Rune choice
This setup pairs Sorcery with Inspiration and uses Deathfire Touch as its keystone. The highlighted runes and shards belong to this imported setup; inspect an icon to read its effect.
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Runes, items & skill order
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Patch 16.20
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All servers · Patch 16.20 · 2026-10-13 00:49 UTC · Data sources
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Smolder Runes
Smolder Bot Build
50.41% WR
Sorcery
Primary
Deathfire Touch
Inspiration
Secondary
Stat Shards
Offense
Adaptive Force
Flex
Movement Speed
Defense
Health Scaling
Summoner Spells
50.41%
Flash
Barrier
Items
Starting items
50.47% WR
22,419 matches
Most popular starting combination
Core items
54.36% WR
6,050 matches
Popular core combination
Fourth item options
Rapid Firecannon
57.50% WR
4,238 matches
Infinity Edge
60.57% WR
3,903 matches
Lord Dominik's Regards
60.49% WR
2,217 matches
Spear of Shojin
55.53% WR
1,745 matches
Endless Hunger
57.71% WR
1,426 matches
Fifth item options
Guardian Angel
60.80% WR
1,745 matches
Infinity Edge
59.71% WR
1,102 matches
Rapid Firecannon
58.92% WR
947 matches
Endless Hunger
61.76% WR
897 matches
Spear of Shojin
57.70% WR
669 matches
Sixth item options
Guardian Angel
66.30% WR
908 matches
Endless Hunger
58.06% WR
391 matches
Bloodthirster
57.62% WR
269 matches
Infinity Edge
55.09% WR
167 matches
Spear of Shojin
64.24% WR
165 matches
Skill priority
50.41% WR
Skill order
Most popular ability leveling order · source levels 1–15Levels 1–5
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
Q | · | · | Q | Q |
| W |
· | W | · | · | · |
| E |
· | · | E | · | · |
 R |
· | · | · | · | · |
Levels 6–10
| Ability | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | Q | · | Q | · |
| W |
· | · | W | · | W |
| E |
· | · | · | · | · |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
Levels 11–15
| Ability | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | · | · | · | · |
| W |
· | W | W | · | · |
| E |
· | · | · | E | E |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
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Champion win rate against each opponent, for the selected role and rank. Small samples are less reliable.
Smolder Bot build guide: runes, items and skill order
This Smolder Bot build covers League of Legends patch 16.20. Compare the selected runes, starting items and core purchases before the match, then adapt your later purchases to enemy damage and defenses. The source recommendations use the Emerald filter across all servers.
For Smolder runes, this setup uses Deathfire Touch with Inspiration as the secondary path. Check the highlighted stat shards as well: they are part of the rune page, not extra items. Hover or tap a rune to read its effect before deciding whether it suits your matchup.
The displayed Smolder skill order starts with Q and prioritizes Q → W → E. The level-by-level grid covers the first 15 levels supplied by the source. Follow that sequence as a reference while accounting for what your lane or team needs. Item win rates describe completed purchases and should be read alongside their game counts.
Which items should you build on Smolder Bot?
The most popular core items in this Smolder Bot build are Essence Reaver → Black Cleaver → Spear of Shojin. Check starting items and boots separately, then compare later item options against the enemy team. This is a reference for patch 16.20, not a fixed purchase order for every match.
Which runes should you choose for Smolder Bot?
For the selected Emerald rank filter, the rune page uses Deathfire Touch with Inspiration. Review each rune tooltip and the selected stat shards before entering champion select.
How do you compare Smolder builds by rank?
Use the rank selector to view a separate build and win rate for Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster or Challenger. Keep the same role when comparing. A small sample is less reliable, and a higher win rate alone does not prove a better build.
How this build works
Core purchases
The most popular core combination in the source is Essence Reaver → Black Cleaver → Spear of Shojin. Treat it as a starting point: choose defensive or penetration options for the opponents you are facing.
Read the sample
The core combination has an observed win rate of 54.36% across 6,050 games. These are games that reached this purchase combination, not all games played by the champion. A completed build can appear stronger because winning players can afford more items.
How to play Smolder: abilities and build guide
Learn Smolder abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
Read the guideAbout Smolder
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.