Smolder Top Build and Counter Guide

Optimal Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Teleport

Core Runes:

• Primary: Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Bone Plating, Overgrowth
• Secondary: Legend: Haste, Presence of Mind
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health (adjust based on matchup)

Build Path (51.1% WR over 90 matches):

1. Essence Reaver
2. Boots of Swiftness
3. Spear of Shojin
4. Rapid Firecannon
5. Lord Dominik's Regards
6. Infinity Edge

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Strong Against:

• Kai'Sa (54.4% WR)
• Mel (53.4% WR)
• Kalista (52.5% WR)
• Samira (52.3% WR)
• Vayne (51.4% WR)

Weak Against:

• Kog'Maw (36.1% WR)
• Nilah (36.4% WR)
• Yasuo (36.8% WR)
• Aphelios (38.9% WR)
• Jinx (41.4% WR)

Best Support Synergies:

• Nami (52.3% WR)
• Thresh (49.5% WR)
• Karma (47.2% WR)

Situational Tips:

• Adjust defensive rune shards based on lane opponent (Armor vs AD, Magic Resist vs AP)
• Consider matchup-specific itemization against heavy AP/AD team compositions
• Coordinate with support picks for optimal lane synergy
• Plan build path according to enemy team composition and game state

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