Smolder ADC performs well against Samira (53.1% win rate) based on 1435 games. This matchup works well for Smolder players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Smolder ADC vs Samira ADC in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70.4% in this matchup.
Smolder dominates the meta (8th most popular, 9.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Samira (4.8% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of bot lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Smolder's superior tier rating (A+ vs B+) translates into a solid 53.1% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Smolder ranks 8th in win rate among ADC champions. Optimize for consistency: Arcane Comet paired with Manaflow Band (68.9% win rate, 1.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Essence Reaver > Trinity Force > Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70.4% win rate against Samira.
Even laning phase: Identical farming (0.00 CS/min) shifts focus to trading patterns, wave management, and recall timing as the determining factors. Damage equilibrium: Equal damage output (0 damage/min) makes positioning, timing, and objective control the decisive factors in trades and team fights. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (0.00) with 53.1% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 53.1% | Matchup Winrate | 46.9% |
| 51.64% | Role Winrate | 49.87% |
| #8 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 9.8% | Pickrate | 4.8% |
| 0.0 | Average KDA | 0.0 |
| 0 | Gold per Minute | 0 |
| 0.00 | CS/Min | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | Wards per Minute | 0.00 |
| 0 | Damage per Minute | 0 |
The Smolder versus Samira matchup as ADC is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
Smolder deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Samira has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Samira, ranking 18th (versus 18th for Smolder) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Smolder player to maintain constant pressure on Samira, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
