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
Smolder
VS
Champion 2
Akshan
vs

49.2%
Smolder win rate vs Akshan
Skill matchup — could go either way
240
Games Analyzed
49.2%
Smolder WR
50.8%
Akshan WR
-63
Avg Gold Diff @15
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Smolder
Level 6
Akshan
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Survive to Scale
Akshan will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed  your job is to not die. Smolder outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.
Mixed Resistances
Smolder deals Mixed damage while Akshan deals AD. 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.
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Recommended Items
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Akshan's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Akshan's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Smolder's Worst Matchups
Akshan's Worst Matchups
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