Smolder is a unique caster marksman who evolves from a baby dragon into a powerful late-game carry through his Dragon Training passive and motherly support.

Core Abilities

Passive - Dragon Training

• Gain stacks by killing units with Q or hitting champions with abilities
• Each stack increases total ability damage
• Essential for scaling into late game

Q - Super Fire Breath

• Launches a fireball that evolves with Dragon Training stacks
• Level 1: Area explosion around target
• Level 2: Additional explosions behind target
• Level 3: True damage over time with execute threshold

W - Achoo!

• Releases a fiery projectile that slows enemies
• Causes explosion when hitting champions
• Deals increased damage in explosion area

E - Flap, flap, flap

• Gains flight and movement speed
• Can cross terrain temporarily
• Automatically targets lowest-health champions
• Position carefully to avoid getting stuck in walls

R - MAAAMAAAA!

• Calls mother for assistance
• Creates long-range fire wave
• Deals extra damage and slows enemies in center
• Heals Smolder if hit by the wave

Optimal Skill Order

1. Early game (Levels 1-5): Choose between Q or W priority based on lane matchup
2. Mid game: Maximize Q first
3. Late game: W > E priority
4. Ultimate at levels 6, 11, and 16

Build Path

• Focus on AD and Crit stats
• Minimal attack speed needed
• Prioritize armor penetration and lifesteal in late game
• Requires 4+ items for maximum effectiveness

Early Game Strategy

• Focus on farming and gaining experience
• Stack passive through champion hits or minion last hits
• Play cautiously without major trades unless W is available
• Scale towards late game power spike

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