/autos
Nilah's Worst Matchups
Smolder's Worst Matchups
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