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
Qiyana
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

60.2%
Qiyana win rate vs Smolder
Qiyana hard counters Smolder
118
Games Analyzed
60.2%
Qiyana WR
39.8%
Smolder WR
+813
Avg Gold Diff @15
Qiyana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Qiyana
Level 3
Qiyana
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Qiyana
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Qiyana is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Qiyana deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Qiyana 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.
Qiyana Win Condition
Element combos, R river/wall stun, roam assassin
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Qiyana

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
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 Qiyana's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Qiyana's Worst Matchups
Smolder's Worst Matchups
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