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
Zeri
vs

53.6%
Smolder win rate vs Zeri
Smolder has the edge
4,384
Games Analyzed
53.6%
Smolder WR
46.4%
Zeri WR
+290
Avg Gold Diff @15
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Zeri
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Smolder
Level 6
Zeri
Level 6
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Zeri
2 items
Zeri
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Smolder is strongest late game while Zeri peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Smolder deals Mixed damage while Zeri deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Zeri's Weakness
Zeri's main weakness: Short range Q, weak early, needs R stacks. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Zeri Win Condition
R speed stacking, kite forever, scale into hypercarry
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 Zeri's AD damage

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

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game

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