Baby dragon Smolder is a late-game scaling marksman who excels at long-range damage and execution. His unique passive, Dragon Training, empowers his abilities through minion kills and champion hits.

Core Abilities:

• Passive (Dragon Training): Gain stacks by killing units with Q or hitting champions with abilities. Each stack increases ability damage.

• Q (Superfire Breath): Shoots a fireball that evolves with Dragon Training:

  • Rank 1: Area explosion
  • Rank 2: Additional explosions behind target
  • Rank 3: Adds execute damage and DOT

• W (Hatchy!): Sneezes fire that slows and damages enemies, with bonus damage on champion hits

• E (Flutter, Flutter, Flutter): Gains movement speed, flies over terrain, and attacks lowest-health champions in range

• R (MAAAMAAAA!): Summons a long-range fire wave that slows and damages enemies, healing Smolder if hit

Skill Order Priority:

1. Q - Superfire Breath (max first after early levels)
2. W - Hatchy! (2-3 points early if trading is difficult)
3. E - Flutter, Flutter, Flutter (max last)
4. R - MAAAMAAAA! (at levels 6, 11, 16)

Key Tips:

• Focus on scaling and gaining passive stacks early game
• When using E over walls, ensure you cross at least 51% of the terrain
• Position carefully during R to receive the healing effect
• Prioritize farm and experience in difficult matchups
• Limited trading potential without W available

Build Path:

• Core stats: AD, Crit
• Secondary stats: Ability Haste
• Late game: Armor Penetration, Lifesteal
• Minimal Attack Speed required

Focus on reaching your 4-item power spike for maximum effectiveness. Play for the late game and scale through passive stacks and farm.

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