Smolder
The Fiery Fledgling
About Smolder
Smolder, The Fiery Fledgling, is a powerful mage and marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane and midlane and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on January 31, 2024 during Patch 14.2, Smolder has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.
With 2 unique skins available, Smolder offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. While Smolder doesn't have many skins yet, each one offers a unique take on this champion's theme.
As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Smolder brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.
Gameplay style
Smolder is primarily played as a mage/marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in botlane and midlane and toplane. Since their release in Patch 14.2, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Smolder's potential.
As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Smolder requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.
Smolder's story
Hidden amongst the craggy cliffs of the Noxian frontier, under the watchful eyes of his mother, a young dragon is learning what it means to be heir to the Camavoran imperial dragon lineage. Playful and eager to grow up, Smolder looks for any excuse to practice his burgeoning abilities. Though he's still a fledgling, his skills are nothing to sneeze at, easily setting fire to anything that burns.
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Latest Smolder skins
View all 2 Smolder skins
Official Champion Spotlight
See Smolder's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.
Learning Smolder
Whether you're just picking up Smolder or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this mage and marksman champion is crucial.
Champion strengths
- Powerful area-of-effect damage
- Consistent damage output
- Strong waveclear
- Strong late-game scaling
Champion weaknesses
- Usually lacks mobility
- Weaker early game
- Vulnerable to assassins
- Skill-shot-dependent abilities
Smolder currently costs 3150 BE or 975 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Smolder should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.
