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
Samira
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

47.8%
Samira win rate vs Smolder
Smolder has the edge
4,949
Games Analyzed
47.8%
Samira WR
52.2%
Smolder WR
-178
Avg Gold Diff @15
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Samira
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Samira is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Samira 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.
Exploit Samira's Weakness
Samira's main weakness: Hard CC interrupts R, poke, can't build S rank without engage. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Samira

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 Samira's AD damage

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