
Best Mid Lane Smolder Runes Build & Counters | 15.4 Guide
Based on patch 15.4 data from 402 matches, Smolder Mid achieves a 41.0% win rate with a 31.2% pick rate using the Resolve/Precision rune combination.
Optimal Rune Setup
- Primary (Resolve): Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Second Wind, Overgrowth
- Secondary (Precision): Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste
Strong Matchups
- Kalista (54.1% WR)
- Kai'Sa (54.0% WR)
- Samira (52.8% WR)
- Mel (52.5% WR)
- Lucian (51.4% WR)
- Miss Fortune (50.9% WR)
Weak Matchups
- Kog'Maw (33.3% WR)
- Nilah (37.9% WR)
- Yasuo (38.1% WR)
- Aphelios (39.7% WR)
- Swain (41.2% WR)
- Jinx (42.4% WR)
Best Support Synergies
- Nami (52.2% WR)
- Thresh (51.9% WR)
- Karma (48.5% WR)
This champion setup is particularly effective when paired with playmaking supports and struggles against high-mobility or long-range opponents. The Resolve tree provides survivability while Precision ensures resource management and ability haste for consistent damage output.
Note: These statistics and recommendations are specifically for Smolder in the Mid lane position. Results may vary in other roles or with different team compositions.
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